What happened on Monday May 19, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 19, 2008:

• 2008 Sichuan Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck Sichuan Province in China, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The earthquake triggered numerous rescue efforts and national mourning, including a three-minute national silence to commemorate victims.
• Xenophobic Violence in South Africa A wave of attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa resulted in at least 13 deaths and forced approximately 6,000 people to flee, highlighting significant social tensions and xenophobia in the country.
• Supreme Court Rules on Internet Child Pornography Law The United States Supreme Court affirms a law making it illegal to transmit messages offering or seeking child pornography via the Internet, even without actual content.
• Nintendo Launches Wii Fit Nintendo introduces the Wii Fit exercise game and balance board in the United States, initially launching in New York City at a price of $90. This marked a significant moment in interactive fitness gaming technology.
• Strategic Petroleum Reserve Consumer Protection Act President Bush signs H.R. 6022, suspending the filling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and implementing consumer protection measures, responding to economic and energy challenges.
• UK Parliament Rejects Ban on Hybrid Embryos The British House of Commons defeats Edward Leigh's proposal to ban the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos, with 336 votes against 176, supporting scientific research.
• Mahathir Mohamad Resigns from Political Party Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, resigns from the United Malays National Organisation, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
• Detroit Red Wings Advance to Stanley Cup Finals The Detroit Red Wings defeat the Dallas Stars 4-1 in Game Six, securing their place in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, showcasing their hockey prowess.

Events in 2008

May 19, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 19, 2008

May 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 19, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $187.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.68

Exchange Rates on May 19, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9926 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0539 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9725 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.79 JPY

May 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• St Mirren - Rangers : 0 - 3

May 19, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 140th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2008 can also be written as 5/19/2008 in the US and as 19/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 19, 2008:

• Vijay Tendulkar

  Indian playwright and screenwriter (b. 1928).

• Yogi Bough

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Rihanna - Take A Bow
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Jordin Sparks - No Air
5. Usher - Love In This Club

May 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 05:24 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 19, 2008

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Someone born on May 19, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 25 days old,

or 886 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6204 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 2008?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 19, 2008.

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