What happened on Sunday May 25, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 25, 2008:

• Devastating Sichuan Earthquake A catastrophic earthquake struck Sichuan Province, China, causing massive destruction. The Chinese Cabinet reported a staggering death toll of 62,664, with thousands of buildings destroyed and hundreds injured, marking one of the most significant natural disasters of 2008.
• NASA's Phoenix Lander Reaches Mars NASA's Phoenix lander successfully touched down in the Green Valley region of Mars, initiating a groundbreaking mission to search for environments potentially suitable for water and microbial life, expanding humanity's understanding of the Red Planet.
• Michel Suleiman Elected President of Lebanon Lebanon's parliament elected army commander General Michel Suleiman as the country's president, marking a significant political transition in the nation's governance during a period of regional instability.
• UN Conference on Cyclone Nargis Recovery UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a conference with representatives from 50 countries to discuss recovery efforts following Cyclone Nargis, demonstrating international cooperation in humanitarian aid.
• BJP Wins Significant Electoral Victory in Karnataka India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured its largest electoral victory in Karnataka, signaling a significant political shift and demonstrating the party's growing influence in regional politics.
• Scott Dixon Wins Indianapolis 500 The 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 race took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing emerging as the victor, showcasing his exceptional racing skills.
• French Film 'The Class' Wins Palme d'Or Laurent Cantet's film 'Entre les murs' (The Class) won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the film's artistic excellence and cultural significance.
• Tornado Devastates Parkersburg, Iowa A powerful tornado struck Parkersburg, Iowa, causing significant loss of life by killing seven people and injuring dozens, underscoring the deadly nature of severe weather conditions.
• Jack Simplot Passes Away Jack Simplot, a renowned American multibillionaire potato farmer, died at the age of 99. Known for his significant contributions to agricultural business and entrepreneurship, Simplot was a pivotal figure in modern agricultural industrialization.
• Severe Storm Hits Hugo, Minnesota A severe storm struck Hugo, Minnesota, resulting in one fatality and leaving twenty people missing, highlighting the destructive potential of extreme weather events.

Events in 2008

May 25, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 25, 2008

May 25, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Sp Gijon : 0 - 0
• Cadiz - Gimnastic : 0 - 2
• Cordoba - Numancia : 3 - 2
• Eibar - Xerez : 0 - 0
• Hercules - Las Palmas : 1 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Albinoleffe - Rimini : 0 - 4
• Bari - Avellino : 1 - 0
• Brescia - Frosinone : 2 - 2
• Cesena - Piacenza : 2 - 2
• Grosseto - Chievo : 1 - 1

May 25, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 2008 can also be written as 5/25/2008 in the US and as 25/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 25, 2008:

• J. R. Simplot

  American businessman, founded simplot (b. 1909).

• Ernst Stuhlinger

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25th 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 25, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 11:03 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 25, 2008

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Someone born on May 25, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 29 days old,

or 882 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6177 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 2008?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 25, 2008.

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