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Events on Saturday 16 August 2008 2
2008Russo-Georgian WarFive-day war over South OssetiaFighting broke out between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia on 7 August 2008. Russian forces pushed deep into Georgian territory before a French-brokered ceasefire ended the conflict on 16 August.
2008Usain Bolt breaks 100m world record9.69 seconds in BeijingUsain Bolt of Jamaica broke the 100m world record at the Beijing Olympics on August 16, 2008, clocking 9.69 seconds while celebrating before the finish line. He later ran 9.58 in Berlin 2009.