What happened on Wednesday May 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 28, 2008:

• Nepal Becomes a Republic The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal formally declares Nepal a republic, ending the 240-year reign of the Shah dynasty. This historic moment marks a significant political transformation, transitioning from a monarchy to a federal democratic republic.
• Convention on Cluster Munitions Over 100 countries signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Dublin, agreeing to ban cluster bombs. This international agreement represents a significant step towards reducing civilian casualties in conflict zones.
• New York Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages David Paterson, Governor of New York, directs state agencies to recognize gay marriages performed in other jurisdictions, including Canada, California, and Massachusetts. This decision represents a progressive stance on marriage equality.
• Leaning Tower of Pisa Stabilization Engineers have announced that the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been successfully stabilized and is expected to remain stable for at least the next 200 years. This achievement represents a significant milestone in architectural conservation and historical preservation.
• Ancient Fish Reproduction Discovery Australian paleontologists discovered Materpiscis, an ancient placoderm fish approximately 380 million years old. This remarkable finding is significant as it represents the oldest known vertebrate species capable of bearing live young, providing crucial insights into evolutionary biology.

Events in 2008

May 28, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 28, 2008

May 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 28, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $187.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.56
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.50

Exchange Rates on May 28, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9895 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0373 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9444 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.78 JPY

May 28, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 149th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 2008 can also be written as 5/28/2008 in the US and as 28/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

May 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Rihanna - Take A Bow
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Jordin Sparks - No Air

May 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 02:25 pm.

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 28, 2008

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Someone born on May 28, 2008 is:

16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 26 days old,

or 882 weeks

or 6174 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 2008?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 28, 2008.

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