Friday May 16, 2008: on this day
May 16, 2008 was the 137th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 16, 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 16, 2008, who was born and died on May 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 2008?
- May 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- May 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 2008?
- May 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 2008?
What day of the week was May 16, 2008?
May 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 2008:
- Ten people were killed and one critically injured at the rizal commercial banking corporation branch in cabuyao (laguna, philippines) during what may have been the most bloody bank robberies in philippine history. usa today.com: 9 people were killed in a bank robbery in the philippines
- In the 2008 presidential election, leonel fernandez was re-elected president of the dominican republic.
- Up to 100 people are killed in a pipeline explosion in lagos, nigeria.
- Strong aftershocks to the 2008 sichuan earthquake disrupt rescue efforts by cutting off communications and roads to areas most affected.
- Tim montgomery, a former olympic sprinter from the united states, was sentenced to 46-months imprisonment for his role in a money laundering and check fraud scheme.
- The united states and north korea reach a deal to resume food aid, with north korea receiving 500,000 tonnes of food over the next year.
- The death toll from cyclone nargis is doubled by the state peace and development council of burma, with 55,000 people missing and 19,359 injured.
- The court of arbitration for sport reverses the iaaf decision to ban oscar pistorius, a south african double-amputee runner, from its competitions. this allows him to try to be the first leg amputee to compete in the olympic games.
- The president of the united states george w. bush arrives to saudi arabia to talk about rising fuel prices with king abdullah, saudi arabia. saudi arabia announces later plans to increase its production by 300,000. barrels per day.
- Osama bin laden, al-qaeda leader, leaves an audio message online pledging to fight against israel.
- At least 9 people are killed by a suicide bomber in sri lanka's capital colombo.
- The june 27th runoff election for 2008 presidential elections between robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, and morgan tsvangirai, movement for democratic change, is scheduled.
May 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 16, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $190.30
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.48
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.31
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.46
Exchange Rates on May 16, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.03 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9989 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0475 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9925 CNY
- 1 EUR = 162.11 JPY
May 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Dijon : 1 - 1
- Amiens - Gueugnon : 4 - 4
- Angers - Brest : 0 - 0
- Boulogne - Niort : 1 - 0
- Chateauroux - Clermont : 1 - 0
May 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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May 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 2008 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:10 pm and setting at 03:54 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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Get your map!Who was born on May 16, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Melanie Lynskey
Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Joseph Morgan
Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 11 months old,
or 191 months and 7 days old,
or 831 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5821 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2008?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2008.
May 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 2008:
- Rodert Mondavi
Rodert Mondavi was an American winemaker and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the growth of the California wine industry.
- David Mitton
British television director (born 1939).
- Domenico Noviello
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
- Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- Marisa Mell
Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 2008:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 2008:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 2008:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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:
May 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 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:
May 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 16, 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:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Wisin & Yandel - Ahora Es
May 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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:
May 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 2008?
On May 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2008?
On May 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 2008?
On May 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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.