Thursday May 08, 2008: on this day
May 08, 2008 was the 129th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 08, 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 May 08, 2008, who was born and died on May 08, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Drive Thru New Zealand) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 2008?
- May 08, 2008: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 08, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
- May 08, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 2008?
- May 08, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 2008?
What day of the week was May 08, 2008?
May 08, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 2008:
- H.r. h.r. 5512 the coin modernization and taxpayer savings act of 2008." is passed by the house of representatives. the bill proposes to change the 1-cent and 5-cent coins into a core made of steel.
- The congress of bolivia has agreed to hold a recall election on 7 august regarding whether president evo morales should be allowed to remain in power.
- In central mexico city, commissioner edgar eusebio millan gomez from mexico's federal preventive police was shot to death.
- Barney frank's legislation to allow the united states to insure mortgages up to $300 billion to homeowners to prevent foreclosure was approved by the united states house of representatives.
- According to the iraqi minister for defence, abu ayyub al-masri is the leader of al-qaeda iraq.
- North korea gives thousands of pages on its nuclear program to the united states. this will allow them to verify their plutonium holdings.
- Latvia and lithuania are the latest eu member countries to ratify the treaty of lisbon.
- Unrest in lebanon 2008: gunbattles break out in beirut, as the government of lebanon cracksdown on hezbollah. in the fighting, two people are killed and eight others are injured.
- Cyclone nargis
- After cyclon nargis strikes burma with at least 63,000. people reported missing or killed, an international relief operation is launched.
- Two military attaches from the united states have been expelled by russia after two russian diplomats were expelled earlier.
- The summit of mount everest is reached by the torch relay for the 2008 summer olympics.
- Cyclone nargis -: a multinational relief operation starts after cyclone nargis hits burma. at least 63,500 people have been reported as missing or killed. (reuters via ninemsn).three planes carrying food aid to burma for the world food programme are delayed in bangkok and dhaka due to a failure of burma's state peace and development council. once approval has been granted, planes begin arriving in yangon.
- Due to the failure of burma's state peace and development council, three planes carrying food aid to burma for the world food programme are held up in bangkok, dhaka and dubai. once approval has been granted, planes begin arriving in yangon.
- For the fourth time, silvio berlusconi has been sworn into office as prime minister of italy.
- The united states house of representatives passes the pro-ip act.
May 08, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 08, 2008:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $183.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.26
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.72
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.20
Exchange Rates on May 08, 2008:
- 1 USD = 103.75 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0172 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0504 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.0048 CNY
- 1 EUR = 159.81 JPY
May 08, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Ath Madrid : 0 - 2
May 08, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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May 08, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 2008 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 12:13 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 08, 2008
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Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
- Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
- 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 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 is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
- Nora Arnezeder
French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
- David Attenborough
Naturalist and broadcaster in english.
- 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
English actress.
- James Mitchum
Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
- Salome Jens
Milwaukee actor.
May 08, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 15 years 10 months old,
or 190 months and 20 days old,
or 829 weeks
or 5803 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2008?
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, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2008.
May 08, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 2008:
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
- Eddy Arnold
American country music singer who was one of the most popular country stars of all time.
- François Sterchele
Belgian footballer (d. 2008).
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
- Dirk Bogarde
He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- George Peppard
American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
- Barbara Payton
American actress, onscreen since 1940.
- Jeanne Cooper
Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
- Dennis Waterman
English actor and singer (b. 1948).
- Richard Derr
Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- 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.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Charmelle Zard
Charmelle Zard was a French singer-songwriter known for her hit songs 'Souris' and 'Je veux tout'.
May 08, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 2008:
- 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, 2008:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 2008:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 08, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 08, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 08, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
May 08, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 08, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:
May 08, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 08, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 08, 2008?
On May 08, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2008?
On May 08, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 2008?
On May 08, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
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.
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 May 2008?
May 2008 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.