What Happened on August 30, 2018

Historical Events

  • Argentina's central bank raises interest rates to 60% in attempt to stabilize the peso

Roma

Film "Roma" directed and written by Alfonso Cuarón, (Best Director 2019 Academy Awards) starring Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira premieres at the Venice Film Festival

The Favourite

Film "The Favourite" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Olivia Coleman (Best Actress Academy Awards 2019), Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone premieres at the Venice Film Festival

Music History

Ugandan pop star MP Bobi Wine re-arrested attempting to leave the country


About August 30, 2018

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
  • UK #1 Song: Shotgun - George Ezra