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June 05, 2008 was the 157th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 05, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 05, 2008, who was born and died on June 05, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 05, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), movies (e.g. Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau), TV series (e.g. Moon Machines) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 5th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 05, 2008?
- June 05, 2008: What happened on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 05, 2008?
- June 05, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- June 05, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 05, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 05, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 05, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on June 05, 2008?
What day of the week was June 05, 2008?
June 05, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 157th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 05, 2008 can also be written as 6/5/2008 in the US and as 5/6/2008 in UK and Europe.
June 05, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 05, 2008:
- Verizon wireless announces that it will buy alltel, a mobile phone service provider, for us$28.1billion.
- A poll in ireland shows that the eu treaty of lisbon is headed for defeat.
- American and british diplomats are being held in zimbabwe.
- Robert gates, united states secretary of defense, announces that michael wynne, united states secretary air force, and general t. michael moseley, his chief of staff have resigned over the nuclear weapons incident in 2007 by the united states air force.
- As the state peace and development council continues to refuse ships' aid for cyclone nargis relief, the uss essex, uss juniau, uss harpers ferry, uss mustin and uss juneau depart burma's coast.
- Luis moreno-ocampo, international criminal court's prosecutor, reports that the crimes in darfur required the "sustained mobilization of all state apparatus" of sudan.
- Major parts of the radhuset court house in stockholm are destroyed by a fire. this landmark architectural design was designed by carl westman.
- Ehud olmert, prime minister of israel, says that "the end of iran’s nuclear program is very near."
- Khalid sheikh mohammed, four others and the military commissions act of 2006 are being arraigned at guantanamo bay detention camp and charged with crimes related the september 11th 2001 attacks.
- Turkey's constitutional court has reinstated a ban on hijab at universities. it cited the constitution's secular principles.
- Burma's comedian zarganar, an activist for burma and comedian, has participated in private relief efforts to help victims of cyclone nargis. he also seized zarganar's computer and banned films like rambo.
June 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on June 05, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.24
- Apple AAPL: opens at $186.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.71
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.58
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.41
Exchange Rates on June 05, 2008:
- 1 USD = 105.95 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0173 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0389 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.948 CNY
- 1 EUR = 165.1 JPY
June 05, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 5th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 05, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 05, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 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 June 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:55 am and setting at 10:50 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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Who was born on June 05, 2008?
Famous people born on June 05, 2008:
- Fiorela Duranda
Whose famous birthday is on June 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 5th:
![Rick Riordan]()
Rick RiordanRick riordan is a popular young adult author known for creating the percy jackson & the olympians series, which has gained a large following...
![Brian McKnight]()
Brian McKnightBrian mcknight is an american musician known for his soulful r&b music and hit songs such as 'back at one' and 'one last cry'.
![David Bisbal]()
David BisbalDavid bisbal is a spanish singer known for his powerful voice and successful music career.
![Mark Wahlberg]()
Mark WahlbergAmerican actor and musician, donnie wahlberg's younger brother.
![Joe Gatto]()
Joe GattoJoe gatto is a comedian known for being one of the members of the comedy troupe the tenderloins, and for starring in the hidden camera tv...
![Ken Follett]()
Ken FollettKen follett is a welsh author known for writing historical novels such as 'the pillars of the earth' and 'world without end'.
![Stefania Sandrelli]()
Stefania SandrelliPopular, innocent-looking italian actress best known for her roles as bertolucci.
![Laurie Anderson]()
Laurie AndersonAmerican experimental musician, composer, and performer who plays keyboards and sings in a variety music styles.
![Troye Sivan]()
Troye SivanSouth african/australian actor/singer.
![Suze Orman]()
Suze OrmanAmerican writer, financial advisor, and television personality.
June 05, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 10 months old,
or 190 months and 13 days old,
or 828 weeks
or 5796 days old,
if you were born on June 05, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 2008?
There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 05, 2008.
June 05, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 05, 2008:
- Evart Rogers
Pioneering photographer known for capturing candid moments in everyday life.
- Jacklyn Lucas
Jacklyn Lucas was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.
