Saturday May 17, 2008: on this day

May 17, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2008 can also be written as 5/17/2008 in the US and as 17/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on May 17, 2008:

• The 133rd preakness stakes takes place in baltimore, maryland, usa. kent desormeaux rode the 3-year-old big brown, who won by 5 1/4 lengths.
• The liberation tigers of tamil eelam capture palampiddi junction and kill at least 34 rebel soldiers.
• After two train cars that were being derailment caused by hydrochloric acid leaking, more than 3,000 people have been evacuated from lafayette in louisiana. (cnn),
• The president of the united states george w. bush states that a palestinian state can be ampquotdefinedampquot by the end of his presidency including the issue of borders and right to resettlement.
• Morgan tsvangarai is delayed by an assassination threat in zimbabwe, where he will contest a runoff election for the presidency.
• Rebels from the islamic courts union claim to have taken jilib, somalia.
• 2008 sichuan earthquake: china recommends that seriously injured people be evacuated from beichuan because of rising water levels in the region.
• 2008 fa cup final: cardiff defeats portsmouth by 1-0 to win the trophy for the second consecutive time in their history.

May 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Juventus : 3 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hertha : 4 - 1
• Bochum - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 2
• Dortmund - Wolfsburg : 2 - 4
• Ein Frankfurt - Duisburg : 4 - 2
• Hamburg - Karlsruhe : 7 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Murcia - Barcelona : 3 - 5

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ferrol - Tenerife : 0 - 0
• Las Palmas - Poli Ejido : 2 - 1
• Sociedad - Granada 74 : 3 - 1
• Sp Gijon - Salamanca : 0 - 0
• Xerez - Castellon : 2 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 04:19 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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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

• Dennis Hopper

  American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

• Adel Imam

  Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

• Ross Butler

  Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

• Bob Saget

  Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

• Derek Hough

  Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

• Leven Rambin

  Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Nikki Reed

  Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

• Craig Ferguson

  Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

• Sasha Alexander

  Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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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,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2008?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 2008.

Famous people died on May 17, 2008:

• Lyndle Smith

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

• Anjelo Perez

  Noted playwright known for his impactful and thought-provoking plays.

• Ed Erban
• Zélia Gattai
• Imanol Murua

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

• Frank Gorshin

  American actor.

• Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• Bruce Fairbairn

  Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

• Robert Webber

  Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

• Hugh Burden

  Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

• Kyston Williams

  Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

• Geovannie Ramirez

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Zahki Khan

  Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

• Warda Al-Jazairia

  Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

• Wendle Ford

  Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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Holidays on May 17, 2008:

• Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
• Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
• International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
• Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2008:

• UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2008:

• Saint Solochon
• Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
• Saint Montanus
• Saint Dietmar
• Saint Pamphamer
• Saint Pamphalon
• Saint Adrian of Alexandria

May 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Ray J - Sexy Can I

May 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 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 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
3. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
4. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
5. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air

May 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 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. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
3. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
4. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
5. Wisin & Yandel - Ahora Es