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Astrologically, individuals born on August 8 are under the influence of both the Sun and the Saturn. While the former influences the zodiac sign, the latter plays a dominant role in the particular birth date. People with this birthdate are stable and grounded and live in practicality. Responsibility and realism is of immense importance to those born on August 8. In their day to day dealings, these people are kind, composed, considerate, generous and dependable. Precision and perfection are sacred to these people. Since August 8th natives are mostly workaholic in nature, they mostly miss out on the joys of life. Adaptability and flexibility is advised for this date people to enjoy the niceties of life.
Canadian pop singer Shawn Mendes is known for catchy and soulful folk-pop songs. Stitches, Treat You Better, There's Nothing Holding Me Back, In My Blood, If I Can't Have You and Senorita are some of his popular and chartbuster songs. He was named by the Time Magazine in 2018 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer has won the most number of men's Grand Slam singles titles. He is the only person to be honored with the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award on four occasions. Despite enduring several injuries, Federer continues to dominate the tennis court.
One of the most respected and decorated actors of his generation, Dustin Hoffman is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award and AFI Life Achievement Award among many other prestigious awards. As a cancer survivor, Dustin Hoffman also serves as an inspiration to many people suffering from cancer.
Ryan Garcia began professional boxing at age 17 and had been trained by his father in their family garage since the age of 7. Named ESPN’s 2017 prospect of the year, he also has a huge fan following on social media. He held the WBC interim lightweight title in early 2021.
Meagan Good is an American model and actress. After starting her career as a child artist, Meagan Good went on to establish herself as an actress in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has contributed to the success of TV series, such as Deception and Minority Report. In 2014, she also contributed to the bestselling book Gentlewoman.
Lauv is an independent singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his compilation album, I Met You When I Was 18 (The Playlist). Obsessed with music from a young age, he played in several bands as a teenager. He studied music technology at New York University's Steinhardt School before beginning his career.
Shayna Baszler is an American WWE wrestler and former WWE women's tag team champion. Before signing with WWE, Baszler was a mixed martial artist. She served as an important spokesperson in a movement, which was initiated to create an athletic commission for combat sports in South Dakota. A multi-talented personality, Shayna Baszler is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician.
An anonymous YouTuber, Corpse Husband has stormed the internet with his horror narrations and gaming content. Known for his signature deep voice, which he claims is due to the chronic illness GERD, he also gained fame with his Among Us and Rocket League streams. He has also posted music on TikTok.
David Howell Evans, better known as The Edge, is a musician and songwriter. He first gained fame as the keyboardist, lead guitarist, and backing vocalist of the rock band U2. He is known for his signature style of guitar playing. Besides music, he is an advocate for human rights and is involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors.
Esther Williams was an American actress, competitive swimmer, and businesswoman. When she couldn't realize her dream of participating in the 1940 Summer Olympics due to the outbreak of the Second World War, Williams went on to establish herself as an actress. She gained national recognition after playing Annette Kellerman in Million Dollar Mermaid and helped popularize swimming in the USA.
Roger Penrose’s contribution to the research related to the black hole and general relativity earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020. The Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Oxford, Roger is also a fellow of Wadham College, St John's College of Cambridge, and University College London.
British boxer Chris Eubank has been ranked the third-best super-middleweight boxer of all time in Britain. Initially raised in Jamaica, he later returned to Britain but lived amid poverty and battled drug and alcohol addiction, till he stepped into boxing, inspired by his elder brothers.
Orphaned, Matthew Henson began his journey as a cabin boy at age 12 and was later hired by Robert E. Peary as an attendant for his expeditions. He, along with Peary and 4 Inuit, were the first men to set foot on North Pole. The African-American explorer later won a Congressional Medal.
Faye Wong is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress. She is popularly known as the "Diva of Asia." Her music features a combination of alternative music and mainstream Chinese pop. She is widely popular in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. As an actress, she has starred in the films Chungking Express and 2046.
English theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Paul Dirac OM FRS, counted among leading physicists of the 20th century, made fundamental contributions in the early development of quantum electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. He derived the Dirac equation while the modern theory of antimatter began with one of his papers. His book The Principles of Quantum Mechanics remains an influential monograph on the subject.
British former racing-driver Nigel Mansell, CBE, presently ranks as #2 in the list of most-successful British Formula One drivers of all-time with regards to number of race wins. Winner of Formula One World Championship and CART Indy Car World Series, Mansell became the only racing-driver to concurrently hold the titles of World Drivers' Championship and the American open-wheel National Championship.
Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for starring in the historical drama film Kon-Tiki. Interested in acting from a young age, he graduated from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Since then, he has been employed at The Norwegian Theatre in Oslo. He is also active in the TV and film industries.
Retired Dutch footballer Louis van Gaal was a midfielder and now serves the Dutch national team as its head coach. While he began his playing career with Ajax, he later had an immensely successful managerial career with Ajax, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, and was named the 1995 World Soccer Manager of the Year.
A major figure in the early-twentieth century international golf, American golfer Walter Hagen is often hailed as the father of professional golf for his contributions towards raising the stature of the game. The first golfer to earn one million dollars, he registered 58 wins including eleven major championships and made golf popular in the USA with his flair and style.
Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on August 8
Personality
Individuals with August 8 birthdays are mostly blessed with great leadership qualities. They are responsible and focussed and have a great understanding. Though these people have great imaginative powers and a craving for diversity, they are realistic in their approach and guided by a strong sense of purpose and preference. August 8th natives like to lead and are happy when in charge. They are not afraid of obstacles and challenges and have the courage and guts to move past everything. They are mostly adaptable and are open to advice and suggestion but this coupled with the independent decision-making trait. Though these people are mostly expressive, they can get stubborn and opinionated at times.
Health
Health of those born on August 8th is usually ripe. These people mostly indulge in a nutritious and well-balanced diet. As such, they hardly face any health issues or any hardship concerning their well-being. However, it is the regular dose of exercise that these people miss out on which can cause an adverse effect on their healthy being. People with this birthdate should include some form of exercise in their daily routine to stay in shape, fit and expel stress of any kind.
Finance
Not only are August 8th born natives great at making money, they are exceptionally efficient at handling finances as well. These people do not have any problem monetarily as they are skilled at saving some amount on a regular basis for a rainy day. These people are mostly lucky with financial investments and are not likely to get into debt of any kind.
Career
Highly ambitious, focussed and disciplined, August 8th people are do not have problem choosing a career as they know what best suits them or what their liking is. Since these individuals are intellectual, responsible and have great adaptability, they serve well at managerial positions. Boosting the morale of the employees and getting work done from them is a quality that comes naturally to August 8th people. They are usually determined and hardworking and take meticulous pain to move up the ladder seeking promotion and raise.
Relationships, Marriage & Children
As workaholic an August 8th native is, he/she is equally romantic. These people are the traditional players of love and romance and have immense faith in the institution of marriage. They are sincere and devoted and completely trustworthy. In return, August 8th people are in constant need of the affection and appreciation from their lover. They like it when their partner discloses his/her deepest feelings to them and is of an open mind and heart. Since being egoistical and demanding comes naturally to Leos’, these people want a partner who would bear their occasional bossiness. Someone who is an equal emotionally, physically and mentally serves right for August 8 individuals. As parents, they often show this attitude towards their children as well.
Lucky Colors: Deep Blue, Black
Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44
Lucky Days (of the week): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky Days (of the month): 8, 17, 18, 28
