Thursday May 08, 2014: on this day
May 08, 2014 was the 128th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 08, 2014 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 08, 2014, who was born and died on May 08, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Happy by Pharrell Williams), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Maniac) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 2014?
- May 08, 2014: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 2014?
- May 08, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 2014: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 2014?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2014?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 2014?
What day of the week was May 08, 2014?
May 08, 2014: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 2014:
- Syrian civil war: large explosion destroys the carlton hotel in aleppo, which was used by the army of syria as a military base.
- Eight pakistani soldiers are killed by a roadside bomb in north waziristan (pakistan), near the afghan border.
- Pro-russian unrest in ukraine 2014:: pro-russian rebels move forward with plans to hold a referendum on may 11, ignoring putin's promise to delay the vote.
- Pro-russian rebels move ahead with plans to hold a referendum on may 11, ignoring putin's warning not to delay the vote.
- Barclays, a british bank announces plans to eliminate 19,000 jobs in the next three years and exit western europe's retail banking market.
- Brazilian oil company petrobras announces it will cut 8,000 jobs through voluntary dismissal following a substantial loss in its economy as a result of the ongoing crisis at pasadena refining system.
- The former prime minister of thailand, yingluck shinawatra, is being referred by the national anti-corruption commission to the senate for impeachment over a failed rice subsidy program.
- Radio city music hall, manhattan hosts the draft of the national football league.
May 08, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 08, 2014:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $103.09
- Apple AAPL: opens at $588.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.34
- General Electric GE: opens at $26.48
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.16
Exchange Rates on May 08, 2014:
- 1 USD = 101.65 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0831 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.8801 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.2278 CNY
- 1 EUR = 140.67 JPY
May 08, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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May 08, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 2014 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2014 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 08, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 02:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.
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Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
- Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
- Don Rickles
Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
- Melissa Gilbert
Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
- Gary Glitter
Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
- Nora Arnezeder
French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
- David Attenborough
Naturalist and broadcaster in english.
- Lex Barker
American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Christina Cole
English actress.
- James Mitchum
Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
- Salome Jens
Milwaukee actor.
May 08, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 9 years 11 months old,
or 119 months and 16 days old,
or 519 weeks and 6 days old,
or 3639 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 2014.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2014?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2014?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 08, 2014.
May 08, 2014: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 2014:
- Joseph P. Teasdale
American lawyer and politician, 48th governor of missouri (d. 2014).
- Nancy Malone
American actress, director, and producer (d. 2014).
- R. Douglas Stuart Jr.
American businessman and diplomat, united states ambassador to norway (b. 1916).
- Yago Lamela
Spanish long jumper (b. 1977).
- Jair Rodrigues
Brazilian singer (d. 2014).
- Roger L. Easton
American scientist, co-invented the gps (d. 2014).
- Mercedes Salisachs
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
- Dirk Bogarde
He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- George Peppard
American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
- Barbara Payton
American actress, onscreen since 1940.
- Jeanne Cooper
Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
- Dennis Waterman
English actor and singer (b. 1948).
- Richard Derr
Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 2014:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 2014:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 2014:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 2014: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 2014 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 08, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2014 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:
- Pharrell Williams - Happy
- John Legend - All Of Me
- Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
- Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
- DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What
May 08, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 2014 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:
- Pharrell Williams - Happy
- John Legend - All Of Me
- Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
- Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
- Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal
May 08, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2014 was Odio by Romeo Santos Featuring Drake, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 2014 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:
- Romeo Santos Featuring Drake - Odio
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Marco Antonio Solis - El Perdedor
- Wisin Featuring Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin - Adrenalina
- Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida
May 08, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 08, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 08, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 08, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 08, 2014?
On May 08, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2014?
On May 08, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 2014?
On May 08, 2014 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
What happened in 2014?
2014 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
- Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),
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What was the calendar for May 2014?
May 2014 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.