Historical Events
- Russian supported forces of self-proclaimed republic of South Ossetia attack Georgian villages, breaking a 1992 cease-fire agreement
Famous Deaths
- Ashok Mankad, Indian cricket batsman (22 Tests, 6 x 50; Bombay), dies at 61
- Harkishan Singh Surjeet, Indian politician (b. 1916)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About August 1, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
#1 Song: Dance Wiv Me - Dizzee Rascal Ft. Calvin Harris & Chrome
