Wednesday May 08, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/8/2019, UK date format: 8/5/2019

May 8th, 2019 was the 128th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 08 across the years or at May 2019 calendar.

May 08, 2019 Events

What happened on May 08, 2019?

Historical Events

2019 Lahore Bombing: At least 11 people are killed in a blast near the Data Darbar Sufi shrine, Lahore (Pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. Half of these were police officers.
At least 11 people are killed in a blast at the Data Darbar Sufi shrine, which is located in Lahore (Pakistan), just half of them being police officers.
War in Afghanistan (2001 to present): Nine people were killed when the Taliban attacked the Kabul offices for Counterpart International, an international non-governmental organization.
Nine people were killed when the Taliban attacked the Kabul offices for Counterpart International, an international non-governmental organisation.
Syrian Civil War, Northwestern Syria Offensive (April 2019-Present): Syrian government forces capture Kafr Nabudah, marking the first major territorial shift between rebel and government forces since the beginning of the demilitarization accord last year.
The ongoing offensive by the Syrian government forces captured Kafr Nabudah, marking the first major territorial shift between rebel and government forces since the beginning of the demilitarization accord last year.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess and Duke of Sussex, named their son Archie Harrison MountbattenWindsor.
Iran's nuclear program: President Hassan Rouhani, Iran, sends letters to P5+1 leaders from the United Kingdom and China. He announces Iran's partial withdrawal of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Iran also announces it will cease exporting heavy water and uranium from its nuclear program.
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent letters to the leaders of the P5+1 countries (United Kingdom, China Russia, Germany and France) announcing Iran's partial withdrawal of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Iran also announces it will cease exporting heavy water and uranium from its nuclear program.
Cross-Strait relations : Taiwan passes a law that would make Chinese spying criminals subject to life imprisonment, or even death.
Taiwan adopts a law that makes spying from China liable to life imprisonment or death.
Relations between Brazil and the United States: The U.S. President Donald Trump informs Congress that he will name Brazil a Major non NATO ally, in light of recent agreements to increase defense cooperation.
U.S. President Donald Trump informs Congress that Brazil will be designated as a Major non NATO ally, in light of recent agreements to increase defense cooperation.
Belizean-Guatemalan territorial conflict: 55.37% of Belizeans voted for the International Court of Justice to decide Belize's border dispute.
55.37% of Belizeans voted for the International Court of Justice to decide Belize's border dispute.
Asia Bibi Blasphemy Case: Asia Bibi is a Christian woman who was acquitted in blasphemy cases after she spent eight years on death row. She has now moved to Canada with her children.
Asia Bibi is a Christian woman who was acquitted for blasphemy. She spent eight years on death row and has now moved to Canada with her children.
After Barr failed to comply with a subpoena requiring him to give Congress the complete, unredacted Mueller Report, the United States House Committee on the Judiciary voted to hold Barr in contempt. In the near future, the full House will vote on this measure.
Donald Trump Jr. is being subpoenaed by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to testify before them about Trump Tower Moscow and his Russian contacts.
2019 South African general elections: South African voters go to the polls in order to elect new members to the National Assembly or Provincial Legislatures.
South African voters go to the polls in order to elect new members to the National Assembly or Provincial Legislatures.
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May 08, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other May 8th famous birthdays

Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer, son of Julio Iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
Laurence Boccolini
French television and radio host.
Fernandel
French actor and mime comedian with a long, sorrowful, equine face and a radiant and toothy smile.
Melissa Gilbert
TV Actress.

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If May 08, 2019 is your birthday you are 4 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 08.