Thursday May 22, 2008: on this day
May 22, 2008 was the 143rd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 22, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 22, 2008, who was born and died on May 22, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take A Bow by Rihanna), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Drive Thru New Zealand) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 2008?
- 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?
- May 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 2008?
- May 22, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 2008?
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 happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 2008:
- Between 22 may 2008 and 31 may 2008, 235 tornadoes were unleashed by the tornado outbreak sequence. the tornadoes ravaged 19 states and one canadian province.
- Explosion of a bomb at the princesshay shopping center in exeter, england linked to islamic terrorist acts
- California governor arnold schwarzenegger declares an emergency in santa cruz county in response to the ongoing summit fire in the santa cruz mountains.
- Weld county tornado: a tornado that ripped through weld county in colorado leaves one person dead and more than 100 injured. colorado governor bill ritter declares an emergency and activates colorado national guard to assist in the affected area.
- Two civilians and one soldier from lithuania are killed in violent protest by afghans against the koran shooting at the chagcharan airport in the ghor province, afghanistan.
- With 29,328 people still missing, the death toll from 2008 sichuan earthquake is now at 51,151.
- President of georgia mikheil sakashvili claimed victory for his united national movement party at the georgian legislative elections, 2008. the opposition claimed that the vote was rigged.
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
May 22, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 22, 2008! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
May 22, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 2008 was Full Moon.
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.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 22, 2008
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!Who was born on May 22, 2008?
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
- Naomi Campbell
English actress, singer, model and author.
- Bharat Gopy
Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
- Charles Aznavour
French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
- Johnny Gill
Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
- George Best
Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
- Lucy Gordon
British actress and model (born 1980).
- Susan Strasberg
American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
- Richard Benjamin
American actor, on-screen since 1969.
- Alison Eastwood
Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
- Paul Winfield
American actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 10 months old,
or 190 months and 6 days old,
or 827 weeks
or 5789 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2008?
There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
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.
May 22, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 2008:
- Robert Asprin
American soldier and author (d. 2008).
- Harald Fritzsche
- Paolo Giuntella
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Margaret Rutherford
English actress (born in 1892).
- Rocky Graziano
American actor and boxer (d. 1990).
- Joan Davis
Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Langston Hughes
American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Quiera Jones
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.
May 22, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 2008:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 2008:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 2008:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
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.
May 22, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
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 R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 22, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 22, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 22, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 22, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Juanes - Me Enamora
May 22, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 22, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 22, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 22, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 22, 2008?
On May 22, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2008?
On May 22, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 2008?
On May 22, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
What happened in 2008?
2008 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
- The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
- Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.
Do you remember 2008? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for May 2008?
May 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.