August 17, 2008, was a Sunday. It was 16 years, 3 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 17, 2008:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 17, 2008:
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The movie "The Dark Knight" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 5,953 days ago. Approximately 198 months have passed. It was the 230th day of 2008, in week 33. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on August 17, 2008, are now 16 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2008 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 66 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is August 17, 2008, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.
The summer of 2008 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. The song "I Kissed A Girl" by Kate Perry is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Dark Knight is at the top of the box office.
Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Shield", "Stargate Atlantis", "Lost", and "Breaking Bad". Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account.
Meanwhile, in technology news, more and more people are beginning to use the Internet on their phones. This transition towards mobile Internet has been aided by the recent roll-out of faster 3G networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. A growing social network called Facebook is beginning to steal users away from MySpace and Bebo. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are struggling to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.
It's 2008, so the music charts are filled with artists such as Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Rihanna and T.I. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Costelloe, Test, Natasha Richardson, and Jade Goody would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "BioShock", "Team Fortress 2", "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock", and "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)", "Everybody Hates Chris", "Wonder Pets!", and "WordGirl". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, Moon Sand, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, and Digi Makeover.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 17, 2008.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 17, 2008.
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People in August 2008 were watching the following TV series:
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Popular video games that people were playing in August 2008.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2008.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 17, 2014, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 17.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 17, 2008.
Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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