What happened on Sunday May 08, 2016?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2016:

• Australian double dissolution election called Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced a double dissolution election, the first since 1974, to resolve a deadlock in the Senate. The election was scheduled for July 2, 2016, and aimed to address legislative gridlock by allowing the government to recontest all seats in both houses of Parliament. source: abc.net.au
• Turkish military strikes against ISIS in Syria The Turkish military conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in northern Syria, aiming to eliminate terrorist threats along its border. The operation was part of Turkey's ongoing efforts to combat ISIS and secure its borders. source: reuters.com
• Taliban prisoners executed in Afghanistan The Afghan government executed six Taliban prisoners convicted of involvement in a 2011 attack on a Kabul hotel that killed 21 people, including 13 foreigners. The executions were carried out despite international concerns over the use of the death penalty in Afghanistan. source: aljazeera.com
• Pakistani Rights Activist Murdered Khurram Zaki, a prominent Pakistani rights activist known for speaking out against the Taliban, was assassinated by unidentified gunmen, highlighting the dangerous environment for human rights defenders in the region.
• Spanish Journalists Freed from Al-Nusra Front Hostage Situation Three Spanish journalists, who were previously abducted in Aleppo, Syria by the Al-Nusra Front, were successfully released after being held hostage since July 2015.
• Policeman Killed in Saudi Arabia Militant Shootout A policeman was killed during a violent confrontation with militants in Taif, Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Deadly Traffic Accident in Afghanistan A catastrophic collision involving two buses and a fuel tanker in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, resulted in at least 73 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest road accidents in the region.
• Landslide Disaster in China's Fujian Province A devastating landslide struck a construction workers' dormitory in Taining County, Fujian Province, China, with at least 41 people reported missing, highlighting the region's geological risks.

Events in 2016

May 08, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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

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

Famous people died on May 08, 2016:

• Tom M. Apostol

  American analytic number theorist (b. 1923).

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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.

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 music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

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 Waxing crescent.

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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Someone born on May 08, 2016 is:

9 years 10 months old,

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or 517 weeks

or 3619 days old,

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

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, 2016?

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

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