What happened on Tuesday May 13, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 13, 2008:

• 2008 Sichuan Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck Sichuan Province, China, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The earthquake resulted in approximately 12,000 deaths, triggering a massive national rescue and recovery operation.
• Cyclone Nargis Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar (Burma), causing significant loss of life and destruction. The military government initially blocked foreign aid workers from entering the country, prompting international humanitarian concerns and UN intervention.
• Jaipur Bomb Attacks On May 13, 2008, a coordinated terrorist bombing occurred in Jaipur, India, where seven bombs exploded in the crowded streets of the walled quarter, killing 61 people and wounding 216. An eighth bomb detonated near a Hindu temple, causing additional casualties and widespread panic.
• Colombian Warlord Extradition Colombia extradited 14 paramilitary leaders, including Salvatore Mancuso and Rodrigo Tovar Pupo, to the United States on drug trafficking charges. President Alvaro Uribe announced that the warlords' assets would be confiscated to compensate victims.
• Barry Bonds Indictment U.S. federal prosecutors filed a new indictment against baseball star Barry Bonds, charging him with 14 counts of lying to a grand jury and one count of obstruction of justice related to performance-enhancing drug use.
• Australian Budget Announcement Wayne Swan, Treasurer of Australia, presented his first national budget, allocating $40 billion for critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare development.
• Bernardin Gantin Obituary Bernardin Gantin, a prominent Beninese cardinal who was born in 1922, passed away on this date.
• Jason Mraz Album Release Jason Mraz released his third studio album, 'We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.'

Events in 2008

May 13, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 13, 2008

May 13, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 13, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $188.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.53
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.31

Exchange Rates on May 13, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0036 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0533 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9887 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.92 JPY

May 13, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Gretna - Hearts : 1 - 0

May 13, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 2008 can also be written as 5/13/2008 in the US and as 13/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 13, 2008:

• Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah

  Kuwaiti ruler, emir of kuwait (b. 1930).

• Harlan Marbley
• Sa'd I al-'Abd Allah al-Salim Al Sabah
• Italo Terzoli
• Bernardin Gantin

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Ray J - Sexy Can I

May 13, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Ashanti - The Way That I Love You
3. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
4. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
5. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 2008 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 13, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 2008

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Someone born on May 13, 2008 is:

17 years and 2 days old,

or 204 months and 2 days old,

or 887 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6211 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 2008?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 13, 2008.

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