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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 2011What happened on Sunday May 08, 2011?
About May 8th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 8, 2011, President Obama publicly questioned Pakistan's role in harboring Osama bin Laden following his death. This statement raised concerns about US-Pakistan relations and the effectiveness of intelligence sharing. The incident prompted discussions on national security and counterterrorism strategies.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 2011 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: E.T. by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
More about May 8th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 2011.
Table of contents
- May 08, 2011: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 08, 2011?
- May 08, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 2011?
- Back in 2011
May 08, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 2011:
- Obama questions Pakistan's connections to bin Laden On May 8, 2011, President Obama publicly questioned Pakistan's role in harboring Osama bin Laden following his death. This statement raised concerns about US-Pakistan relations and the effectiveness of intelligence sharing. The incident prompted discussions on national security and counterterrorism strategies. source: nytimes.com
- Syrian forces escalate crackdown on protests On May 8, 2011, Syrian security forces intensified their crackdown on protests, leading to increased violence and casualties among demonstrators. The government's aggressive response drew international condemnation and highlighted the escalating conflict within the country. This marked a turning point in the uprising, as protests spread to more cities. source: aljazeera.com
- Egypt: Religious tensions escalate in Cairo On May 8, 2011, religious tensions in Cairo escalated, leading to clashes between different communities. The violence was fueled by underlying sectarian issues and political instability in the country. This incident highlighted the fragile state of social cohesion in Egypt during a time of significant change. source: bbc.com
- 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.
May 08, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was May 08, 2011?
May 08, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 2011:
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Lionel RoseGroundbreaking Australian boxer who became the first Indigenous Australian to win a world boxing title, breaking significant racial barriers...
May 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Katy Perry - E.T.
- Adele - Rolling In The Deep
- The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
- Rihanna - S&M
- 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.
- Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
- Kanye West - All Of The Lights
- Miguel - Sure Thing
- Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em
- Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away
May 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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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, 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.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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How old is someone born on May 08, 2011?
Someone born on May 08, 2011 is:
14 years 10 months old,
or 178 months and 28 days old,
or 778 weeks
or 5446 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2011?
There are 33 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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Back in 2011
