Tuesday May 13, 2008: on this day

May 13, 2008 was the 134th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 13, 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 13, 2008, who was born and died on May 13, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), 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 13th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 13, 2008?


May 13, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2008 can also be written as 5/13/2008 in the US and as 13/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 13, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 2008:

  • Many people are killed in the jaipur bombings, rajasthan, india.
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  • U.s. federal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against baseball slugger barry bonds, charging him with 14 counts of lying to a grand jury and one count of obstruction of justice when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs.
  • Wayne swan, treasurer of australia, presents his first budget, which establishes $40 billion for infrastructure, education, and health.
  • Hewlett-packard to buy electronic data systems at $13.9 billion
  • 2008 sichuan earthquake
  • The earthquake caused 12000 deaths.
  • China launches an enormous rescue operation to find survivors.
  • Cyclone nargis
  • West virginia's democratic party primary voters vote to elect 28 delegate to the 2008 democratic national convention. new york senator hillary clinton wins a clear victory.
  • Senator clinton welcomes west virginia's vote as an "overwhelming vote for confidence" in her campaign.
  • Extradition of colombian warlords
  • Alvaro uribe, president of colombia, says assets of warlords are to be confiscated in order to compensate victims.
  • 2008 sichuan earthquake: the death toll from this earthquake has reached 12,000. (cnn). the chinese government launches an enormous rescue operation to find survivors.
  • Cyclone nargis - the state peace and development council continues blocking foreign aid workers entering burma. (bbc news). the united nations calls for an air corridor to aid the victims.
  • Foreign aid workers are still being blocked by the state peace and development council.
  • The united nations calls for an air corridor to aid the victims.
  • Ministers from nawaz sharif’s party pakistan muslim league, (n), resign from government of pakistan
  • 2008 united states presidential election: west virginia voters vote in the democratic party primaries to elect 28 delegate to the 2008 democratic national convention. new york senator hillary clinton wins easily. (washington post). senator clinton welcomes west virginia's vote as an "overwhelming gesture of confidence" in her campaign.
  • Jaipur is hit by a series of bomb explosions that kill at least 60 and injures 150 people.
  • In clashes between iraqi militias, the united states army and sadr city in baghdad, eleven people were killed and twenty others were injured.
  • The united states department of defense dropped charges against mohammed al qahtani. he was believed to be the "20th hijacker" during the september 11 attacks.
  • Colombian warlord extradition: colombia extradites 14 paramilitary leaders including salvatore mancuso and rodrigo tovar pupo to the united states. they have been accused of drug trafficking. (bbc news). president of colombia alvaro uribe has stated that warlords' assets will be confiscated in order to compensate victims.
  • Colombia extradites 14 paramilitary leaders including salvatore mancuso and rodrigo tovar pupo to the united states, where they were charged with drug trafficking.

May 13, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 13, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 13, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $188.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.02
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.31

Exchange Rates on May 13, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 104.67 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0036 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0533 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9887 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 161.92 JPY

May 13, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Gretna - Hearts : 1 - 0
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May 13, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 13, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

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 13, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson

    An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

  • Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan

    Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert

    American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

  • Dennis Rodman
    Dennis Rodman

    American basketball player, an american athlete.

  • Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel

    American actor and producer.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone

    Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

  • Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon

    Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

  • Joe Louis
    Joe Louis

    American heavyweight boxer.

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May 13, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 6 days old,

or 827 weeks

or 5789 days old,

if you were born on May 13, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 2008?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 13, 2008.

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May 13, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 2008:

  • Candido Rangel

    Mexican author known for his works on Mexican culture and society.

  • Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah

    Kuwaiti ruler, emir of kuwait (b. 1930).

  • Ron Stone

    American journalist and author (b. 1936).

  • Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah

    Sheikh of kuwait (born 1930).

  • Italo Terzoli
  • Rosario Prestopino
  • Claudio Undari
  • John Phillip Law
  • Oscar Mantegari
  • Harlan Marbley
  • Bernardin Gantin

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Doris Day
    Doris Day

    American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Leatrice Joy
    Leatrice Joy

    Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

  • Wealthy Astor

    Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

  • Amais Mabini

    Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

  • Malik Ambar

    Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

  • Rehman

    Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

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May 13, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 13, 2008:

  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • Rotuma Day in Fiji.
  • World Fair Trade Day (2006).
  • Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
  • Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 2008:

  • Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
  • Saint John the Silent
  • Saint Gerald of Villamagna
  • Saint Robert Bellarmine
  • Saint Servatus
  • Saint Rolanda
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May 13, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 13, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 13, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 13, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 13, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - The Way That I Love You
  3. - Love In This Club
  4. - Touch My Body youtube
  5. - No Air

May 13, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 13, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 13, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 13, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. 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. - Ahora Es

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May 13, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 13, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Martyrs

Martyrs

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pascal Laugier

Starring: Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin, Robert Toupin

Country: United States of America

21

21

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Robert Luketic

Starring: Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Aaron Yoo

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 13, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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 13, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 13, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao

By:

Oscar, a sweet but unhealthyly overweight ghetto geek, dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R.

Armageddon In Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon In Retrospect

By:

The New York Times Bestseller-a "gripping", posthumous collection by Kurt Vonnegut of previously unpublished material on war. A fitting tribute to a literary icon and deeply humane

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.

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

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"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.

Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark

Where Are You Now?

By:

It is America's Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author. This gripping story tells the story of a young woman who attempts to solve the mystery of a family tragedy. The quest has terrifying consequences.

May 13, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 13, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Platform: Wii

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead

Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror

Publisher: Valve Corporation Electronic Arts (retail)

ADK Tamashii

ADK Tamashii

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: SNK Playmore

Civilization IV: Colonization

Civilization IV: Colonization

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac)

100 Classic Book Collection

100 Classic Book Collection

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Nintendo HarperCollins

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Who was the US President on May 13, 2008?

On May 13, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 2008?

On May 13, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 13, 2008?

On May 13, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 13th?

May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.

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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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