5961 days before today
Today is December 18th, 2024 (Wednesday), so 5961 days before today would be:
August 23rd, 2008 (Saturday)
Time Zone: America/New_York (GMT-05:00)
Number of days before today:
• Day numbers: 236
• Week number: 34
• Leap year: 2008 is a leap year.
• Daylight Saving Time: Yes
August 23rd, 2008 Holidays and National Days
August 23rd, in History
2011
Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi is overthrown after National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
2011
A 5.8 earthquake centered at Mineral, Virginia, damages the Washington Monument, forcing the landmark to close for repairs.
2006
Natascha Kampusch, abducted at the age of 10 in Austria, escapes from her captor, Wolfgang Priklopil, after 8 years of captivity.
1996
Osama bin Laden issues message entitled “A declaration of war against the Americans occupying the land of the two holy places.”
1990
Armenia declares independence from USSR.
1990
East and West Germany announce they will unite on Oct 3.
1979
Iranian army opens offensive against Kurds.
1979
Bolshoi Ballet dancer Alexander Godunov defects in New York City.
1977
Bryan Allen, piloting the Gossamer Condor, wins the Kremer prize for the first human-powered aircraft to fly a one-mile, figure-eight course.
1975
Pathet Lao communists occupy Vientiane, Laos.
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