Sunday May 11, 2008: on this day

May 11, 2008 was the 132nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 2008, who was born and died on May 11, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), 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 11th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 2008?


May 11, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2008 can also be written as 5/11/2008 in the US and as 11/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 2008:

  • Tornadoes and strong thunderstorms in central america kill 22 people and cause severe damage to the towns of picher (oklahoma) and seneca (missouri).
  • Burma/myanmar holds an election for a constitution.
  • 2008 attack on omdurman & khartoum
  • Sudan's government stops an attack by rebels from darfur on its capital khartoum.
  • Sudan sever diplomatic ties to chad, claiming that it supported the rebel attack.
  • Cyclone nargis
  • Cyclone nargis -: according to the international federation of the red cross, the red cross's cargo ship carrying the first food aid shipment from the red cross to cyclone nargis survivors has been lost in the irrawaddy river. (reuters) (ap via yahoo! news: cyclone nargis' official death toll rises to 28,458.
  • Official death toll for cyclone nargis is now at 28,458
  • Asif ali zardari (pakistan's main coalition leader) and nawaz sharif (u.s. assistant secretary to state richard boucher) meet in london to discuss president pervez musharraf's removal of judges. however, they fail to come to an agreement.
  • John rutseys death.
  • 2008 attack on omdurman & khartoum: the sudanese government stops a darfur rebel attack on khartoum's capital. (al-jazeera).sudan cuts diplomatic ties to chad after claiming that it supported the rebel attack. (bbc news). abdalmahmood abdalhaleem, the ambassador of sudan to the united nations, says that there is evidence that chad supported rebels. hassan al-turabi, the opposition leader, is being detained.
  • Abdalmahmood abdalhaleem, sudan's ambassador at the united nations, says that there is evidence that chad supported rebels. hassan al-turabi, the opposition leader, has been arrested
  • According to george chiweshe (the elections commissioner), run-offs in zimbabwe's presidential election must be postponed beyond the time allowed by law. this can take up to one year before funding can be found.
  • 2008: serbian voters vote in the parliamentary elections. the most votes are won by the pro-european coalition that is associated with president of serbia boris tadic.

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May 11, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Parma : 3 - 1
  • Genoa - Lazio : 0 - 2
  • Inter - Siena : 2 - 2
  • Juventus - Catania : 1 - 1
  • Livorno - Torino : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
  • FC Koln - Mainz : 2 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Augsburg : 3 - 2
  • Koblenz - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 2
  • M'gladbach - Freiburg : 2 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Recreativo : 0 - 2
  • Ath Bilbao - Santander : 0 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - La Coruna : 1 - 0
  • Barcelona - Mallorca : 2 - 3
  • Betis - Sevilla : 0 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Albacete : 0 - 0
  • Cadiz - Sociedad : 2 - 2
  • Cordoba - Xerez : 2 - 1
  • Granada 74 - Ferrol : 3 - 3
  • Hercules - Poli Ejido : 1 - 2
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May 11, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 02:04 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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Who was born on May 11, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 12 days old,

or 832 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5826 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2008?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2008.

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May 11, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 2008:

  • Dottie Rambo

    American singer-songwriter (the rambos), (d. 2008).

  • John Rutsey

    Canadian drummer (rush) (born 1953).

  • Bruno Neves

    Portuguese cyclist (born 1981).

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Mega Marley

    Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

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May 11, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 2008:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 2008:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 11, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Love In This Club
  4. - The Way That I Love You
  5. - The Boss

May 11, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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May 11, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Changeling

Changeling

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith

Country: United States of America

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

Two Lovers

Two Lovers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Anne Joyce

Country: United States of America

Elegy

Elegy

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper

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

May 11, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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 11, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Armageddon In Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon In Retrospect

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The New York Times Bestseller-a "gripping", posthumous collection by Kurt Vonnegut of previously unpublished material on war. A fitting tribute to a literary icon and deeply humane

Escape by Carolyn Jessop with Laura Palmer

Escape

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This is the dramatic, first-person account about life in an American ultra-fundamentalist religious sect and how one woman fled to freedom with her eight children.

The Miracle At Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith

The Miracle At Speedy Motors

By:

THE NO. The #1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 9 Fans all over the globe love the best-selling No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Unaccustomed Earth

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These eight stories, by Jhumpa lahiri, are beloved and bestselling. They take us from Seattle and Cambridge to India and Thailand as they look into the secrets at their heart.

Bad Money by Kevin Phillips

Bad Money

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Kevin Phillips, the author of American Theocracy, warned about the dangers of financial recklessness and debt. He also warned about the rising cost (and increasing scarcity) oil.

May 11, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, third-person shooter, hack and slash

Publisher: Buka Entertainment

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Platform: Wii

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, Educational

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Blue Dragon Plus

Blue Dragon Plus

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP AQ Interactive; NA UTV Ignition Entertainment

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on May 11, 2008?

On May 11, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2008?

On May 11, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 2008?

On May 11, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from 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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