What happened on Friday May 23, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2008:

• Union of South American Nations (Unasur) Established Leaders from 12 South American nations signed a landmark treaty in Brazil, creating the Union of South American Nations (Unasur). This regional body aims to enhance economic and political integration, bringing together Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela in a significant diplomatic milestone.
• China and Russia Criticize US Missile Defense System Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev jointly condemned the United States' National Missile Defense System, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and strategic disagreements between global powers.
• International Court of Justice Resolves Malaysia-Singapore Territorial Dispute The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded a 29-year territorial dispute between Malaysia and Singapore by awarding Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapore, demonstrating international legal mechanisms for resolving territorial conflicts.
• Massive Irregularities in US Defense Expenditures An independent investigation revealed that 95% of contractors' payments for $8.2 Billion in US Department of Defense expenditures in Iraq, Egypt, and Kuwait since 2001 failed to meet basic documentation requirements, raising significant concerns about fiscal accountability.
• UN Secures Aid Access for Myanmar Cyclone Victims UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced that Myanmar's government would allow international aid workers unrestricted access to areas devastated by Cyclone Nargis, marking a crucial breakthrough in humanitarian relief efforts.
• Death of Cornell Capa, Renowned Photographer Cornell Capa, a prominent Hungarian-American photographer known for his significant contributions to photojournalism, passed away. As a key figure in documentary photography, Capa was renowned for capturing powerful social and humanitarian images throughout his career.
• Germany Fines Managers for Fatal Maglev Accident German authorities fined two track managers for their role in the 2006 Lathen maglev accident that resulted in 23 deaths and 11 injuries. A third defendant will be tried separately due to suicide concerns, highlighting accountability in transportation safety.
• Safety Concerns Ground British RAF Nimrod Fleet A coroner recommended grounding the entire British Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Nimrod aircraft fleet due to significant safety concerns, emphasizing the critical importance of aviation safety protocols.
• Tragic Claymore Mine Explosion in Sri Lanka A devastating claymore mine explosion in Kilinochchi, North Sri Lanka, resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including a child, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian challenges in conflict-affected regions.
• Russia Wins Eurovision Song Contest At the Belgrade Arena in Serbia, the Eurovision Song Contest concluded with Russian singer Dima Bilan winning the competition with his ballad 'Believe'. This marked Russia's first victory in the prestigious international music competition, signaling the country's growing cultural presence in European entertainment.
• Industrial Action Disrupts Irish Railway Services An unofficial industrial action by Iarnrod Eireann, Ireland's national railway operator, significantly impacted approximately 20,000 passengers, underscoring labor tensions in the transportation sector.
• Tragic Bus Accident in France A bus accident in central France near Blois resulted in the tragic deaths of seven Moroccan tourists, highlighting road safety concerns for international travelers.

Events in 2008

May 23, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 23, 2008

May 23, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $180.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.96
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.35

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2008:

• 1 USD = 103.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9898 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0238 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9416 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.95 JPY

May 23, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2008 can also be written as 5/23/2008 in the US and as 23/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 2008:

• Utah Phillips

  Renowned American folk singer, storyteller, and labor rights activist who significantly influenced folk music and social justice movements.

• Iñaki Ochoa de Olza

  Spanish mountaineer (b. 1967).

• Lica Steiner

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 11:00 pm and setting at 08:54 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 23, 2008

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Someone born on May 23, 2008 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months

or 882 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6179 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2008?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2008.

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