Tuesday May 06, 2008: on this day

May 06, 2008 was the 127th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 2008, who was born and died on May 06, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Drive Thru New Zealand) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 2008?


May 06, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 127th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2008 can also be written as 5/6/2008 in the US and as 6/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 2008:

  • William earl lynd, 53, is executed in jackson, georgia usa by lethal injection. lynd was convicted in december 1988 of the murder of ginger moore.
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  • Official resignation of the irish taoiseach bertie ahern after ten years and ten months as head government.
  • 2007-2008 world food price crisis: mogadishu residents protest for a second day over high food prices. trades reject the old somali shilling notes because of high inflation.
  • Cyclone nargis
  • The myanmar government reported that 22,000 people died in the cyclone, and 41,000 are still missing.
  • The state peace and development council announced that the burmese constitutional referendum 2008 will take place on saturday, except in 47 of the most severely affected townships by the cyclone.
  • George w. bush, president of the united states, pleads with the myanmar government for assistance from the united states and other members of the international community. usaid contributes $3 million more to victims of cyclones.
  • United states voters vote in the north carolina democratic party primaries. illinois senator barack obama wins north carolina with 14 percent, while new york senator hillary clinton narrowly wins indiana.
  • Raja petra kamaruddin is a prominent blogger and activist from malaysia. he was charged with sedition.
  • The historic five-day visit of president hu jintao to japan by the chinese president is a landmark one.

May 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 06, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 06, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.28
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $184.56
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.50

Exchange Rates on May 06, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 104.72 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0025 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0518 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9877 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 162.65 JPY

May 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Schalke 04 : 0 - 3
  • Dortmund - Stuttgart : 3 - 2
  • Hannover - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Cottbus : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - CZ Jena : 5 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - St Pauli : 2 - 0
  • Osnabruck - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
  • Paderborn - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
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May 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 10:03 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 06, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 13 days old,

or 828 weeks

or 5796 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2008?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 06, 2008.

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May 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 2008:

  • Truman Arnold

    Co-founder of the convenience store chain, TETCO.

  • Walter Malgoni
  • Orazio Maria Petracca
  • John Forbes-Robertson

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Fairley Mowat

    Renowned Canadian author known for his works on nature and wildlife.

  • Alphus Kelley

    Legendary football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

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May 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 2008:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 2008:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 06, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Love In This Club
  4. - The Way That I Love You
  5. - The Boss

May 06, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 06, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Changeling

Changeling

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith

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

Two Lovers

Two Lovers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Anne Joyce

Country: United States of America

Elegy

Elegy

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper

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

May 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

Drive Thru New Zealand

Drive Thru New Zealand

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Greg Browning

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

May 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Are You There by Chelsea Handler

Are You There

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Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.

Hold Tight by Harlan Coben

Hold Tight

By:

Harlan Coben's #1 New York Times Bestseller asks parents how well they know their children and puts them on a technological rollercoaster of their worst fears.

Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Unaccustomed Earth

By:

These eight stories, by Jhumpa lahiri, are beloved and bestselling. They take us from Seattle and Cambridge to India and Thailand as they look into the secrets at their heart.

Home by Julie Andrews

Home

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"A frank, intriguing memoir." People "Painfully clever, written with real delicacy. And also filled with pathos." The New York Times Book Review: "Home" reflects the qualities that made the working-class first successful.

Escape by Carolyn Jessop with Laura Palmer

Escape

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This is the dramatic, first-person account about life in an American ultra-fundamentalist religious sect and how one woman fled to freedom with her eight children.

May 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Xider Games

Championship Pony

Championship Pony

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: Destination Software

Babysitting Mania

Babysitting Mania

Platform: Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: iWin, Majesco Entertainment

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Platform: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

19420: Joint Strike

19420: Joint Strike

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on May 06, 2008?

On May 06, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 2008?

On May 06, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 2008?

On May 06, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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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