Saturday May 24, 2008: on this day

May 24, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 145th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2008 can also be written as 5/24/2008 in the US and as 24/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on May 24, 2008:

• Three people were killed and three others injured in a helicopter accident on santa catalina island near two harbors, california.
• Munster wins the heineken european rugby cup against toulouse 16 to 13.
• Colombia:
• Juan manuel santos (colombia's minister of defense) stated that tirofijo, the founder and commander of farc, died on march 26. noticias24
• The central and west areas of the country are hit by a 5.9 earthquake that has its epicenter in the department of meta. at least 11 people are reported dead, with more than 4000 injured.
• Police in johannesburg shoot and kill one person in ongoing battle against anti-foreigner violence. red cross warns that it is struggling with thousands of people displaced.
• Chile floods, killing at least five people and displacing at least 15,000 others. the pan american highway south to santiago is closed.
• Cyclone nargis - after initial resistance, the authorities of myanmar have allowed foreign aid into the country.
• Wen jiabao is the premier of china. he estimates that the death toll from 2008 sichuan earthquake could be as high as ampquot80,000.
• Prince joachim of denmark wed french marie cavallier. prince joachim was previously married with alexandra manley, a hong kong-born woman.
• Dima bilan, russia's winner of the eurovision song contest 2008, won the song "believe", scoring 272 points.
• Tornadoes 2008: two people in colorado were killed by a tornado that struck kansas south of pratt. this tornado was one of more than a dozen that hit kansas.
• The cw4kids - eon kid johnny test, world of quest tom and jerry tales tom and jerry tales magi-nation the spectacular spider-man will and dewitt and skunk fu!
• Colombia: juan manuel santos (colombia's minister of defense) stated that tirofijo, the founder and commander of farc, died on march 26. (el tiempo (semana). the death was confirmed in a video that was released to telesur the next day. noticias24a 5.9 earthquake that struck the central and west regions of the country at the department of meta has claimed the lives of 11 people. there have been over 4000 injuries.
• Juan manuel santos (colombia's minister of defense), stated that tirofijo, the founder and commander of farc, died on march 26. (el tiempo (semana). the death was confirmed in a video that was released to telesur the next day. noticias24

May 24, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Castellon - Albacete : 0 - 2
• Granada 74 - Celta : 1 - 1
• Sevilla B - Malaga : 0 - 1
• Tenerife - Sociedad : 1 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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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 24, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

• Alfred Molina

  English actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.

• Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

• Eric Cantona

  He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

• Priscilla Presley

  German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

• Kristin Scott Thomas

  Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

• Jim Broadbent

  Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

• Sybil Danning

  American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

• Cecilia Cheung

  Actress and singer from hong kong.

• Lilli Palmer

  German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

• Tommy Chong

  Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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You are 15 years 10 months old,

or 190 months and 26 days old,

or 829 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5809 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 2008?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2008.

Famous people died on May 24, 2008:

• Dick Martin

  American comedian and gag-writer.

• Jimmy McGriff

  American organist and bandleader (d. 2008).

• Rob Knox

  British actor (born 1989).

• Tano Cimarosa
• Isaac Lipschits

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

• Rachel Kempson

  English-american actress (d.2003).

• Edward Mulhare

  Cork city, ireland -- actor.

• Asta Nielsen

  Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

• Guy Kibbee

  Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

• George Jessel

  At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

• John Foster Dulles

  American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

• Mitzi Green

  Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

• Nicholaos Copernicus

  Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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Holidays on May 24, 2008:

• Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
• Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
• Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
• Eritrea: National Day.
• Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
• Mary, Help of the Christians
• Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2008:

• Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
• Saint Amadl
• Saint Suzanna
• Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.

May 24, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2008 was Take A Bow by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 24, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Take A Bow
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
4. Jordin Sparks - No Air
5. Usher - Love In This Club

May 24, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 24, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

May 24, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 24, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Flex - Te Quiero
2. Mana - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
3. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
4. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
5. Juanes - Me Enamora