What happened on Thursday May 08, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2014:

• World's Oldest Astrolabe Discovered Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest astrolabe, dating back to around 1498, near Al Hallaniyah Island, Oman. The artifact was found in a Portuguese shipwreck associated with the explorer Vasco da Gama, providing valuable insights into maritime navigation technology of the Age of Exploration.
• Carlton Hotel Explosion in Aleppo During the Syrian Civil War, a large explosion destroyed the Carlton Hotel in Aleppo, which was being used as a military base by the Syrian Army, highlighting the ongoing conflict and destruction in the region.
• Pakistani Soldiers Killed in North Waziristan A roadside bomb killed eight Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan border in North Waziristan, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall The National Football League (NFL) held its annual draft at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, marking an important event in the professional football calendar.
• Jadeveon Clowney First Pick in NFL Draft South Carolina outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was selected as the first overall pick by the Houston Texans in the NFL Draft, marking a significant moment in his professional football career.
• Barclays Announces Major Job Cuts Barclays, a prominent British bank, announced plans to eliminate 19,000 jobs over the next three years and exit Western Europe's retail banking market, signaling significant restructuring in the banking sector.
• Petrobras Job Reduction Brazilian oil company Petrobras announced it would cut 8,000 jobs through voluntary dismissal, following substantial economic losses related to the Pasadena Refining System crisis.
• Thai Prime Minister Facing Impeachment Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was referred to the Senate for impeachment by the National Anti-Corruption Commission over a controversial and failed rice subsidy program.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from May. 08, 2014

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

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

Famous people died on May 08, 2014:

• Roger L. Easton

  Roger L. Easton was a pioneering American scientist who played a crucial role in developing the Global Positioning System (GPS),...

• Joseph P. Teasdale

  48th Governor of Missouri, serving as a prominent American lawyer and politician during his career.

• R. Douglas Stuart Jr.

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

• Yago Lamela

  Spanish long jumper (b. 1977).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 8th

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.

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 music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 08, 2014! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 2014

Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2014

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 08, 2014 is:

11 years 1 month old,

or 133 months and 16 days old,

or 580 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4065 days 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 08, 2014?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.