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see horoscope and birth chart for May 05, 2008What happened on Monday, May 5, 2008?
About May 5th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 5, 2008, reports indicated that U.S. banks were tightening lending standards in response to the ongoing financial crisis. This shift had significant implications for credit availability and the economy.
- Day of the week: May 5th, 2008 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- May 05, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 05, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was May 05, 2008?
- May 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 05, 2008?
- Back in 2008
May 05, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 2008:
- US banks tighten lending standards On May 5, 2008, reports indicated that U.S. banks were tightening lending standards in response to the ongoing financial crisis. This shift had significant implications for credit availability and the economy. source: reuters.com
- Record-breaking crude oil price reaches $120.36 On May 5, 2008, crude oil prices hit a record high of $120.36 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. This milestone had significant implications for global economies. source: reuters.com
- Santa Cruz autonomy referendum On May 5, 2008, an autonomy referendum was held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where voters supported greater autonomy from the central government. This event was significant in the context of regional politics in Bolivia. source: reuters.com
- Crude Oil Price Volatility Crude oil prices experienced significant volatility, briefly rising above $100 per barrel before closing at $99.62, reflecting the turbulent energy market conditions.
- Food Riots in Mogadishu Tensions escalated in Mogadishu, Somalia, when soldiers killed two people during food riots, highlighting the severe economic and food security challenges in the region.
- Santa Monica High School Wins National Science Bowl Santa Monica High School from California emerged victorious in the 2008 Department of Energy National Science Bowl, showcasing exceptional scientific knowledge and teamwork.
- Neil Diamond Releases 'Home Before Dark' Neil Diamond released his twenty-seventh studio album 'Home Before Dark' through American/Columbia Records, achieving top chart positions in the United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
- Bus Explosion in Shanghai A tragic bus explosion in Shanghai, China, resulted in three fatalities and three injuries, prompting local authorities to investigate the incident.
May 05, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 05, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.65
- Apple AAPL: opens at $181.81
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.95
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.36
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.76
Exchange Rates on May 05, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.93 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0122 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.053 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9882 CNY
- 1 EUR = 162.61 JPY
May 05, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Boulogne - Grenoble : 0 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Falkirk - Hearts : 2 - 1
- Newcastle - Chelsea : 0 - 2
What day of the week was May 05, 2008?
May 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 2008:
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Irv RobbinsCo-founder of Baskin-Robbins, the world-famous ice cream chain.
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Jerry WallaceAmerican singer and guitarist (b. 1928).
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May 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 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 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Madonna - 4 Minutes
- Usher - Love In This Club
May 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
- Rick Ross Featuring T-Pain - The Boss
May 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
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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 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 10:03 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.
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How old is someone born on May 05, 2008?
Someone born on May 05, 2008 is:
18 years 3 months old,
or 219 months and 2 days old,
or 952 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6668 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2008?
There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 5th 2027.
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 05, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2008.
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Back in 2008
Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 5, 2008, a 2008 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 5, 2008 includes US banks tighten lending standards, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 5, 2008 included “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 5, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make May 5, 2008 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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