Sunday May 18, 2008: on this day
May 18, 2008 was the 139th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 18, 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 18, 2008, who was born and died on May 18, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 2008?
- May 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 2008?
- May 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 2008?
What day of the week was May 18, 2008?
May 18, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 2008:
- The 43rd annual academy of country music awards is held at the mgm grand las vegas, nevada. entertainer of the year: kenny chesney
- The revolutionary armed forces of colombia's top commander, ampquotkarinaampquot, surrenders to colombian authorities.
- Ahmed ali ahmed is one of the leaders in al-qaeda's operations in iraq and was sentenced for the murder of archbishop paulos faraj rakhao.
- General than shwe, a leader in burma, visits the victims of cyclone nargis.
- Around 16,000 people are evacuated from chofu, japan as a world war ii-era bomb is defused.
- 2008 sichuan earthquake
- The earthquake caused 32,477 deaths, 14,000 people still missing, and 205,000 people evacuated.
- The people's republic of china announces three days of national grief for earthquake victims and suspends relay of the 2008 summer olympics torch.
- Russia defeats canada 5-4 in overtime to win the 2008 iihf world championship.
- Gordon brown, uk prime minister, said that the public should support a bill that allows the use of embryos from human-animal couples.
- 2008 sichuan earthquake (bloomberg): the death toll from this earthquake has reached 32,477. 14,000 people are still missing, and 205,000 have been evacuated. (san francisco chronicle) (bloomberg). the people's republic of china announces three days of mourning for earthquake victims and suspends the relay of the 2008 summer olympics torch.
May 18, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Atalanta - Genoa : 2 - 0
- Cagliari - Reggina : 2 - 2
- Catania - Roma : 1 - 1
- Empoli - Livorno : 2 - 1
- Lazio - Napoli : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Aachen - Koblenz : 1 - 3
- Augsburg - CZ Jena : 1 - 1
- Erzgebirge Aue - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1
- Freiburg - Wehen : 0 - 2
- Hoffenheim - Greuther Furth : 5 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Almeria : 1 - 3
- Getafe - Betis : 1 - 1
- La Coruna - Villarreal : 0 - 2
- Mallorca - Zaragoza : 3 - 2
- Real Madrid - Levante : 5 - 2
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Albacete - Cordoba : 0 - 1
- Celta - Cadiz : 5 - 2
- Elche - Eibar : 1 - 1
- Gimnastic - Sevilla B : 1 - 0
- Malaga - Hercules : 4 - 6
May 18, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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May 18, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 04:49 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 18, 2008?
Famous people born on May 18, 2008:
- Prognosefokus
Very innovative astrological forum, created by hans-werner wolters.
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
- Pope John Paul II
Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
- Perry Como
Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
- Tina Fey
American comedian, writer, and producer.
- Charles Trenet
French actor, singer and songwriter.
- George Strait
American country western star and country music association award winner.
- Diane McBain
American actress.
- Alana Stewart
American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
- Miriam Margolyes
British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
- Matt Long
American actor.
- Dwayne Hickman
American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 11 months old,
or 191 months and 8 days old,
or 831 weeks and 5 days old,
or 5822 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2008?
There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 18, 2008.
May 18, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 2008:
- Zigmond Országh
Hungarian politician and diplomat known for his international relations work.
- Joseph Pevney
American television director (born 1911).
- Cyrano Masi
Italian painter known for his unique style and use of colors.
- Roberto García-Calvo Montiel
Spanish judge (b. 1942).
- Pietro Cascella
- Gianmario Vianello
- Jonathan James
- Irma Córdoba
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
- Jill Ireland
British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
- Charles Grodin
American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Alexander Godunov
Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
- Steve Forrest
American drummer (placebo).
- Elisha Cook
Jr.
- Arthur O'Connell
American actor (born in 1908).
- Edwina Booth
American memoirist and biographer.
- Bridgette Andersen
American actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 18, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 18, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 18, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 18, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 18, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 18, 2008?
On May 18, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2008?
On May 18, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 2008?
On May 18, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.