What happened on Saturday May 24, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 24, 2008:

• China Earthquake Death Toll Estimate Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao estimated that the death toll from the 2008 Sichuan earthquake could potentially reach as high as 80,000 people, highlighting the catastrophic nature of the disaster.
• Major Earthquake in Colombia A powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Central and West regions of Colombia, with its epicenter located in the Department of Meta. The devastating event claimed at least 11 lives and left over 4,000 people injured, causing widespread destruction and disruption.
• Death of FARC Founder Confirmed Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia's Minister of Defense, officially confirmed the death of Tirofijo, the founder and commander of FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), which occurred on March 26.
• Earthquake in Central Colombia A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia, approximately 55 kilometers from Bogotá, causing significant damage. The seismic event resulted in at least six fatalities, triggered landslides, and severely shook buildings in the region.
• Myanmar Allows Foreign Aid for Cyclone Nargis After initial resistance, Myanmar's authorities finally permitted foreign humanitarian aid to enter the country in response to the devastating Cyclone Nargis.
• Devastating Floods in Chile Severe flooding in Chile resulted in at least five fatalities and displaced approximately 15,000 people. The disaster was so extensive that the Pan American Highway south to Santiago was forced to close.
• Deadly Tornadoes in Colorado and Kansas Two people were killed by a tornado in Colorado that struck Kansas south of Pratt. This tornado was part of a series of more than a dozen tornadoes that hit the region.
• Supercell Thunderstorm in Dewey County A supercell thunderstorm generated seven tornadoes in Dewey County. All tornadoes remained in open country and were rated EF0, indicating minimal damage potential.
• Helicopter Accident in California A tragic helicopter accident occurred on Santa Catalina Island near Two Harbors, California, resulting in three fatalities and three additional injuries.
• Russia Wins Eurovision Song Contest Dima Bilan represented Russia and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song 'Believe', scoring an impressive 272 points.
• Munster Wins European Rugby Cup Munster achieved a thrilling victory in the Heineken European Rugby Cup, defeating Toulouse with a narrow score of 16-13 in an intense match.
• Prince Joachim of Denmark Remarries Prince Joachim of Denmark wed French Marie Cavallier, following his previous marriage to Alexandra Manley, a Hong Kong-born woman.

Events in 2008

May 24, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 24, 2008

May 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Castellon - Albacete : 0 - 2
• Granada 74 - Celta : 1 - 1
• Sevilla B - Malaga : 0 - 1
• Tenerife - Sociedad : 1 - 2

May 24, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 145th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2008 can also be written as 5/24/2008 in the US and as 24/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 24, 2008:

• Dick Martin

  Dick Martin was an influential American comedian and television producer best known for co-creating the groundbreaking comedy show...

• Jimmy McGriff

  Renowned American jazz organist and bandleader known for his significant contributions to soul jazz and blues music during the mid-20th...

• Robert Knox
• Tano Cimarosa

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 24th

May 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24th 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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 09:58 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 24, 2008

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Someone born on May 24, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 30 days old,

or 882 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 2008?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2008.

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