What happened on Friday May 30, 2008?

Here's what happened on May 30, 2008:

• Cyclone Nargis aftermath On May 30, 2008, the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis was still being assessed in Myanmar, where the cyclone had caused catastrophic damage and loss of life. Relief efforts were ongoing to assist affected communities. source: bbc.com
• Convention on Cluster Munitions Treaty Adopted in Dublin On May 30, 2008, 107 nations adopted the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Dublin, Ireland, prohibiting the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster munitions. The treaty aims to protect civilians from the indiscriminate effects of these weapons. It was opened for signature in Oslo on December 3, 2008, and entered into force on August 1, 2010, after 30 countries ratified it. source: amnesty.org
• TACA Flight 390 crashes in Honduras On May 30, 2008, TACA Flight 390 crashed upon landing in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries; the incident raised concerns about airport safety in the region. source: reuters.com
• Boston Celtics Advance to NBA Finals The Boston Celtics secured their place in the NBA finals by defeating the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in Game 6 of the playoff series.
• Sameer Mishra Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee Sameer Mishra won the 81st Scripps National Spelling Bee in the United States, correctly spelling the word 'guerdon', which means a reward.

Events in 2008

May 30, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 30, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 30, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.58
• Apple AAPL: opens at $187.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.79
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.22

Exchange Rates on May 30, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.5 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.993 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.042 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.9425 CNY
• 1 EUR = 164.11 JPY

May 30, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 151st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 2008 can also be written as 5/30/2008 in the US and as 30/5/2008 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 2008 in May 2008 calendar

Famous people died on May 30, 2008:

• Lorenzo Odone

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• Aníbal Bolzicco

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May 30, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

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

May 30, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
2. Plies Featuring Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
3. Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
4. Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

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 30, 2008

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Someone born on May 30, 2008 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 25 days old,

or 938 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 2008?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 30, 2008.

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