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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 2008What happened on Thursday, May 22, 2008?
About May 22nd, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 22, 2008, the aftermath of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China continued to unfold, with ongoing rescue operations and efforts to provide aid to the affected populations. The earthquake had caused significant casualties and destruction in the region.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 2008 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Take A Bow by Rihanna
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- May 22, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was May 22, 2008?
- May 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 22, 2008?
- Back in 2008
May 22, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 2008:
- 2008 Sichuan earthquake aftermath continues On May 22, 2008, the aftermath of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China continued to unfold, with ongoing rescue operations and efforts to provide aid to the affected populations. The earthquake had caused significant casualties and destruction in the region. source: nytimes.com
- Massive tornado outbreak sequence in the U.S. On May 22, 2008, a series of powerful tornadoes struck parts of the United States, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The outbreak was one of the most significant in recent history. source: nytimes.com
- Windsor tornado causes significant damage On May 22, 2008, a powerful tornado struck Windsor, Ontario, Canada, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather in the region. source: cbc.ca
- Violent Protests in Afghanistan Following Koran Incident A tragic incident at Chagcharan Airport in Ghor Province, Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of two civilians and one Lithuanian soldier during protests sparked by a Koran-related controversy, highlighting the tensions and potential for violence in the region.
- Summit Fire Emergency in Santa Cruz Mountains California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger officially declared a state of emergency in Santa Cruz County due to the ongoing Summit Fire, mobilizing resources to combat and mitigate the wildfire's impact.
- Georgian Legislative Elections Controversy Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili claimed victory for his United National Movement party in the 2008 legislative elections, while the opposition alleged electoral fraud, creating political tension in the country.
- Exeter Shopping Center Bombing A bomb explosion at the Princesshay shopping center in Exeter, England, was linked to potential Islamic terrorist activities, raising concerns about domestic terrorism and public safety.
May 22, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 22, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 22, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.11
- Apple AAPL: opens at $179.18
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.28
- General Electric GE: opens at $31.04
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.55
Exchange Rates on May 22, 2008:
- 1 USD = 104.12 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9848 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.031 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.9435 CNY
- 1 EUR = 163.72 JPY
May 22, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Aberdeen - Rangers : 2 - 0
- Dundee United - Celtic : 0 - 1
- Hibernian - Motherwell : 0 - 2
What day of the week was May 22, 2008?
May 22, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 2008 can also be written as 5/22/2008 in the US and as 22/5/2008 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
May 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 2008 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 07:52 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 22, 2008?
Someone born on May 22, 2008 is:
18 years 2 months old,
or 218 months
or 947 weeks and 6 days old,
or 6635 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2008?
There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 22nd 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 2008.
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Why 2008 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to May 22, 2008 includes 2008 Sichuan earthquake aftermath continues, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 22, 2008 included “Take A Bow” by Rihanna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 22, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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