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August 8
Born on August 8? You're a Leo with the Peridot birthstone.
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August 8 Zodiac Sign
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire
charismaticgenerouswarm-heartedcreativedetermined
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Season
Summer
Numerology 7
A number of introspection, wisdom, and the search for truth.
August 8: This Day in History
- 1945— The Soviet Union declared war on Japan and invaded Manchuria.
- 1963— The Great Train Robbery took place in England, with thieves stealing £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train.
- 1974— President Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency amid the Watergate scandal.
- 2008— The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was held, featuring 15,000 performers.
Famous Birthdays on August 8
- Roger Federer (1981) — tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam champion
- Dustin Hoffman (1937) — Academy Award-winning actor
- The Edge (1961) — guitarist for the band U2
- Meagan Good (1981) — actress known for Deception
- Connie Stevens (1938) — actress and singer
Did You Know? August 8 Fun Facts
- Nixon's August 8, 1974, resignation speech was watched by an estimated 110 million Americans.
- Roger Federer and Meagan Good share the same August 8, 1981, birthday.
- The 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony on 8/8/08 began at 8:08 PM — eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture.
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