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May 23, 2008 was the 144th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 2008, who was born and died on May 23, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take A Bow by Rihanna), 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 23rd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 2008?
- May 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 2008?
- May 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 2008?
What day of the week was May 23, 2008?
May 23, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2008:
- The international court of justice (icj), awards middle rocks to malaysia, and pedra branca (pulau batu puteh), to singapore. this ends a 29-year-old territorial dispute between the countries.
- A claymore mine explosion in kilinochchi in north sri lanka killed at least 17 civilians, including a child.
- Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of united nations, stated that myanmar's state peace and development council had decided to allow international aid workers access to the areas most affected by cyclone nargis regardless of nationality.
- Unofficial industrial action by iarnrod eireann (ireland's national railway operator) has affected around 20,000 passengers.
- Hu jintao, president of china, along with dmitry medvedev, president of russia, have condemned the united states' national missile defense system.
- Seven moroccan tourists were killed in a bus accident in central france near blois.
- Independent investigation of $8.2 billion in us department of defense expenditures in iraq and aid to egypt, kuwait and kuwait since 2001 found that 95% of contractors' payments failed to comply with documentation requirements to establish what was actually paid for.
- Germany fines two track managers for their role in the 2006 lathen maglev accident that resulted in 23 deaths and 11 injuries. due to suicide fears, a third defendant must be tried.
- According to a coroner, the british royal air force hawker siddeley nimrod aircraft fleet should be grounded due to safety concerns.
- Twelve south american countries agree to form the union of south american nations, which unites two customs unions in mercosur (and the andean community)
- The international court of justice has awarded sovereignty of pedra branca, a small island in the middle of the malaysia-singapore dispute for 28 years. malaysia was granted sovereignty over an outcropping of pedra branca (middle rocks), while south ledge's sovereignty was determined by the maritime border between the two countries, which is also contentious.
May 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 23, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $180.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.25
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.96
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.35
Exchange Rates on May 23, 2008:
- 1 USD = 103.36 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9898 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0238 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9416 CNY
- 1 EUR = 162.95 JPY
May 23, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 11:00 pm and setting at 08:54 am.
The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.
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Who was born on May 23, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 11 months old,
or 191 months and 3 days old,
or 831 weeks
or 5817 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2008?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2008.
May 23, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2008:
- Utah Phillips
Utah Phillips was a renowned American folk singer, storyteller, and labor organizer.
- Cornell Capa
Cornell Capa was a Hungarian-American photographer and founder of the International Center of Photography.
- Iñaki Ochoa de Olza
Spanish mountaineer (b. 1967).
- Dritan Hoxha
- Lica Steiner
- Bob Knight
- Francesco Deias
- Heinz Kwiatkowski
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 2008:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 2008:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 2008:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Usher - Love In This Club
May 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
May 23, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. 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
- Juanes - Me Enamora
May 23, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
The Incredible Hulk
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dito Montiel
Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Dave Meyers
Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough
Country: United States of America
May 23, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Greg Browning
Cinemania
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
The Inbetweeners
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Kung Fu Femmes
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Tony Laudati
Teenage Kicks
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Craig Boreham
May 23, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Remarkable Mother
By: Jimmy Carter
Bessie Lillian Carter was a registered nurse and physicians' assistant, pecan grower and university housemother. She was also a nursing home manager and Peace Corps Volunteer.
Where Are You Now?
By: Mary Higgins Clark
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.
The Post-American World
By: Fareed Zakaria
"Zakaria . . . Fareed Zakaria, an international bestseller, describes "the rise of Fareed Zakaria" as having more intellectual range and insight than any other public thinker in West.
The Downhill Lie
By: Carl Hiaasen
Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author, wisely gave up golfing in 1973. However, some dreams never die. As the years went by and the memories of hooks and slices faded, it became clear that there was still something more.
Home
By: Julie Andrews
"A frank, intriguing memoir." People "Painfully clever, written with real delicacy. And also filled with pathos." The New York Times Book Review: "Home" reflects the qualities that made the working-class first successful.
May 23, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Allied Ace Pilots
Counter-Strike Online
Coded Soul: Uketsugareshi Idea
Belief & Betrayal
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
Who was the US President on May 23, 2008?
On May 23, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2008?
On May 23, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 2008?
On May 23, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
