Saturday May 03, 2008: on this day

May 03, 2008 was the 124th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 03, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 03, 2008, who was born and died on May 03, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), movies (e.g. Kung Fu Panda, directed by Mark Osborne, John Stevenson), TV series (e.g. Cinemania) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 3rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 2008?


May 03, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 2008 can also be written as 5/3/2008 in the US and as 3/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 2008:

  • The 134th kentucky derby takes place at churchill downs, louisville, kentucky. big brown, the favorite of the race, wins by almost five lengths. eight belles, second place finisher, broke both of her front ankles and was immediately put down. the race attendance was 157.770, which is the second largest in the history of the race.
  • The cyclone nargis is the worst natural disaster since 2004's boxing day tsunami, which claimed the lives of more than 133,000 people in burma/myanmar.
  • Microsoft pulls out of the yahoo! after the companies failed to agree on a price, microsoft withdraws its bid for yahoo!
  • A fight broke out in tegucigalpa's prison, the capital city of honduras. at least 18 people are killed. this comes after the deaths of nine prisoners during a riot at san pedro sula. both riots were caused by overcrowding, gang rivalry and both deaths.
  • Nearly all chaitens flee palena province, chilean patagonia's capital city. a nearby volcano eruption after being inactive for over 450 years causes it to erupt.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: the guam caucuses produce a close-to-perfect tie with barack obama winning by 7 votes in 4,521.
  • Big brown wins 2008 kentucky derby. eight belles, the sole filly in the field after finishing second, succumbs and is euthanized.

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May 03, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Club Brugge : 2 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - FC Brussels : 0 - 0
  • Gent - Charleroi : 2 - 1
  • Germinal - Mechelen : 4 - 3
  • Roeselare - Mouscron : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Bochum : 2 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Hamburg : 1 - 3
  • Hertha - Karlsruhe : 3 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Hannover : 1 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Recreativo : 3 - 0
  • Zaragoza - La Coruna : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Salamanca : 2 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Castellon : 1 - 1
  • Sociedad - Sevilla B : 2 - 0
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May 03, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 3rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 03, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 03, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 07:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Who was born on May 03, 2008?


Famous people born on May 03, 2008:

  • Isabel Lieberstein

    American child of noted parents, actress angela kinsey, and tv writer warren lieberstein.

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Danila Kozlovsky is a renowned Russian actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Vampire Academy' and 'Viking'.

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 3rd

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May 03, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 17 days old,

or 833 weeks

or 5831 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 2008?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 03, 2008.

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May 03, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 2008:

  • Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo

    Spanish engineer and politician, prime minister of spain (b. 1926).

  • Alan Seiden
  • Hanon Reznikov
  • Jaime Gómez
  • Giovanni Nencioni
  • Morgan Sparks

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

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May 03, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 2008:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 2008:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - No Air
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - Touch My Body youtube

May 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

May 03, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - Sexy Can I
  5. - I Remember

May 03, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 03, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 03, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Ahora Es

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May 03, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

Starring: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

May 03, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

May 03, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In Defense Of Food by Michael Pollan

In Defense Of Food

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#1 New York Times BestsellerFood. It's plentiful and everyone loves to eat it. It's delicious, so why should we defend it?

Belong To Me by Marisa de los Santos

Belong To Me

By:

"Marisa De los Santos's belonged to me is my favorite discovery over the years. It's a fantastic page-turner that's also poignant and funny, surprising, and deeply felt Harlan

Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner

Certain Girls

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Readers fell in love Cannie Shapiro. She is the smart, sharp-tongued and bighearted heroine of Good in Bed. After her mother was out of the closet, she found her happy ending.

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Beautiful Boy

By:

My beautiful boy, what had happened? Our family? What was I doing wrong? These were the gnawing questions that haunted David Sheff's son's journey.

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Small Favor

By:

THE New York Times BestsellerHarry Dresden's life seems to be finally calming down. Until a shadow of the past returns. Mab, the Sidhe Winter Court monarch, calls in an old friend

May 03, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aoi Shiro

Aoi Shiro

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: visual novel, adventure, yuri

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Buzz!: Quiz TV

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: PC, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Mystery

Publisher: Real Arcade (Original PC version) Destineer Games (Wii & DS versions) Oxygen Interactive Software (European Wii & DS versions)

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on May 03, 2008?

On May 03, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 2008?

On May 03, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 2008?

On May 03, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for May 2008?

May 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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