What happened on Tuesday May 08, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2007:

• Northern Ireland Restores Devolved Government A historic moment in Northern Ireland's peace process, with Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Fein jointly leading the government, symbolizing the end of decades of sectarian conflict.
• Clinton Announces AIDS Drug Cost Reduction Former US President Bill Clinton brokers a significant humanitarian deal to make anti-retroviral medications more affordable for developing countries, potentially saving millions of lives in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
• Nicolas Sarkozy Wins French Presidency Conservative politician Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of France, promising significant economic reforms and a more assertive approach to domestic and international policy.
• Fort Dix Terror Plot Foiled Six Islamic men from Macedonia were arrested by US law enforcement after a local resident reported their alleged plan to attack Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, preventing a potential terrorist incident.
• US Military Deployment to Iraq The US Department of Defense announces plans to deploy an additional 35,000 troops to Iraq, escalating military presence during the ongoing conflict.
• Suicide Bombing in Kufa, Iraq A suicide bomber attacks the Shi'ite town of Kufa, killing up to 10 people and injuring many others, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence in Iraq.
• Australia's Budget Announcement Peter Costello, Australia's Treasurer, presents the 12th national budget, featuring significant tax cuts and increased government spending on health and education sectors.
• Quebec Political Leadership Change Andre Boisclair resigns as leader of Canada's Parti Quebecois, marking a significant moment in Quebec's political landscape.
• Niger Delta Pipeline Attacks The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta conducts coordinated attacks on three oil pipelines in southern Nigeria, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
• World Snooker Championship Final Mark Selby from England defeats John Higgins from Scotland in the 2007 World Snooker Championship, winning 18-13 frames.

Events in 2007

May 08, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 08, 2007

May 08, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $103.47
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.09
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.40

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2007:

• 1 USD = 120.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1047 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2182 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.696 CNY
• 1 EUR = 162.56 JPY

May 08, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 128th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2007 can also be written as 5/8/2007 in the US and as 8/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

May 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2007 was Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
2. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
3. Timbaland - Give It To Me
4. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
5. Ne-Yo - Because Of You

May 08, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 08, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
3. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
4. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
5. Akon - Don't Matter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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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 08, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2007 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2007 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 08, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 11:35 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2007

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Someone born on May 08, 2007 is:

18 years and 3 days old,

or 216 months and 3 days old,

or 939 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6578 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2007?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2007.

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