What happened on Saturday May 31, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2008:

• Usain Bolt Sets 100m World Record Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt achieved a groundbreaking world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100-metre sprint at the Reebok Grand Prix, held at Icahn Stadium in New York. This performance was wind-legal with a +1.7 m/s wind speed, marking a significant milestone in track and field history.
• NASA Discovery Spacecraft Mission to ISS NASA's Discovery spacecraft launched from Kennedy Space Center on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. The mission was notable for carrying a cylinder for Japan's Kibo science laboratory and a critical pump to repair the station's toilet, highlighting the technical and collaborative nature of space exploration.
• China's Sichuan Earthquake Evacuation Efforts The People's Republic of China initiated a massive evacuation operation in Sichuan Province, preparing to relocate over one million residents as they worked to drain the Tangjiashan Lake, which was created by the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake. This operation underscored the ongoing humanitarian challenges following the natural disaster.
• Democratic Party Rules Committee Meeting The Rules and Bylaws Committee of the United States Democratic Party convened to address the controversial Florida and Michigan primary elections, which were held in violation of scheduling rules. The committee decided to reduce the delegate count for both states by half, a significant decision in the 2008 presidential primary process.
• WHO Calls for Tobacco Advertising Ban The World Health Organization launched a global campaign calling for a complete ban on tobacco advertising, citing studies showing that young people are more likely to smoke when exposed to such marketing. This initiative was part of the annual World No Tobacco Day, emphasizing public health concerns.

Events in 2008

May 31, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 31, 2008

May 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Tenerife : 2 - 2
• Elche - Las Palmas : 1 - 4
• Ferrol - Alaves : 1 - 1
• Gimnastic - Granada 74 : 3 - 2
• Sociedad - Salamanca : 1 - 1

May 31, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 152nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2008 can also be written as 5/31/2008 in the US and as 31/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2008:

• Nelly Láinez

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 06:12 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 31, 2008

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Someone born on May 31, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 9 days old,

or 892 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6248 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2008?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2008.

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