What happened on Thursday May 22, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2008:

• 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Devastating Aftermath The catastrophic 2008 Sichuan earthquake continues to reveal its immense human toll, with 51,151 confirmed deaths and 29,328 people still unaccounted for, representing one of the most significant natural disasters in recent Chinese history.
• Massive Tornado Outbreak Sequence A severe and unprecedented tornado outbreak sequence struck North America between May 22-31, 2008, generating 235 tornadoes that devastated 19 states in the United States and one Canadian province, causing widespread destruction and significant meteorological disruption.
• Windsor Tornado of 2008 A powerful tornado swept across Weld County, Colorado, creating a 39-mile destructive path up to one mile wide. The tornado caused one fatality, 78 injuries, left 60,000 people without electricity, and caused significant infrastructure damage including overturning 15 railroad cars.
• 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.

Events in 2008

May 22, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 22, 2008

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 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 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 22, 2008:

• Paolo Giuntella

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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.

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 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.

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 22nd is Gemini.

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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 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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 2008

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Someone born on May 22, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months and 1 day old,

or 882 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6180 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2008?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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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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