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see horoscope and birth chart for May 21, 2008What happened on Wednesday May 21, 2008?
About May 21st, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: The North West Frontier Province in Pakistan signed a controversial peace agreement with Taliban militants. The agreement stipulated troop withdrawal from Swat Valley and the introduction of Sharia law in exchange for halting suicide bombings and attacks on government buildings.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 2008 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Take A Bow by Rihanna
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
More about May 21st, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 2008.
May 21, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 2008:
- Pakistan-Taliban Peace Agreement The North West Frontier Province in Pakistan signed a controversial peace agreement with Taliban militants. The agreement stipulated troop withdrawal from Swat Valley and the introduction of Sharia law in exchange for halting suicide bombings and attacks on government buildings.
- Lebanese Political Agreement A significant political agreement was reached in Lebanon between the anti-Syrian government and pro-Syrian opposition. Key provisions included electing Michel Suleiman as President, prohibiting intra-Lebanese armed conflicts, establishing a unity government with opposition veto power, and preparing a new electoral law for the 2009 parliamentary elections.
- Oil Prices Surge U.S. crude oil prices dramatically increased to US$130 per barrel, surpassing the previous day's record of US$134. This significant price spike reflected growing global economic tensions and energy market volatility.
- Israel-Syria Peace Talks Indirect peace negotiations between Israel and Syria were initiated in Turkey, with the hope of eventually reaching a direct agreement concerning border disputes. This diplomatic effort represented a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
- Georgian Presidential Election In the 2008 Georgian general election, President Mikheil Saakashvili secured a decisive victory, winning 60 percent of the vote. Opposition candidate David Gamkrelidze received 15 percent of the votes, indicating a strong mandate for Saakashvili's continued leadership.
- South African Riots Response South African President Thabo Mbeki mobilized the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) to address and suppress the 2008 South Africa riots, demonstrating a strong governmental response to civil unrest.
- Supernova Observation SN 2008D became the first supernova observed in real-time as it was exploding, representing a significant astronomical breakthrough in understanding stellar evolution.
- David Cook Wins American Idol Rock singer David Cook was crowned the winner of the final episode of American Idol, marking a significant moment in the popular music competition's history.
- Witch Burning Tragedy in Kenya A horrific incident occurred in Kenya where eleven elderly individuals were brutally murdered by a mob, accused of practicing witchcraft. This event highlights the persistent issue of superstition and mob violence in some rural communities.
May 21, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 21, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.62
- Apple AAPL: opens at $185.61
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.80
- General Electric GE: opens at $31.77
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.05
Exchange Rates on May 21, 2008:
- 1 USD = 103.25 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9909 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0355 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9597 CNY
- 1 EUR = 161.75 JPY
What day of the week was May 21, 2008?
May 21, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 2008 can also be written as 5/21/2008 in the US and as 21/5/2008 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
- Usher - Love In This Club
May 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
- Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
- Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
May 21, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 2008 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 06:56 am.
The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.
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How old is someone born on May 21, 2008?
Someone born on May 21, 2008 is:
16 years 11 months old,
or 203 months and 23 days old,
or 886 weeks
or 6202 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2008?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2008.
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