Thursday May 08, 2014: on this day

May 08, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2014 can also be written as 5/8/2014 in the US and as 8/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Here's what happened on May 08, 2014:

• Syrian civil war: large explosion destroys the carlton hotel in aleppo, which was used by the army of syria as a military base.
• Eight pakistani soldiers are killed by a roadside bomb in north waziristan (pakistan), near the afghan border.
• Pro-russian unrest in ukraine 2014:: pro-russian rebels move forward with plans to hold a referendum on may 11, ignoring putin's promise to delay the vote.
• Pro-russian rebels move ahead with plans to hold a referendum on may 11, ignoring putin's warning not to delay the vote.
• Barclays, a british bank announces plans to eliminate 19,000 jobs in the next three years and exit western europe's retail banking market.
• Brazilian oil company petrobras announces it will cut 8,000 jobs through voluntary dismissal following a substantial loss in its economy as a result of the ongoing crisis at pasadena refining system.
• The former prime minister of thailand, yingluck shinawatra, is being referred by the national anti-corruption commission to the senate for impeachment over a failed rice subsidy program.
• Radio city music hall, manhattan hosts the draft of the national football league.

May 08, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

May 08, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $103.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $588.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.34
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.48
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.16

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0831 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8801 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2278 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.67 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2014 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 08, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 01:55 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2014

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Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

• Enrique Iglesias

  Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

• Don Rickles

  Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

• Melissa Gilbert

  Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

• Gary Glitter

  Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

• Nora Arnezeder

  French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

• David Attenborough

  Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

• Lex Barker

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

• Christina Cole

  English actress.

• James Mitchum

  Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

• Salome Jens

  Milwaukee actor.

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Someone born on May 08, 2014 is:

10 years and 27 days old,

or 120 months and 27 days old,

or 525 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2014?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 08, 2014.

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Famous people died on May 08, 2014:

• Joseph P. Teasdale

  American lawyer and politician, 48th governor of missouri (d. 2014).

• Nancy Malone

  American actress, director, and producer (d. 2014).

• R. Douglas Stuart Jr.

  American businessman and diplomat, united states ambassador to norway (b. 1916).

• Yago Lamela

  Spanish long jumper (b. 1977).

• Jair Rodrigues

  Brazilian singer (d. 2014).

• Roger L. Easton

  American scientist, co-invented the gps (d. 2014).

• Mercedes Salisachs

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

• Dirk Bogarde

  He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

• George Peppard

  American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

• Barbara Payton

  American actress, onscreen since 1940.

• Jeanne Cooper

  Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

• Dennis Waterman

  English actor and singer (b. 1948).

• Richard Derr

  Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

• Luceil LeSueur

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

• Maurice Sendak

  Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

• Celedonio Romero

  Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

• Jing Yong

  Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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Holidays on May 08, 2014:

• Parents' Day in South Korea
• Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
• VE Day
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 2014:

• Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2014:

• Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
• Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
• Saint Ida of Nivelles

May 08, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2014 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. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What

May 08, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2014 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. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

May 08, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2014 was Odio by Romeo Santos Featuring Drake, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2014 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. Romeo Santos Featuring Drake - Odio
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
3. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Marco Antonio Solis - El Perdedor
4. Wisin Featuring Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin - Adrenalina
5. Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida