Saturday May 08, 2010: on this day

May 08, 2010 was the 128th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 08, 2010 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, 2010, who was born and died on May 08, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nothin' On You by B.o.B.), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Universal Dead) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 2010?


May 08, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 128th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2010 can also be written as 5/8/2010 in the US and as 8/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 2010:

  • 2010 philippine general election
  • As anger grows over the denial of voting rights to citizens in the uk, who were waiting in line to cast their ballots after the polls closed, eligible voters from the united kingdom general elections 2010 are being disenfranchised.
  • As a result, the value of the pound sterling falls to a 13 month low.
  • U.s. u.s.
  • 16 people have been killed by floods and mudslides in tajikistan's southern khatlon region. more than 40 others are still missing.
  • Icelandic volcanic disruption
  • Today, most flights between north america and europe are experiencing delays.
  • Transatlantic flights must change routes and bring extra fuel in the event of delays.
  • Spain closes 19 airports.
  • In great britain, at least 29 flights from london stansted airport to spain/portugal/canary islands, at least seven flights from london gatwick airport to alicante, barcelona, madrid and portugal, and at least one flight from london heathrow airport to la coruna are cancelled.
  • A two-hour march "for equality" in vilnius, lithuania, is attended by hundreds of people. police used tear gas to arrest at least 12 people who were throwing stones and fireworks at the marchers.
  • Seven officers were killed when naxalite rebels set fire to a bulletproof vehicle belonging to the central reserve police force, india's bijapur district.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary general of the united nations, discusses climate change issues with evo morales-ayma, bolivian president.
  • Pope benedict xvi accepts walter mixa of augsburg's resignation. he was a bishop who had initially denied the allegations but later admitted to physically abusing children.
  • Raul baduel, a former venezuelan defense minister, is serving almost eight years for corruption.
  • Ex?, italy's first divorcing fair, opens in milan. punto e a capo, opens in milan.
  • Mohamed al-fayed, the qatari royal family's chairman, sells london's harrods department store to london.
  • Mauricio ampquotshogunampquot rua, a mixed martial artist, wins the ufc light heavyweight championship over fellow brazilian lyotomachida at ufc 113 montreal, quebec, canada.
  • United kingdom general elections, 2010.: new zealanders who are eligible voters in the united kingdom general elections, 2010, are being disenfranchised. this is a result of growing anger over the exclusion of british citizens who were waiting to vote after polls closed. the election resulted in the pound sterling falling to a 13-month low.

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May 08, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Hannover : 0 - 3
  • Freiburg - Dortmund : 3 - 1
  • Hertha - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
  • Hoffenheim - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
  • Mainz - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Osasuna : 2 - 1
  • Getafe - Malaga : 2 - 1
  • La Coruna - Mallorca : 1 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Ath Bilbao : 5 - 1
  • Sevilla - Barcelona : 2 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cartagena - Numancia : 2 - 1
  • Celta - Girona : 2 - 1
  • Real Union - Sociedad : 0 - 0
  • Recreativo - Levante : 0 - 1
  • Vallecano - Huesca : 4 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Lens : 0 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Sochaux : 2 - 0
  • Grenoble - Boulogne : 2 - 0
  • Le Mans - Paris SG : 1 - 0
  • Lille - Marseille : 3 - 2
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May 08, 2010: 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, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 08, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Who was born on May 08, 2010?


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, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 21 days old,

or 724 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5074 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2010?

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, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2010.

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May 08, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2010:

  • Andor Lilienthal
  • Joaquín Capilla

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, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 2010:

  • 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, 2010:

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

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2010:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 08, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2010 was Nothin' On You by B.o.B., according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 08, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothin' On You
  2. - Rude Boy youtube
  3. - Break Your Heart
  4. - Need You Now
  5. - Hey, Soul Sister

May 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 08, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything To Me
  2. - Rude Boy youtube
  3. - My Chick Bad
  4. - Neighbors Know My Name
  5. - Over

May 08, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

May 08, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina Bonita
  2. - Ando Bien Pedo
  3. - Al Menos
  4. - Dile Al Amor
  5. - Te Pido Perdon

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May 08, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

May 08, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

May 08, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight by Karl Rove

Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight

By:

America's most brilliant political genius recounts his controversial journey through Republican politics to George W. Bush's White House.

Oprah by Kitty Kelley

Oprah

By:

Oprah Winfrey has been revealing secrets better than anyone for the past 25 years. She has been a major contributor to the show, which is undoubtedly the most popular in TV history.

The Bridge by David Remnick

The Bridge

By:

This nuanced, complex portrait of Barack Obama is by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Remnick. It offers a detailed, intricate, riveting account about the unique experiences that shaped our nation’s first African American president

Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick

Burning Lamp

By:

Amanda Quick is the author of this second novel in the Dreamlight trilogy. A legendary curse sparks a dangerous desire and psychic power collide.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

May 08, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blaster Master: Overdrive

Blaster Master: Overdrive

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Run and gun, Platform game

Publisher: Gaijinworks

Deadly Premonition

Deadly Premonition

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: NA Ignition Entertainment; JP Marvelous Entertainment; EU Rising Star Games; JP Marvelous Entertainment; WW Rising Star Games; NA Rising Star Games; EU Mastertronic

100 Rogues

100 Rogues

Platform: Ouya, iOS

Genre: Roguelike

Publisher: Fusion Reactions

Digital: A Love Story

Digital: A Love Story

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Visual novel, Mystery, Romance

Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam

Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on May 08, 2010?

On May 08, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2010?

On May 08, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 2010?

On May 08, 2010 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 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for May 2010?

May 2010 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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