Tuesday May 08, 2007: on this day

May 08, 2007 was the 128th day of the year 2007, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 08, 2007 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 2007, who was born and died on May 08, 2007, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2007, which were the most popular songs (ex. Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5), movies (e.g. No Country for Old Men, directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen), TV series (e.g. El Pantera) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2007 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 2007?


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.

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May 08, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 2007:

  • Six islamic men from the republic of macedonia were arrested by the u.s. police. they were tipped off by a mount laurel resident, nj, who found their plot to attack fort dix in new jersey and "kill as many soldiers as possible."
  • Former president of the united states bill clinton announces a deal to lower the cost of anti-aids drugs for third world countries.
  • Andre boisclair, the leader of canada’s parti quebecois, resigns.
  • Peter costello, treasurer of australia, presents his 12th budget. it includes significant tax cuts as well as increases in government spending on health and education.
  • Three oil pipelines are blown up by the movement for the emancipation of the niger delta in the niger delta in the south of nigeria by the movement for the emancipation of the niger delta.
  • War in iraq
  • War in iraq: a suicide bomber kills at most 10 people and injures many others in an attack on kufa, a shi'ite town in iraq.
  • The u.s. department of defense announced plans to send 35,000 troops to iraq beginning in august 2007.
  • Tomislav nikolic is elected speaker of serbia's national assembly. he was the temporary leader of serbian radical party.
  • Gough whitlam, former prime minister of australia, testifies at the coronial inquiry into the death in balibo of the balibo five on october 25, 1975.
  • Ehud netzer, an archaeologist at hebrew university claims that he discovered herod's tomb in herodium.
  • Northern ireland is under home rule. dup leader ian paisley, and sinn fein's martin mcguinness are elected first minister and vice first minister, respectively.
  • England's mark selby beat scotland's john higgins in the world snooker championship 2007 final 18-13 frames.

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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
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May 08, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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

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May 08, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2007 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on May 08, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 2007: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 10 months old,

or 202 months and 20 days old,

or 881 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6169 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 2007.

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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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May 08, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2007:

  • Pasty Stevens

    Noted biologist who made significant contributions to the study of genetics.

  • Carson Whitsett

    American keyboard player, songwriter and producer (the imperial show band, booker t. & the m.g.

  • Philip R. Craig

    American author and poet (b. 1933).

  • Louis Baillot
  • Léon Dony
  • René Lamps

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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May 08, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 2007:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 2007:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2007:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 08, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Makes Me Wonder
  2. - Girlfriend youtube
  3. - Give It To Me
  4. - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
  5. - 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.

May 08, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beautiful Liar
  2. - Give It To Me
  3. - Cupid's Chokehold
  4. - Umbrella
  5. - Don't Matter youtube

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 R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
  2. - Lost Without U
  3. - I'm A Flirt
  4. - Buddy
  5. - Don't Matter youtube

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2007 was Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Impacto
  4. - Tu Recuerdo
  5. - Shorty Shorty

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May 08, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson

Country: United States of America

Iron Man

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

May 08, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

El Pantera

El Pantera

Release year: 2007

Directed by: -

Madame Hollywood

Madame Hollywood

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Mirek Bohusz

Cavemen

Cavemen

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Herschel Faber

Rad Girls

Rad Girls

Release year: 2007

Scarred

Scarred

Release year: 2007

Directed by: EDDIE LENGYEL

May 08, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

A Long Way Gone

By:

Children, drowsy and armed with AK-47s, are the way wars are fought today. The soldiers of choice are children. It is estimated that around 300,000 children are currently serving as soldiers in more than 50 conflicts across the globe.

Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

Einstein: His Life and Universe

By:

This biography is written by the man who wrote the bestsellers Benjamin Franklin & Steve Jobs. What was his genius? Why was he a genius? Isaacson's biography reveals how his scientific imagination was born from his rebellious personality.

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes

By:

Jodi Picoult (bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper, and The Tenth Circle) has written her most gripping book yet. It tells the story of the tragic aftermath of a small town tragedy.

The Road by Cormac McCarth

The Road

By:

A father and son travel alone through America. Movie; Pulitzer; Oprah’s Book Club, March 2007.

Crazies To The Left Of Me, Wimps To The Right by Bernard Goldberg

Crazies To The Left Of Me, Wimps To The Right

By:

Too many leftist lunatics such as Rosie O'Donnell, who believe "Radical Christians are as big a threat for America than Radical Muslims,"

May 08, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation

Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation

Platform: Wii

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: JP Marvelous Interactive; EU Nobilis

Buzz! Junior: Robo Jam

Buzz! Junior: Robo Jam

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

The Witcher

The Witcher

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: WW Atari; POL CD Projekt

BioShock

BioShock

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, OS X, iOS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: 2K Games; Feral Interactive (OS X)

1914 Shells of Fury

1914 Shells of Fury

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Strategy First

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Who was the US President on May 08, 2007?

On May 08, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2007?

On May 08, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 2007?

On May 08, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for May 2007?

May 2007 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 2007 calendar looked like.

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