What happened on Tuesday May 20, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2008:

• Burma Mourns Cyclone Nargis Victims Burma begins a three-day national mourning period for victims of Cyclone Nargis and, in a significant humanitarian gesture, allows foreign aid workers to enter the country to provide critical assistance.
• UN Secretary-General Responds to Cyclone Nargis Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of United Nations, leaves for Burma to address the critical humanitarian situation caused by Cyclone Nargis, emphasizing the urgent need for international aid and support.
• Senator Edward Kennedy Diagnosed with Brain Tumor US Senator Edward Kennedy, aged 76, is diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, marking a significant moment in American political history.
• 2008 US Democratic Primary Elections Voters in Oregon, Kentucky, and Washington participate in primary elections. Senator Hillary Clinton wins the Kentucky Democratic Primary, while Senator Barack Obama is projected to win the Oregon Democratic Primary, continuing their competitive race for the presidential nomination.
• Iraqi Troops Retake Sadr City Ten thousand Iraqi troops storm Sadr City in Baghdad to regain control from Shiite militants, representing a significant military operation in the ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.
• Mike Piazza Retires from Major League Baseball Mike Piazza, a legendary catcher for the Oakland Athletics, retires at age 39 after an illustrious career. A 12-time all-star with 427 career home runs, Piazza is considered one of the greatest hitting catchers in baseball history.
• Ma Ying-jeou Becomes Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou is sworn into office as President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), with Liu Chao-shiuan serving as his Premier, marking a significant moment in Taiwanese political leadership.
• Canadian Stock Market Reaches Record High Canada's S&P/TSX composite index closes at a record high, surpassing 15,000 points (specifically at 15,047), indicating strong performance in the Canadian financial markets.

Events in 2008

May 20, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 20, 2008

May 20, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $181.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.05

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2008:

• 1 USD = 103.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9914 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0367 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9735 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.19 JPY

May 20, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2008 can also be written as 5/20/2008 in the US and as 20/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 2008:

• Hamilton Jordan

  Influential political strategist who served as White House Chief of Staff under President Jimmy Carter.

• Jürgen Ehlers
• Tristano Manacorda
• Gian Paolo Brizio

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 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 20th 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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 06:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 2008

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Someone born on May 20, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 24 days old,

or 886 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6203 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2008?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 2008.

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