What happened on Tuesday May 08, 2018?

About May 8th, 2018, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Guardian reports on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London, which claimed 71 lives. Investigations reveal that cost-cutting measures, including rejecting non-flammable cladding, potentially exacerbated the disaster.
  • Day of the week: May 8th, 2018 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch

More about May 8th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 2018.

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May 08, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 2018:

  • Grenfell Tower Fire Aftermath The Guardian reports on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London, which claimed 71 lives. Investigations reveal that cost-cutting measures, including rejecting non-flammable cladding, potentially exacerbated the disaster.
  • Iran Nuclear Deal Controversy Iran announces its potential withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran nuclear deal), stating it will maintain commitment but is prepared to increase uranium enrichment if the agreement becomes unfavorable.
  • Argentina's Economic Crisis President Mauricio Macri initiates negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to secure financial support. Argentina faces severe economic challenges with a 40% interest rate, 25% inflation, and a critically devalued peso.
  • Colombia War Crimes Tribunal Investigation Colombia's war crimes tribunal begins a comprehensive investigation into atrocities committed during the prolonged conflict that began in 1960, aiming to uncover and document human rights violations.
  • Armenian Velvet Revolution The Armenian parliament elects Nikol Pashinyan, a prominent protest leader, as the new Prime Minister, marking a significant political transformation following widespread demonstrations.
  • Ebola Outbreak in DRC A new Ebola virus outbreak is declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with at least 17 fatalities reported, raising international health concerns.
  • Bosnian War Crimes Appeal The Bosnian prosecution files an appeal against the acquittal of Naser Oric, former Bosnian Army commander at Srebrenica, who was accused of murdering Serb prisoners during the Bosnian War.
  • UAE Takeover of Socotra During the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, the United Arab Emirates takes control of Socotra island, prompting a joint statement from Yemeni political parties demanding immediate troop withdrawal.
  • Record-Breaking Ocean Wave New Zealand scientists record the largest wave ever measured in the Southern Hemisphere, with a remarkable height of 23.8 meters, highlighting extreme maritime conditions.
  • Paris Saint-Germain Domestic Treble Paris Saint-Germain secures the French domestic football treble by winning the French Cup Final against Les Herbiers with a decisive 2-0 victory.

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May 08, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 08, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $184.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $95.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.18
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $143.00

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8428 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7382 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3424 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2953 CAD
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What day of the week was May 08, 2018?


May 08, 2018 was a Tuesday and it was the 128th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2018 can also be written as 5/8/2018 in the US and as 8/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2018:

  • Big Bully Busick

    American professional wrestler (b. 1954).

  • Anne V. Coates

    British film editor (lawrence of arabia, the elephant man, erin brockovich), oscar winner (1963) (b. 1925).

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May 08, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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May 08, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2018 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 01:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.

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How old is someone born on May 08, 2018?


Someone born on May 08, 2018 is:

7 years and 28 days old,

or 84 months and 28 days old,

or 369 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2585 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2018?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 08, 2018.

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