- Eugenio Montejo
- Lea Ritter Santini
- Achiel Bruneel
What famous deaths happened on June 5th?
Famous deaths on June 5th:
![Ronald Reagan]()
Ronald ReaganAmerican politician.
![Conway Twitty]()
Conway TwittyAmerican singer-songwriter, with more no.
![Jeanette Nolan]()
Jeanette NolanJeanette Nolan was a renowned actress known for her work in film, television, and radio.
![Stephen Crane]()
Stephen CraneAn american restaurateur married lana turner, the father of their daughter cheryl.
![Vito Scotti]()
Vito ScottiActor (nude bombs, get shorty and big bus), who dies at 78.
- Rayder Bradbury
Rayder Bradbury was an acclaimed American science fiction writer, best known for his dystopian novel 'Fahrenheit 451'.
- Cray Bradbury
Renowned science fiction author famous for Fahrenheit 451.
- Reagann
Reagann was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989.
June 05, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 05, 2008:
- Feast of Saint Boniface.
- Seychelles - Liberation Day.
- National holiday of Denmark (Constitution Day).
- World Environment Day, since the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 1972.
- Anniversary of the Signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (Inuvaluit Day).
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Nár (Light) - First day of the fifth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on June 05, 2008:
- World Environment Day
- International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
June 05, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 05, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 2nd and June 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.
June 05, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lil Wayne - Lollipop
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- David Cook - The Time Of My Life
- Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Jordin Sparks - No Air
June 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 05, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.
June 05, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
- Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
- Chris Brown - Take You Down
- Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
June 05, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 05, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.
June 05, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
- Dareyes de La Sierra - Hasta El Dia De Hoy
June 05, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 05, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Iron Man
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Country: United States of America
The Great Debaters
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Country: United States of America
Get Smart
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Peter Segal
Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Dwayne Johnson
Country: United States of America
Hancock
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Jae Head
Country: United States of America
He's Just Not That Into You
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
Country: United States of America
June 05, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 05, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Moon Machines
Release year: 2008
Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Greensburg
Release year: 2008
Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal
Release year: 2008
Directed by: various
Drive Thru New Zealand
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Greg Browning
Cinemania
Release year: 2008
Directed by: Stephen Kijak
June 05, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 05, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Downhill Lie
By: Carl Hiaasen
Carl Hiaasen, best-selling author, wisely gave up golfing in 1973. However, some dreams never die. As the years went by and the memories of hooks and slices faded, it became clear that there was still something more.
The Revolution
By: Ron Paul
This book is now available in paperback. This Much Is True: You've Been Lied to. The government is expanding.
The Post-American World
By: Fareed Zakaria
"Zakaria . . . Fareed Zakaria, an international bestseller, describes "the rise of Fareed Zakaria" as having more intellectual range and insight than any other public thinker in West.
Are You There
By: Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler turns to vodka when she needs to clear her head. It seems reasonable when you consider that her boyfriend had an affair with someone else.
Snuff
By: Chuck Palahniuk
The crowd is crowded in the greenroom of a porn movie production. Hundreds of men are seen wearing their boxers as they wait for their turn with Cassie Wright.
June 05, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 05, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Auditorium
1 vs. 100
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
BoneTown
Buzz!: The Schools Quiz
Who was the US President on June 05, 2008?
On June 05, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 05, 2008?
On June 05, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 05, 2008?
On June 05, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about June 5th?
June 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on June 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Khartoum massacre: according to the central committee of sudanese doctors, at least 100 people were killed in sudan this week. on tuesday, 40 bodies were taken from the river nile at khartoum. as the rapid support forces pushes further into khartoum, members of the rapid support forces reportedly roamed the streets and attacked civilians. (bbc). a sudanese official claims that only 46 people were killed during protests.
- 2018 - Heathrow airport expansion: the cabinet of britain approves an controversial third runway at london heathrow airport.
- 2017 - 2017 orlando shooting: five people are killed and a former employee, aged 45, is fired at a florida manufacturing company in orlando. after the shooting, the shooter committed suicide. the shooting left eight others at the scene.
What happened in 2008?
2008 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
- The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
- Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.
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What was the calendar for June 2008?
June 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
