Historical Events
- Russo-Georgian War: Russia launches a full-scale land, air and sea invasion of Georgia, referring to it as a 'peace enforcement' operation after Georgia responded to aggression from South Ossetian
- XXIX Summer Olympic Games open in Beijing, China
Famous Deaths
- Frank Cornish, American NFL center/guard, 1990-95 (San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and 3 other teams), dies of heart disease at 40
- Joseph Gelineau, French Catholic Jesuit priest and composer, dies at 87
- Orville Moody, American golfer (US Open 1969), dies of multiple myeloma at 74
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About August 8, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
#1 Song: All Summer Long - Kid Rock
