Historical Events
Spring Temple Buddha Completed
Spring Temple Buddha statue of Vairocana Buddha, then the world's tallest statue at 128 meters (420 ft), completed in Zhaocun township, Henan, China
Famous Deaths
- Don LaFontaine, American voice actor (b. 1940)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About September 1, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Whatever You Like - T.I.
- #1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry