What happened on Sunday May 08, 2005?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2005:

• Bush Criticizes Soviet Occupation of Baltic States During V-E Day commemorations, U.S. President George W. Bush denounced the Soviet Union's post-World War II occupation of the Baltic States as 'one of history's greatest injustices'. He delivered this statement while visiting Margraten, Europe's third-largest war cemetery in the Netherlands.
• Algeria Demands France Acknowledge Setif Massacre Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika called on France to admit its role in the Setif massacre, where 45,000 Algerians were killed while protesting for independence on May 8, 1945, coinciding with Europe's Nazi defeat celebrations.
• Al-Qaeda Operative Captured in Pakistan Abu Faraj al-Libbi was captured in Pakistan on May 2. Initially believed to be a high-ranking al-Qaeda leader, officials later clarified that he was a mid-ranking member, acknowledging a 'mistaken identification'.
• Germans Protest Against Neo-Nazis Berliners organized a powerful 33-kilometer (21-mile) candlelight vigil and human chain from Spandau to Mahlsdorf, passing through the iconic Brandenburg Gate, to demonstrate against neo-Nazi movements.
• Canadian War Museum Opens The new Canadian War Museum was inaugurated in Ottawa, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. This significant cultural institution aims to preserve and honor Canada's military history and sacrifices.
• Steve Nash Wins NBA MVP Award Steve Nash, point guard for the Phoenix Suns, made history by becoming the first Canadian to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. He narrowly defeated Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat by a margin of seven votes.
• Death of Lloyd Cutler, Presidential Advisor Lloyd Cutler, a prominent American attorney and long-time presidential advisor who served multiple administrations, passed away. Born in 1917, he was a significant legal and political figure in 20th-century American governance.

Events in 2005

May 08, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 08, 2005

May 08, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Messina : 2 - 1
• Brescia - Inter : 0 - 3
• Cagliari - Palermo : 0 - 0
• Chievo - Fiorentina : 1 - 2
• Lazio - Udinese : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Oostende - Lokeren : 0 - 2
• St Truiden - Westerlo : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• Hamburg - M'gladbach : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Cottbus : 0 - 0
• Essen - Greuther Furth : 0 - 2
• Munich 1860 - Aachen : 3 - 0
• Oberhausen - Ahlen : 2 - 2
• Saarbrucken - Unterhaching : 0 - 1

May 08, 2005 was a Sunday and it was the 128th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2005 can also be written as 5/8/2005 in the US and as 8/5/2005 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2005 in May 2005 calendar

Famous people died on May 08, 2005:

• Jean Carrière

  French author who was active in the mid-20th century, known for his literary contributions.

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on May 8th

May 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2005 was Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
2. The Game - Hate It Or Love It
3. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
4. Akon - Lonely
5. Ciara - Oh

May 08, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2005 was Lonely by Akon, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Akon - Lonely
2. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
3. Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake - Signs
4. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc
5. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way

May 08, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2005 was Slow Down by Bobby Valentino, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Bobby Valentino - Slow Down
2. Fantasia - Truth Is
3. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Oh
4. Amerie - 1 Thing
5. 112 Featuring Foxy Brown - U Already Know

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

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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 08, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2005 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, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 09:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2005

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Someone born on May 08, 2005 is:

20 years and 6 days old,

or 240 months and 6 days old,

or 1044 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7311 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2005?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2005.

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