Historical Events
- 14 people are killed by a bomb explosion in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- 28 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan
- 4 people are killed and 4 are wounded in a shooting spree in Dallas, Texas
Chennai Express
Hindi film "Chennai Express" premieres directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Fastest Bollywood film to earn $1 billion.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Retired Washington Post journalist and editor Ben Bradlee is named as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama
Famous Deaths
- Karen Black, American actress (5 Easy Pieces; Pyx), dies from ampullary cancer at 74
- Regina Resnik, American operatic singer, dies at 90
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About August 8, 2013
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Wake Me Up - Avicii
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