This is an in-depth look at all the interesting facts about August 28, 2008 🗓️ that no one tells you about. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as awesome things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s start.
📅 Day of Week
August 28th in 2008 was a Thursday and was the 241st day of the 8th month of 2008 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 89th day of Summer and there was 4 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 2008 calendar will be in 2036. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 89th day of Summer
⏳ This date was 5,960 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Virgo
🗓️ August 28, 2008 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, August 28 is on a Friday
→ August 28, 2008 in Roman numerals: VIII XXVIII MMVIII (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 2008 on a Thursday. You are 16 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Rat. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 1,987 days or 5.44 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 202 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 8,582,631 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 143,043 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Virgo
🐀 You were born in the Year of the Rat
→ Age on next birthday: 17 years old
Being born in 2008 makes you a part of Generation Z. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation Z are born after 1995 and they are considered the future of global economy. Gen Z are are known for being ever-present messaging, on the internet, on social networks, and on mobile systems - they are truly the "Digital-ites."Your birthday numbers are 8, 28 and 2008, which reveal that your Life Path number is 1. Your zodiac sign is Virgo with a ruling planet Mercury. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 18th birthday will be on a Friday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second will happen sometime on May 6, 2040.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on August 28 in 2008 have an zodiac sign of Virgo ♍. Virgos pay huge attention to detail; making them analytical, hardworking and well-organised. This can be their downfall, though. Virgos are often overly critical of themselves, putting themselves under huge pressure to achieve the best results possible.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 2008 means your zodiac animal is a Rat. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Rat are clever and charming. They are also curious, but are sometimes too motivated by money.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The smallest and innermost planet of the solar system, Mercury is named after the Roman deity who served as a messenger to the gods. Within astrology, Mercury symbolizes communication. Mercury is about your communication style, how you think, how you solve problems, how you learn, what you're curious about, and some of your general interests.🪐 Zodiac sign: Virgo – ♍
🐀 Zodiac animal: Rat
🌌 Ruling Planet: Mercury ☿
🌎 Zodiac Element: Earth
→ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on August 28, 2008, your Life Path number is 1. The Life Path 1 suggests that you entered this plane with skills allowing you to become a leader type rather easily. The number one is a spiritual and primal force. If you are a One then you are aggressive and energetic. The values of ones are individuality, independence, autonomy, while the challenges are to develop a voice of your own and a greater sense of self-confidence.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Disturbia" by Rihanna. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 28, 2008). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was [Not available]. No song matches found.. On your 18th birthday the number one song was [Not available]. No song matches found., and on your 21st birthday it was [Not available]. No song matches found..
The number 1 DJ in the world was Armin van Buuren followed by Tiesto and Paul van Dyk according to DJ Mag.🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 28, 2008. You share a birthday with Deric McCabe (movie actor).
🎄 Holidays on August 28
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
George W. Bush (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 6.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '00s saw technological advancements such as smartphones and social media: all of these defined the first 10 years of the new millennium. The 00's have brought us blogs on every subject, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, 10,000 songs in our pockets and piano-playing cats on YouTube. But we also saw the 9/11 terror attack, terror alerts, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the disputed 2000 presidential election and Hurricane Katrina.There were an estimated 137,464,471 babies born throughout the world in 2008. In 2008, the most popular baby name was Emma for girls and Jacob for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
At the age of 77, Warren Buffett was the richest person in the world in 2008 with $62 billion fortune, followed by Carlos Slim with $60 billion, according to Forbes.The most popular movie in 2008 was The Dark Knight directed by Christopher Nolan starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots developed by Kojima Productions, was one of the most popular video games in 2008.
📜 Historical events on August 28th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 28, 2008.
Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan.English explorer Henry Hudson, discovers and explores Delaware Bay.
1st American built locomotive, "Tom Thumb" races a horse-drawn car from Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. Let history record that due to mechanical problems the horse won!.
Scientific American magazine publishes its first issue.
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I have a dream speech" addressing civil rights march at Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
🏆 Sports in 2008
New York Giants beat New England Patriots (17 - 14) to win Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. Philadelphia Phillies beat Tampa Bay Rays (4 - 1) to win the 2008 World Series. Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 2) to win the 2008 NBA Finals. Detroit Red Wings defeated Pittsburgh Penguins (4 - 2) to win the 2008 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for August 28, 2008 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'Go, go, go, go go, go, go, shawty. It's your birthday. We gon' party like it's yo birthday.' - 50 Cent 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two. Happy birthday!'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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