August 8

August 8 is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 145 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events

 * 2002 - WWE Smackdown aired. Taped on August 6. The main event was Brock Lesnar vs. Hulk Hogan in a match wagering Lesnar's title match challenge against The Rock at SummerSlam for the WWE Championship. Lesnar defeated Hogan using his "Brock Lock" submission bear hug.