5955 days before today
Today is December 18th, 2024 (Wednesday), so 5955 days before today would be:
August 29th, 2008 (Friday)
Time Zone: America/New_York (GMT-05:00)
Number of days before today:
• Day numbers: 242
• Week number: 35
• Leap year: 2008 is a leap year.
• Daylight Saving Time: Yes
August 29th, 2008 Holidays and National Days
August 29th, in History
2012
The Egyptian Army’s Operation Eagle results in the deaths of 11 suspected terrorists and the arrest of another 23.
2005
Rains from Hurricane Katrina cause a levee breech at the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, causing severe flooding.
2003
A terrorist bomb kills Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, the Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, and nearly 100 worshipers as they leave a mosque in Najaf where the ayatollah had called for Iraqi unity.
1995
NATO launches Operation Deliberate Force against Bosnian Serb forces.
1992
Thousands of Germans demonstrate against a wave of racist attacks aimed at immigrants.
1991
USSR’s parliament suspends Communist Party activities in the wake of a failed coup.
1986
Morocco’s King Hassan II signs unity treaty with Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, strengthening political and economic ties and creating a mutual defense pact.
1977
Lou Brock (St Louis Cardinals) breaks Ty Cobb’s 49-year-old career stolen bases record at 893.
1968
Democrats nominate Hubert H Humphrey for president at their Chicago convention.
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