What happened on Sunday May 08, 2011?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2011:

• Obama Questions Pakistan's Bin Laden Connections US President Barack Obama publicly suggested that Osama bin Laden must have had a support network within Pakistan, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
• Explosions Reported in Abbottabad, Pakistan Witnesses reported two explosions in Abbottabad, shortly after the US military operation that killed Osama bin Laden, raising tensions in the region.
• Syrian Forces Escalate Crackdown on Protests Syrian government forces entered the cities of Homs and Tafas, intensifying their military response to ongoing anti-government demonstrations during the 2011 Syrian uprising.
• Egypt: Religious Tensions Escalate in Cairo Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf convened to address fatal clashes between Muslims and Christians in Cairo's Imbaba district, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions following the Egyptian Revolution.
• Libyan Rape Victim Seeks Refuge Iman al-Obeidi, an alleged victim of rape during the Libyan conflict, fled Tunisia to escape potential reprisals from Muammar Gaddafi's regime, drawing international attention to human rights abuses.
• Mississippi River Floods Devastate Region Historic flooding along the Mississippi River and its tributaries reached catastrophic levels, causing significant damage, evacuations, and disrupting economic activities across multiple states.
• iPad 2 Launch Causes Chaos in Beijing The release of the Apple iPad 2 in China led to significant crowds and excitement at the Beijing Apple Store, demonstrating the growing consumer technology market.
• Panathinaikos Wins Euroleague Basketball Championship Panathinaikos BC defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. 78-70 in Barcelona, claiming their Euroleague Basketball title in an exciting match.

Events in 2011

May 08, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 08, 2011

May 08, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Parma : 0 - 0
• Brescia - Catania : 1 - 2
• Cagliari - Cesena : 0 - 2
• Genoa - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
• Inter - Fiorentina : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 1
• Bielefeld - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Duisburg - Paderborn : 3 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Hertha : 0 - 2
• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Aachen : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Espanol : 2 - 0
• Mallorca - Villarreal : 0 - 0
• Zaragoza - Osasuna : 1 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Cordoba - Betis : 1 - 1
• Gimnastic - Granada : 0 - 3

May 08, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 128th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2011 can also be written as 5/8/2011 in the US and as 8/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2011 in May 2011 calendar

Famous people died on May 08, 2011:

• Lionel Rose

  Groundbreaking Australian boxer who became the first Indigenous Australian to win a world boxing title, breaking significant racial barriers...

Famous people who died in 2011

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May 08, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Katy Perry - E.T.
2. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4. Rihanna - S&M
5. Jeremih - Down On Me

May 08, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
2. Kanye West - All Of The Lights
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em
5. Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away

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, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 12:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2011

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Someone born on May 08, 2011 is:

14 years and 7 days old,

or 168 months and 7 days old,

or 731 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2011?

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, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2011.

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