Thursday May 01, 2008

US date format: 5/1/2008, UK date format: 1/5/2008

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 1, 2008).

The number one song in US was Lollipop by Lil Wayne. American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West was #1 song in the UK.

Kung Fu Panda, directed by Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while Bonk by Mary Roach was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Cinemania. If you liked videogames you were probably playing 1 vs. 100 or Chaos;Head.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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May 01, 2008 Events

What happened on May 01, 2008?


Historical Events

  • A US navy ship is off Somalia's coast and launches a missile attack against Aden Hashi Ayro's home in Dusamareb. It kills him along with at least ten others. Ayro was the military leader of al-Shabab and held most of Somalia under his control.
  • In 14 of the 34 European Patent Convention Contracting States, the London Agreement for translation of European patents entered into force. (EPO),
  • After two fatal accidents, the United States Air Force grounded all T-38C training planes within eight days.
  • After more than six years of captivity, Sami Mohy El Din Muhammed Al Hajj was released from Guantanamo Bay.
  • The President of the United States George W. Bush has authorized tougher sanctions against Myanmar, including a freeze on assets owned by Myanmar state-owned companies that are located in the United States.
  • To alleviate the subprime mortgage crisis, the United States Federal Reserve System auctions $24.12 billion worth of Treasury securities.
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What happened on May 01 in history? Find out the list of May 1st major events

What was 2008 famous for? Discover everything about 2008

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May 01, 2008 Famous Deaths


Who died on May 01, 2008?

Other May 1st famous deaths

  • Brazilian Formula One race car driver and three-time world champion.

  • Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist, a 6' 1", 215-lb winner of the contests for Mr.

  • American director and screenwriter (d. 1991).

  • Actor (Bernardo-Zorro), dies at 72.

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May 01, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Rat chinese zodiac sign

Rat

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May 01, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 01, 2008?


The day of the week was Thursday.

May 1st marks the 121st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 244 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

Starring: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman

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

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on May 01, 2008? Which were the top hits on May 01, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bleeding Loveyoutube
  3. - No Air
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - Touch My Bodyyoutube

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Bodyyoutube
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - Sexy Can I
  5. - I Remember

Top #5 Latin songs

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

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in May 2008?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Bonk by Mary Roach

Bonk

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"Rich in dexterous and hilarious innuendo, laughter-out-loud humor, and illuminating facts. It's addictively readable." --Los Angeles Times Book Review.?Bonk is the best-selling author Stiff. She shares her wild curiosity and insight with readers.

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

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.

Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller

Girls Like Us

By:

The remarkable and compelling biography of three of America’s most influential musicians--Carole King and Joni Mitchell--records their lives as women at an extraordinary moment in time.

Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner

Certain Girls

By:

Readers fell in love Cannie Shapiro. She is the smart, sharp-tongued and bighearted heroine of Good in Bed. After her mother was out of the closet, she found her happy ending.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

1 vs. 100

1 vs. 100

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Game show

Publisher: DSI Games

Chaos;Head

Chaos;Head

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360, PSP, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad,[1] Android

Genre: Psychological thriller, sci-fi, supernatural, romance

Publisher: Nitroplus (Windows) 5pb. (X360, PS3, PSP, PSV, iOS, ANRD) Naotaka Hayashi (scenario writer) Choco (product designer) Toshimichi Isoe, Takeshi Abo (composers) Mutsumi Sasaki (character designer)

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Midway Games

Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead

Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror

Publisher: Valve Corporation Electronic Arts (retail)

Crazy Mouse

Crazy Mouse

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Action puzzle game

Publisher: Ultizen Games

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $175.01
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.06

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 104.39 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0194 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0477 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9885 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 161.47 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on May 01, 2008?

On May 01, 2008 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is May 01, 2008?

On May 01, 2008 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on May 01, 2008?

On May 01, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 2008?

On May 01, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 2008?

On May 01, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on May 01, 2008?

Famous people died on May 01, 2008 include, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, Philipp Freiherr von Boeselager, Anthony Mamo.

What was the number one song in May 01, 2008?

The number one song in the week of May 01, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne in US and American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West in UK.

What were the top hits on May 01, 2008?

The top hits on May 01, 2008 were Lollipop by Lil Wayne, Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, No Air by Jordin Sparks in US and American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, Low by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, Mercy by Duffy in UK.