What happened on Monday, May 8, 2017?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2017:

• Sally Yates testifies on Russian election interference On May 8, 2017, former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Yates discussed the intelligence community's assessment of Russian activities and the actions taken by the Department of Justice in response. Her testimony was part of ongoing congressional investigations into the matter. source: npr.org
• North Korea detains fourth U.S. citizen On May 8, 2017, North Korea detained a fourth U.S. citizen, Kim Hak-song, on charges of 'hostile acts.' The detention occurred amid heightened tensions between North Korea and the United States over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The U.S. government called for the immediate release of all detained Americans. source: dw.com
• UN Human Rights Council reviews Philippines On May 8, 2017, the United Nations Human Rights Council conducted a review of the Philippines' human rights record. The session focused on issues such as extrajudicial killings, freedom of expression, and the treatment of indigenous peoples. The review was part of the Universal Periodic Review process, which assesses the human rights practices of all UN member states. source: rappler.com
• Phoenix Police Arrest Maryvale Serial Killer Law enforcement in Phoenix, Arizona successfully apprehended the notorious Maryvale serial killer, bringing an end to a series of dangerous criminal activities targeting the local community.
• Scientific Breakthrough in Understanding Hair Aging Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center published groundbreaking research in Genes & Development, exploring the biological mechanisms behind hair graying and baldness. The study identified KROX20 protein and stem cell factor as crucial elements in hair shaft development and aging processes.
• Heather Wilson Confirmed as Air Force Secretary The United States Senate confirmed Heather Wilson as the Secretary of the Air Force, a significant political appointment in the Trump administration's national defense leadership.
• Spirit Airlines Flight Disruptions Spirit Airlines experienced significant operational disruptions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, canceling 11 flights and delaying 30 others due to an ongoing dispute with the Air Line Pilots Association International. The tensions escalated with three individuals being taken into custody during protests.
• Australia Destroys Rare Historical Daisy Specimens Australia reportedly destroyed rare daisy specimens dating back to the 1850s, which were originally preserved at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. The destruction was allegedly due to incomplete administrative documentation.

Events in 2017

May 08, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 08, 2017

May 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $149.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.97
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.16
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.80

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.915 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.262 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7729 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3538 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3698 CAD

May 08, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Union Berlin : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Leganes - Betis : 4 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Ajaccio GFCO : 1 - 0
• Lens - Strasbourg : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Middlesbrough : 3 - 0

May 08, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 128th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2017 can also be written as 5/8/2017 in the US and as 8/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2017 in the complete 2017 calendar

May 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
5. Future - Mask Off

May 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
3. Future - Mask Off
4. Kendrick Lamar - DNA.
5. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy

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

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May 08, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 05:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2017

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Someone born on May 08, 2017 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 10 days old,

or 488 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3420 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2017?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 8th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 08, 2017.

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