Historical Events
- United States takes all 3 medals in women's fencing sabre event at the Beijing Olympics; first US podium sweep of a fencing event since 1904; Mariel Zagunis takes gold ahead of Sada Jacobson & Rebecca Ward
Famous Deaths
- Bernie Mac, American comedian and actor (The Bernie Mac Show, Ocean's Eleven), dies of cardiac arrest at 50
- Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian prominent poet and writer, dies at 66
2008 Highlights
About August 9, 2008
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 1 month and 23 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
