Friday May 16, 2008: on this day

May 16, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 137th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2008 can also be written as 5/16/2008 in the US and as 16/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on May 16, 2008:

• Ten people were killed and one critically injured at the rizal commercial banking corporation branch in cabuyao (laguna, philippines) during what may have been the most bloody bank robberies in philippine history. usa today.com: 9 people were killed in a bank robbery in the philippines
• In the 2008 presidential election, leonel fernandez was re-elected president of the dominican republic.
• Up to 100 people are killed in a pipeline explosion in lagos, nigeria.
• Strong aftershocks to the 2008 sichuan earthquake disrupt rescue efforts by cutting off communications and roads to areas most affected.
• Tim montgomery, a former olympic sprinter from the united states, was sentenced to 46-months imprisonment for his role in a money laundering and check fraud scheme.
• The united states and north korea reach a deal to resume food aid, with north korea receiving 500,000 tonnes of food over the next year.
• The death toll from cyclone nargis is doubled by the state peace and development council of burma, with 55,000 people missing and 19,359 injured.
• The court of arbitration for sport reverses the iaaf decision to ban oscar pistorius, a south african double-amputee runner, from its competitions. this allows him to try to be the first leg amputee to compete in the olympic games.
• The president of the united states george w. bush arrives to saudi arabia to talk about rising fuel prices with king abdullah, saudi arabia. saudi arabia announces later plans to increase its production by 300,000. barrels per day.
• Osama bin laden, al-qaeda leader, leaves an audio message online pledging to fight against israel.
• At least 9 people are killed by a suicide bomber in sri lanka's capital colombo.
• The june 27th runoff election for 2008 presidential elections between robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, and morgan tsvangirai, movement for democratic change, is scheduled.

May 16, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $190.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.46

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9989 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0475 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9925 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.11 JPY

May 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Dijon : 1 - 1
• Amiens - Gueugnon : 4 - 4
• Angers - Brest : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Niort : 1 - 0
• Chateauroux - Clermont : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:10 pm and setting at 03:54 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

• Megan Fox

  American actress and model.

• Pierce Brosnan

  He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

• Janet Jackson

  American actress and recording artist.

• Melanie Lynskey

  Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

• Tori Spelling

  American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Joseph Morgan

  Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

  Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

• Danny Trejo

  Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

• David Boreanaz

  David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 16th

You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 3 days old,

or 831 weeks

or 5817 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2008?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2008.

Famous people died on May 16, 2008:

• Rodert Mondavi

  Rodert Mondavi was an American winemaker and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the growth of the California wine industry.

• David Mitton

  British television director (born 1939).

• Domenico Noviello

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

• Jim Henson

  American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

• Andy Kaufman

  American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

• Ronnie James Dio

  American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

• Alain Cuny

  French actor.

• Irwin Shaw

  American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

• Marisa Mell

  Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

• Verley Tinsley

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

• Camala Markandaya

  Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

• Romaldo Giurgola

  Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

Holidays on May 16, 2008:

• Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
• Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2008:

• International Day of Living Together in Peace
• International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2008:

• Saint HonorT of Amiens
• Saint Andrew Bobola
• Saint Ubaldus
• Saint Simon Stock
• Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
• Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.

May 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Ray J - Sexy Can I

May 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
3. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
4. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
5. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air

May 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
3. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
4. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
5. Wisin & Yandel - Ahora Es