Sunday May 08, 2016: on this day

May 08, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 129th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2016 can also be written as 5/8/2016 in the US and as 8/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2016 in May 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on May 08, 2016:

• Insurgency in sinai: eight policemen are killed by gunmen during an ambush just outside cairo. islamic state claims the attack.
• Eight police officers are killed by gunmen outside cairo. islamic state claims the attack.
• Terrorism is in saudi arabia: a policeman was killed in a shootout in taif, saudi arabia with militants.
• In a shootout in taif, saudi arabia, a policeman was killed.
• (reuters) (daily progress)three spanish journalists were abducted around aleppo, syria, and held hostage by the al-nusra front. turkish shelling kills 55 islamic state of iraq, syria insurgents in northern syria as a retaliation to rocket attacks on kilis. (reuters) (daily progress).three spanish journalists have been released from al-nusra front hostage since 13 july 2015, after they were abducted in aleppo, syria. (the telegraph (uk).)
• Spillover of syria civil war, turkey isil conflict: turkish shelling kills 55 islamic state of iraq, syria insurgents, northern syria, in retaliation to rocket attacks on kilis (a turkish border town).
• After being kidnapped in aleppo, syria and being held hostage by al-nusra front, three spanish journalists were freed. (the telegraph (uk).)
• A collision between two buses in ghazni province in afghanistan and a tanker carrying fuel causes at least 73 deaths.
• After a landslide struck a dormitory of construction workers in taining county, china's fujian province, at least 41 people have been reported missing.
• Kim jong-un, north korean leader, rules out a nuclear strike unless north korea's sovereignty has been violated.
• Afghanistan war (2001-present): six taliban prisoners are hanged by afghan officials.
• Six taliban prisoners are hung by afghan officials
• Khurram zaki, a pakistani rights activist who spoke out against the taliban, was shot to death by unidentified gunmen.
• Australian federal election 2016, prime minister malcolm turnbull called a historic double-dissolution election in which both houses of parliament were dismantled and an election will be held on july 2.
• Malcolm turnbull, prime minister of australia, has called for a historic double dissolution election. both houses of parliament will be dissolved and an election will take place on july 2.
• Gou zhongwen is now the deputy party secretary for beijing, replacing the disgraced lu xiwen.

May 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8772 EUR
• 1 USD = 107.248 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.693 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3561 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2924 CAD

May 08, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Udinese : 1 - 1
• Carpi - Lazio : 1 - 3
• Fiorentina - Palermo : 0 - 0
• Frosinone - Sassuolo : 0 - 1
• Roma - Chievo : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Union Berlin : 2 - 0
• Bochum - Braunschweig : 2 - 3
• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 0
• Freiburg - Heidenheim : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Espanol : 5 - 0
• Celta - Malaga : 1 - 0
• Eibar - Betis : 1 - 1
• Getafe - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
• Las Palmas - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Valladolid : 2 - 1
• Albacete - Mallorca : 1 - 0
• Cordoba - Girona : 1 - 0
• Leganes - Numancia : 2 - 2
• Mirandes - Huesca : 1 - 0

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

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May 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2016

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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.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 8th

You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 11 days old,

or 414 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2903 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2016?

There are 19 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 08, 2016.

Famous people died on May 08, 2016:

• Gad Becker

  Acclaimed painter known for his unique artistic style.

• Tom M. Apostol

  American analytic number theorist (b. 1923).

• Philippe Beaussant
• Elisa Mainardi
• Nick Lashaway

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.

• 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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

Holidays on May 08, 2016:

• 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, 2016:

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

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2016:

• Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
• Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
• Saint Ida of Nivelles

May 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2016 was Panda by Desiigner, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 08, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Desiigner - Panda
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
5. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza

May 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2016 was Panda by Desiigner, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 08, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Desiigner - Panda
2. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
4. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
5. Prince And The Revolution - Purple Rain

May 08, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 08, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
3. J Balvin - Ginza
4. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Solo Con Verte
5. Farruko - Obsesionado