What happened on Friday May 09, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 09, 2008:

• Hezbollah Escalates Beirut Conflict Hezbollah militants seized control of significant areas in Beirut and shut down a pro-government television station, dramatically escalating tensions in Lebanon.
• Cyclone Nargis Devastates Myanmar Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar (Burma), causing massive destruction and significant loss of life, creating a humanitarian crisis that would require extensive international relief efforts.
• Global Oil Prices Reach Record High Crude oil prices surged to an unprecedented US$125.98 per barrel, signaling significant economic and geopolitical tensions in the global energy market.
• World Food Programme Criticizes Myanmar's Humanitarian Obstruction A WFP spokesperson condemned Myanmar's unprecedented refusal to grant visas to relief experts, severely hampering international humanitarian assistance efforts following Cyclone Nargis.
• Pakistani Political Leaders Meet in London Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif, key coalition leaders in Pakistan, convened in London to discuss the controversial removal of judges appointed during Pervez Musharraf's regime.
• Israeli Prime Minister Denies Corruption Allegations Ehud Olmert publicly refuted bribery accusations made by Moshe Talansky, maintaining his innocence amid mounting political pressure.
• Mexican Police Commander Killed Commander Esteban Robles Espinosa of Mexico City's investigative police force was fatally shot while attempting to escape from his residence, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Events in 2008

May 09, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 09, 2008

May 09, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 09, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.31
• Apple AAPL: opens at $183.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.37

Exchange Rates on May 09, 2008:

• 1 USD = 102.85 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0049 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.041 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9878 CNY
• 1 EUR = 159.22 JPY

May 09, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• FC Brussels - Waregem : 1 - 2

May 09, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 130th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 2008 can also be written as 5/9/2008 in the US and as 9/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 09, 2008:

• Pascal Sevran

  French television personality and multifaceted artist who hosted 'La France en Chansons' for nearly two decades.

• Nuala O'Faolain

  Irish journalist and producer (b. 1942).

• Ronald Parise
• Leyla Gencer
• Enzo Meniconi

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Madonna - 4 Minutes
5. Usher - Love In This Club

May 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
4. Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
5. Rick Ross Featuring T-Pain - The Boss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 12:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 2008

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Someone born on May 09, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 24 days old,

or 894 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 2008?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 09, 2008.

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