Saturday May 10, 2008: on this day

May 10, 2008 was the 131st day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 10, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 10, 2008, who was born and died on May 10, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Drive Thru New Zealand) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 10th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 2008?


May 10, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 131st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 2008 can also be written as 5/10/2008 in the US and as 10/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 2008:

  • A tornado ef4 strikes the oklahoma-kansas border, killing 21 and injuring more than 100.
  • War in darfur: the justice and equality movement and sudanese government forces clash in omdurman and khartoum. this is the first time that fighting has taken place in the capital of the country.
  • May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence:
  • Picher, oklahoma is the victim of a tornado that kills at most nine people.
  • At least 12 people are killed by a tornado in southwest missouri. most of the damage is in newton county, missouri.
  • News corporation withdraws its offer to buy the new york city newspaper "newsday"
  • Alexander zelin, chief of russia's air force, accuses nato fighters launching ampquotair strikesampquot during the escort by russian bombers.
  • Muqtada al-sadr announced a ceasefire for baghdad's sadr district.
  • Unrest in 2008 in lebanon
  • Fuad saniora, the prime minister of lebanon, accuses hezbollah d'avoir staged an armed coupampquot on lebanon.
  • Two key government decisions were overturned by the lebanese army to ease tensions between hezvollah, government of lebanon and hezvollah.
  • Ninawa campaign: a major operation was launched by the iraqi army in northern mosul to defeat al-qaeda and its allied forces.
  • May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence:: a tornado kills at least nine in picher, oklahoma. (ktul.com) (ap via yahoo! news: a swarm tornadoes in southwest missouri has killed at least 12 people. most of the damage was in newton county, missouri.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: illinois senator barack obama leads the way in supporting superdelegates to democratic national convention
  • 2008 attack on omdurman and khartoum - hundreds of darfur rebels, part of the justice and equality movement, reach khartoum's outskirts and engage in fighting with the sudanese army.
  • Unrest in 2008 lebanon:: fuad saniora, the prime minister of lebanon, accuses hezbollah's of "an armed coup against lebanon." (ap via the international herald tribune). the lebanese army reverses two important government decisions to ease tensions between hezvollah, the government of lebanon, and hezbollah.
  • Morgan tsvangarai (leader of the movement for democratic change in zimbabwe) announces that he will run for a second term in the 2008 zimbabwean presidential election.
  • Voters in burma vote for the burmese constitution referendum 2008, despite widespread destruction caused by cyclone nargis and widespread doubts about its legitimacy.
  • Two of pakistan's major coalition parties met in london to negotiate, but they failed to reach an agreement.

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May 10, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Anderlecht : 1 - 2
  • Charleroi - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 3
  • Club Brugge - Westerlo : 4 - 0
  • Dender - Gent : 0 - 3
  • Genk - Standard : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Dortmund : 2 - 2
  • Cottbus - Hamburg : 2 - 0
  • Duisburg - Bayern Munich : 2 - 3
  • Hansa Rostock - Leverkusen : 1 - 2
  • Hertha - Nurnberg : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Castellon - Elche : 1 - 0
  • Eibar - Las Palmas : 2 - 2
  • Malaga - Gimnastic : 1 - 2
  • Sevilla B - Celta : 2 - 1
  • Tenerife - Sp Gijon : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - Sochaux : 2 - 0
  • Le Mans - Marseille : 0 - 0
  • Lille - Lens : 2 - 1
  • Lyon - Nancy : 1 - 0
  • Metz - Lorient : 1 - 2
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May 10, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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.

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May 10, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 10th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 10, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 10, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:34 am and setting at 01:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Who was born on May 10, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

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May 10, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 18 days old,

or 828 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5801 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 2008?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 10, 2008.

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May 10, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 2008:

  • Leyla Gencer

    Turkish soprano (b. 1928).

  • Jessie Jacobs

    Actress from australia (born in 1990).

  • Werner Roell
  • Roberto Berardi
  • Mario Schiano
  • Eusebio Ríos
  • Paul Haeberlin

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hans Wyler

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

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May 10, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 2008:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 2008:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 2008:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 10, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 10, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - No Air
  4. - 4 Minutes
  5. - Love In This Club

May 10, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 10, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Love In This Club
  4. - The Way That I Love You
  5. - The Boss

May 10, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 10, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 10, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 10, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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May 10, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Changeling

Changeling

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Two Lovers

Two Lovers

Release year: 2008

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Anne Joyce

Country: United States of America

Elegy

Elegy

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

May 10, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Drive Thru New Zealand

Drive Thru New Zealand

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Greg Browning

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

May 10, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. by Maria Shriver

Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within.

By:

"Maria Shriver has a gift for being wise, funny, and caring. We are lucky to have her as our guide." --

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth

By:

"A wake-up call to the whole planet. . . [A New Earth] helps you to stop creating your own suffering and obsessing about the past or the future, and instead to live in the present.

Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Unaccustomed Earth

By:

These eight stories, by Jhumpa lahiri, are beloved and bestselling. They take us from Seattle and Cambridge to India and Thailand as they look into the secrets at their heart.

Santa Fe Dead by Stuart Woods

Santa Fe Dead

By:

OUR FAVORITE LEGAL EAGLE LIVES IN NEW MEXICO. Attorney Ed Eagle believes he is safe from his ex-wife black widow, who is currently in police custody.

Hold Tight by Harlan Coben

Hold Tight

By:

Harlan Coben's #1 New York Times Bestseller asks parents how well they know their children and puts them on a technological rollercoaster of their worst fears.

May 10, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 10, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Platform: PlayStation 2[1][2]

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Commando: Steel Disaster

Commando: Steel Disaster

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: run and gun video game

Publisher: Lexicon Entertainment, XS Games

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Play THQ

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Point-and-Click

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, Sandbox

Publisher: Sega Vivendi Games

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Who was the US President on May 10, 2008?

On May 10, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 2008?

On May 10, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 2008?

On May 10, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for May 2008?

May 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2008 calendar looked like.

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