What happened on Monday May 05, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 05, 2008:

• Cyclone Nargis Devastates Myanmar Media reports confirmed that Cyclone Nargis had caused catastrophic loss of life, with over 10,000 people killed in Myanmar, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's recent history.
• US Banks Tighten Lending Standards In response to the ongoing subprime mortgage crisis, the United States Federal Reserve System reported that banks were increasing lending standards for home mortgages and consumer loans to mitigate financial risks.
• Record-Breaking Crude Oil Price Reaches $120.36 On May 5, 2008, crude oil futures for June delivery reached an unprecedented price of $120.36 per barrel, marking a significant milestone in global energy markets.
• Santa Cruz Autonomy Referendum In a controversial referendum, 86% of voters in Bolivia's Santa Cruz district supported greater regional autonomy, directly challenging President Evo Morales, who condemned the vote as illegal.
• 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.

Events in 2008

May 05, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 05, 2008

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

May 05, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2008 can also be written as 5/5/2008 in the US and as 5/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 05, 2008:

• Irv Robbins

  Co-founder of Baskin-Robbins, the world-famous ice cream chain.

• Jerry Wallace

  American singer and guitarist (b. 1928).

• Mildred Loving
• Pak Kyongni

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 5th

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.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Madonna - 4 Minutes
5. 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.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
4. Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
5. Rick Ross Featuring T-Pain - The Boss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 2008

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Someone born on May 05, 2008 is:

17 years and 9 days old,

or 204 months and 9 days old,

or 888 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6218 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2008?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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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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