Friday May 30, 2008: on this day

May 30, 2008 was the 151st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 30, 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 30, 2008, who was born and died on May 30, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), 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 30th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 30, 2008?


May 30, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 151st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 2008 can also be written as 5/30/2008 in the US and as 30/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 30, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 30, 2008:

  • In the united states, sameer mishra wins the 81st scripps national spelling bee, the winning word was ampquotguerdonampquot, a noun meaning a reward. ''(usa today)''
  • A gunman kills a perry county, kentucky magistrate and an employee of perry county before shooting himself in the head at a convenience store near hazard.
  • After an agreement between the government and his party for the liberation of the hutu people, agathon rwasa is allowed to return to burundi.
  • Two people are killed when a crane falls on the upper east side in new york city.
  • Grupo taca flight 390 of airbus a320 from san salvador (el salvador) crashes in tegucigalpa. the aircraft was unable to land because it had a wet runway. there are 18 victims, including the chairman of the central american bank for economic integration, who died from a heart attack following the crash.
  • Texas department of family and protective services reached an agreement with some families of the yfz ranch in order to begin returning the children on monday.
  • Cyclone nargis
  • According to aid agencies, logistical problems have prevented burma aid delivery. the united nations reports that about 180 relief supplies planes have not been loaded in rangoon. ''(voa)''
  • Pro-military newspaper new light of myanmar criticizes foreign aid for victims of cyclone nargis, stating that they can survive by eating fish and frogs in the irrawaddy river delta.
  • Burma starts to expel cyclone victims from relief camps.
  • Spain, portugal, and italy are protesting high fuel prices by striking fishermen. spain's economy minister said that his government can not reduce fuel taxes but was looking at ways to assist fishermen.
  • Morgan tsvangirai, zimbabwe's opposition leader, claims the ruling party status and delivers an address to elected legislators from his party. he also promises a new era of opportunities for zimbabwe.
  • Two people are killed when a crane falls on the upper east side in new york city. another crane is also damaged in shanghai's pudong district, killing three.
  • For his involvement in 1993 operation medak pocket, mirko norac, a former croatian army general, is sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a croatian court. rahim ademi is exonerated.
  • Cyclone nargis - aid agencies claim logistical problems hamper burma aid delivery; the united nations has reported that about 180 relief supplies planes have been unloaded at rangoon so far. (voa). the pro-military newspaper new light of myanmar slams foreign aid to cyclone nargis victims, stating that they can survive by eating fish and frogs in the irrawaddy river delta. (afp) burma starts evicting cyclone refugees from relief camps.
  • Sadr supporters protest against a u.s.-iraq security deal to replace the united nations mandate for u.s. forces in iraq. this agreement expires at the end of 2008.
  • After rising fuel prices, silverjet, an all business class airline, has had to suspend all flights.
  • Convention on cluster munitions is adopted.
  • Taca flight 390 overshoots the runway at toncontín international airport in tegucigalpa, honduras and crashes, killing five people.

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May 30, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 30, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.58
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $187.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.33
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.79
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.22

Exchange Rates on May 30, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 105.5 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.993 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.042 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9425 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 164.11 JPY
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May 30, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 30th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 30, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 30, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

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 30, 2008?


Famous people born on May 30, 2008:

  • Jazmyn Bieber

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Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:

  • Benny Goodman
    Benny Goodman

    Benny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.

  • Kirti Kulhari
    Kirti Kulhari

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.

  • Mark Sheppard
    Mark Sheppard

    Mark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.

  • Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley

    Ted mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.

  • Idina Menzel
    Idina Menzel

    Idina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.

  • Agnès Varda
    Agnès Varda

    Belgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.

  • Jennifer Ellison
    Jennifer Ellison

    English singer, model, actress.

  • Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc

    American voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.

  • Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee

    Canadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.

  • Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea

    American actor.

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May 30, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 29 days old,

or 826 weeks

or 5782 days old,

if you were born on May 30, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 2008?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 30, 2008.

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May 30, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 30, 2008:

  • Tsuyako Nakamura

    Founder of a successful tech company in Japan.

  • Luman Hawkins

    Renowned war correspondent and author.

  • Lorenzo Odone

    Italian-american adrenoleukodystrophy patient who inspired the 1992 film, lorenzo's oil (d. 2008).

  • Noel Moore

    British civil servant (born 1928).

  • Auguste Legros

    French politician (born1922).

  • Boris Šachlin
  • Gert Haucke
  • Aníbal Bolzicco
  • Harry Brautigam

What famous deaths happened on May 30th?

Famous deaths on May 30th:

  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy

    Aumale, algeria -- actor.

  • Ella Raines
    Ella Raines

    Actress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.

  • Joan Lorring
    Joan Lorring

    Hong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.

  • Clarice Taylor
    Clarice Taylor

    Virginia, united states -- actress.

  • Claude Rains
    Claude Rains

    Actor (invisible man) dies at 77.

  • Robert Sterling
    Robert Sterling

    Newcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).

  • Samanthan Jones

    Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Peter Paul Rubens

    A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.

  • Kelaya Singh

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Voltaire Arouet

    Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...

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May 30, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 30, 2008:

  • Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
  • United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
  • Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).

Saints celebrated on May 30, 2008:

  • Saint Reinhilde
  • Saint Ferdinand III
  • Saint Gabinus
  • Saint Jeanne d'Arc
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May 30, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 30, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 30, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - Take A Bow
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - No Air

May 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 30, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  3. - Heaven Sent
  4. - No Air
  5. - Touch My Body youtube

May 30, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 30, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 30, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 30, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Pegadito
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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May 30, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 30, 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

Death Sentence

Death Sentence

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Wan

Starring: Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, Kelly Preston, Garrett Hedlund

Country: United States of America

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Starring: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp

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 30, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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 30, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 30, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Home by Julie Andrews

Home

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"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.

Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey

Bright Shiny Morning

By:

The extraordinary novel of one of America's most controversial authors is a bold and exhilarating chronicle of Los Angeles today.

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.

The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria

The Post-American World

By:

"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.

Swine Not? by Jimmy Buffett

Swine Not?

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Jimmy Buffett, best-selling author, weaves a compelling new story filled with colorful characters and wry humor. He also pursues a very smart pig.

May 30, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 30, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

1 vs. 100

1 vs. 100

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Game show

Publisher: DSI Games

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Buzz! Junior: Dino Den

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Brothers in Arms: Double Time

Brothers in Arms: Double Time

Platform: Wii, OS X

Genre: First person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Bratz Kidz

Bratz Kidz

Platform: Wii Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Game Factory

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style

Platform: Nintendo DS, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on May 30, 2008?

On May 30, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 2008?

On May 30, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 30, 2008?

On May 30, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 30th?

May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
  • 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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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