Tuesday May 08, 2001: on this day

May 08, 2001 was the 128th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 08, 2001 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, 2001, who was born and died on May 08, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. All For You by Janet), movies (e.g. Mulholland Dr., directed by David Lynch), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 2001?


May 08, 2001 was a Tuesday and it was the 128th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2001 can also be written as 5/8/2001 in the US and as 8/5/2001 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 2001: What happened on that day?


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May 08, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $25.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $71.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $49.96
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.25

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 121.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5458 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.7442 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 107.18 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6192 GBP

May 08, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Milwaukee Bucks : 90 - 91
  • Sacramento Kings - Los Angeles Lakers : 90 - 96

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Southend - Mansfield : 3 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Liverpool - Chelsea : 2 - 2
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May 08, 2001: 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, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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May 08, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2001 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2001 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, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 2001.

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Who was born on May 08, 2001?


Famous people born on May 08, 2001:

  • Jordyn Huitema

    Canadian soccer player known for her skills on the field.

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, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 10 months old,

or 274 months and 21 days old,

or 1194 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8361 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 2001.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2001?

There are 40 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, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2001.

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May 08, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2001:

  • Koby Mandell

    Israeli-american terror victim (born in 1987).

  • Luis Mackenna Shiell
  • Jorge Lardé y Larín

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, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 2001:

  • 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, 2001:

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

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2001:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 2001 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, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2001 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. - All For You
  2. - Survivor
  3. - Thankyou
  4. - Hanging By A Moment
  5. - Ride Wit Me

May 08, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 2001 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. - Don't Stop Movin'
  2. - It's Raining Men
  3. - Out Of Reach
  4. - Survivor
  5. - Cold As Ice

May 08, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2001 was Missing You by Case, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2001 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. - Missing You
  2. - All For You
  3. - Heard It All Before
  4. - Love
  5. - Get Ur Freak On

May 08, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 08, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2001 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. - Quiero
  2. - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
  3. - Solo Quiero Amarte
  4. - No Te Podias Quedar
  5. - Y Llegaste Tu

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May 08, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mulholland Dr.

Mulholland Dr.

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates

Country: United States of America

Tigerland

Tigerland

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry

Country: United States of America

The Faculty

The Faculty

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett

Country: United States of America

Human Nature

Human Nature

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Starring: Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Ken Magee

Country: United States of America

What Women Want

What Women Want

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda

Country: United States of America

May 08, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth

Country: Canada

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Soledad

Soledad

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena

Texas Justice

Texas Justice

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Dick Lowry

May 08, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

Dreamcatcher

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Stephen King is a master storyteller and his #1 New York Times Bestseller about four friends who meet evil in the Maine woods. Twenty-five years ago, they bravely stood up to save a child with a mental disability from being …

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

Who Moved My Cheese?

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The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.

Body Of Secrets by James Bamford

Body Of Secrets

By:

The National Security Agency is the most powerful and far-reaching spy agency in the world. This new afterword describes the security breaches that led to the September 11th attacks.

A Painted House by John Grisham

A Painted House

By:

Luke Chandler never told a lie or kept secrets until that September 1952. In the seventh year of his life, however, Luke Chandler was forced to openly admit that he had been a migrant worker. Two groups of workers, including …

Napalm & Silly Putty by George Carlin

Napalm & Silly Putty

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This #1 New York Times Bestseller with over 450,000 copies printed offers a humorous and "entertaining" [Chicago Sun-Times] collection razor-sharp observations. Now available in paperback Spend more than

May 08, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tetris Worlds

Tetris Worlds

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox Game Boy Advance Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: THQ

Europe Racer

Europe Racer

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Infogrames Xplosiv

Blue Wing Blitz

Blue Wing Blitz

Platform: WonderSwan Color (compatible with WonderSwan)

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: Square

Cel Damage

Cel Damage

Platform: Original GameCube Xbox PlayStation 2 Cel Damage HD PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Xbox One

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Play It!

Atlantis The Lost Empire: Search for the Journal

Atlantis The Lost Empire: Search for the Journal

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter Action-adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive

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Who was the US President on May 08, 2001?

On May 08, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2001?

On May 08, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 2001?

On May 08, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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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 2001?

2001 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
  • J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
  • The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).

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What was the calendar for May 2001?

May 2001 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.

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