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May 07, 2008 was the 128th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 07, 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 07, 2008, who was born and died on May 07, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 07, 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 7th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 07, 2008?
- May 07, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 07, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- May 07, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 07, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 07, 2008?
- May 07, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 07, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 07, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 07, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 07, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 07, 2008?
What day of the week was May 07, 2008?
May 07, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 07, 2008 can also be written as 5/7/2008 in the US and as 7/5/2008 in UK and Europe.
May 07, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 07, 2008:
- Dmitry medvedev is elected russia's president.
- The genome sequenced for the platypus.
- Silvio berlusconi is the prime minister of italy and appoints his cabinet.
- Brian cowen, td is elected irish taoiseach with 88 votes to 75.
- Hillary clinton has pledged to continue as a presidential candidate in 2008 united states presidential election despite financial difficulties that required her to loan her campaign $6.4million dollars and diminishing chances of winning the democratic party nomination.
- Dmitry medvedev takes on the presidency of russia.
- Cfr cluj wins its first championship title in romania
May 07, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 07, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.07
- Apple AAPL: opens at $186.13
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.69
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.01
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.78
Exchange Rates on May 07, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.65 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0096 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0546 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.989 CNY
- 1 EUR = 161.12 JPY
May 07, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Bielefeld : 2 - 0
- Ein Frankfurt - Wolfsburg : 2 - 3
- Hamburg - Werder Bremen : 0 - 1
- Leverkusen - Hertha : 1 - 2
- Nurnberg - Duisburg : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - FC Koln : 1 - 3
- Freiburg - Offenbach : 0 - 1
- Hoffenheim - Koblenz : 3 - 1
- Mainz - Aachen : 0 - 1
- M'gladbach - Wehen : 3 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Betis - Valladolid : 1 - 1
- Getafe - Almeria : 4 - 2
- La Coruna - Levante : 1 - 0
- Mallorca - Osasuna : 2 - 1
- Murcia - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 2
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Rangers - Motherwell : 1 - 0
May 07, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.
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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 07, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 7th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 07, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 07, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 07, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:01 am and setting at 11:15 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 07, 2008?
Famous people born on May 07, 2008:
- Wynter Perrineau
American child of noted parent and biracial heritage with white mother and afro-american father.
Whose famous birthday is on May 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 7th:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Aidy Bryant]()
Aidy BryantAmerican actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
![Traci Lords]()
Traci LordsAmerican porno actress and noted porno star tracy lords was named after jack lord, her idol on tv's "hawaii five-o.
![Ashwini Bhave]()
Ashwini BhaveIndian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Véronique Jannot]()
Véronique JannotAlain delon discovered her as a french actress and singer.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Amy Heckerling]()
Amy HeckerlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Darren McGavin]()
Darren McGavinAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
May 07, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 11 months old,
or 191 months and 18 days old,
or 833 weeks and 1 day old,
or 5832 days old,
if you were born on May 07, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 2008?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 07, 2008.
May 07, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 07, 2008:
- Carlo Alberto Madrignani
- José Fernando Castro Caycedo
What famous deaths happened on May 7th?
Famous deaths on May 7th:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Guy Williams]()
Guy WilliamsActor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.
![Dawn Addams]()
Dawn AddamsBritish actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood.
![Colin Blakely]()
Colin BlakelyBangor, north ireland -- actor.
![Machiko Soga]()
Machiko SogaJapanese actress and voice actor (d. 2006).
![Tawny Kitaen]()
Tawny KitaenTawny kitaen was an american actress known for her roles in movies like 'bachelor party' and for appearing in several music videos for the...
![Warner Baxter]()
Warner BaxterAmerican actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career.
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinActress (phantom opera), dies in 89.
- Plato
Plato was a classical Greek philosopher, founder of the Academy in Athens, and a key figure in the development of Western philosophy.
May 07, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 07, 2008:
- USA - National Masturbation Day (Declared by Good_Vibrations_(sex_toy_business)) Now in its 11th year - [1][2][3][4][5]
- Blessed Gisela (died 1060)
- Bulgaria - Radio and Television Day (see above)
- Russia - Radio Day (commemorating the work of Alexander Popov)
Saints celebrated on May 07, 2008:
- Saint Flavia Domitilla
- Saint Domitian of Huy, apostle of the Meuse valley
May 07, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 07, 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 07, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 07, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 07, 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:
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Madonna - 4 Minutes
- Usher - Love In This Club
May 07, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 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 07, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 07, 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:
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
- Rick Ross Featuring T-Pain - The Boss
May 07, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 07, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 07, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 07, 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:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
May 07, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 07, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Two Lovers
Release year: 2008
Directed by: James Gray
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Anne Joyce
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
May 07, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 07, 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Greg Browning
Cinemania
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
The Inbetweeners
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Kung Fu Femmes
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Tony Laudati
Teenage Kicks
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Craig Boreham
May 07, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 07, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Appeal
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.
Girls Like Us
By: Sheila Weller
The remarkable and compelling biography of three of America’s most influential musicians--Carole King and Joni Mitchell--records their lives as women at an extraordinary moment in time.
Santa Fe Dead
By: Stuart Woods
OUR FAVORITE LEGAL EAGLE LIVES IN NEW MEXICO. Attorney Ed Eagle believes he is safe from his ex-wife black widow, who is currently in police custody.
Certain Girls
By: Jennifer Weiner
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.
Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within.
By: Maria Shriver
"Maria Shriver has a gift for being wise, funny, and caring. We are lucky to have her as our guide." --
May 07, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 07, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Boogie Bunnies
The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom
AdventureQuest Worlds
Civilization IV: Colonization
Class of Heroes
Who was the US President on May 07, 2008?
On May 07, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 2008?
On May 07, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 07, 2008?
On May 07, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 7th?
May 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war 2019, 2019 western libya offensive: a pro-gna mirage f1 fighter plane was shot down by the libyan national army over tripoli. the pilot, who claimed to be portuguese but his identity could not be confirmed by the portuguese ministry of foreign affairs, was captured and taken into custody. the lna's media outlet released photos showing the injured pilot flanked and assisted by lna officials.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: saudi-led coalition airstrikes destroy sana'a presidential palace, yemen. at least six people were killed and 30 injured. officials from the coalition claim that they targeted high-ranking houthi officials.
- 2017 - After a collision between a truck and bus in vietnam's gia lai province, at least 11 people have been killed.
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.
