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May 8, 2021

May 8, 2021, was a Saturday. It was 3 years, 5 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021:

  • United States: "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande
  • United Kingdom: "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name)

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2021

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Save Your Tears - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
  • Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
  • Peaches - Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
  • Rapstar - Polo G
  • Levitating - Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby
Play the top songs from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 2021.

Facts

This date was 1,272 days ago. Approximately 42 months have passed. It was the 128th day of 2021, in week 18. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 14 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 8, 2021

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, May 8, 2021. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 2021 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande is at the top of the singles charts, while "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name) is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John McAfee, Swavy, Joey Jordison, and Charlie Watts would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Black-ish", "This Is Us", "The Good Doctor", and "Succession".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Warzone", "Among Us", "Assassin's Creed Valhalla", and "Resident Evil Village". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Bubble Guppies", "Bunk'd", "The Casagrandes", and "Danger Force". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 8, 2021, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 8, 2021 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 8, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 8, 2021.

  • April 9, 2021:
    • Prince Philip passes away at the age of 99.
    • Rap star DMX dies at the age of 50.
    • English television personality Nikki Grahame dies at the age of 38 due to complications from anorexia.
  • April 10, 2021: Minella Times (Rachael Blackmore) wins the 2021 Grand National.
  • April 11, 2021: 20-year-old Daunte Wright is shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
  • April 14, 2021: American fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff dies in prison at the age of 82.
  • April 15, 2021: 8 people are killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • April 17, 2021:
    • Jake Paul defeats Ben Askren in a boxing match.
    • The funeral of Prince Philip is held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
  • April 18, 2021: Soccer: 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs announce that they will be forming a breakaway Super League.
  • April 19, 2021:
    • Soccer: José Mourinho is sacked as the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
    • Soccer: The announcement that 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs will be forming a "Super League" is roundly criticized by fans, players, managers, politicians and media pundits.
  • April 20, 2021:
    • Former US police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of the murder of George Floyd.
    • Soccer: Multiple teams begin to pull out of the European Super League after Chelsea signal their intention to withdraw.
    • Soccer: Ed Woodward announces that he will be resigning as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United following backlash against the proposed European Super League.
    • The police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant occurs in Columbus, Ohio.
  • April 28, 2021: Irish / UK politics: Arlene Foster announces that she will be stepping down as the leader of the DUP.
  • April 30, 2021: 45 people are killed in a crowd crush at an annual pilgrimage in Meron, Israel.
  • May 2, 2021: A Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool is postponed after protesters break into the stadium.
  • May 3, 2021:
    • Bill and Melinda Gates announce on Twitter that they are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
    • 26 people lose their lives after an overpass collapses in Mexico City.
  • May 4, 2021: José Mourinho is appointed as the new manager of Italian side Roma.
  • May 6, 2021: Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul are involved in a press conference brawl.
  • May 7, 2021:
    • The video game "Resident Evil Village" is released.
    • The video sharing website "LiveLeak" is shut down after nearly 15 years.
  • This date: May 8, 2021
  • May 9, 2021: Actor Seth Rogen states that it is unlikely he will work with James Franco again following allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • May 10, 2021: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow tells a podcast that she "broke down and ate bread" during quarantine.
  • May 11, 2021: Soccer: Manchester City win the Premier League after Manchester United lose 2-1 against Leicester City.
  • May 12, 2021: Tesla announces that it will no longer take Bitcoin as payment.
  • May 14, 2021:
    • ECW wrestler New Jack passes away at the age of 58.
    • It is reported that "Joe Exotic" has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
    • Olivia Rodrigo releases the song "Good 4 U".
  • May 15, 2021:
    • Soccer: Leicester City win the 2021 FA Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea.
    • Pop star Ariana Grande marries real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
  • May 19, 2021:
    • Actor Billy Porter reveals that he is HIV positive.
    • It is confirmed that Rihanna and rapper ASAP Rocky are in a relationship.
  • May 21, 2021: Olivia Rodrigo releases her album "Sour".
  • May 23, 2021: The Belarusian government forces Ryanair Flight 4978 to land so that it can arrest an opposition journalist.
  • May 26, 2021:
    • Soccer: Villarreal win the Europa League after beating Manchester United 11-10 on penalties.
    • Soccer: Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane steps down after a second stint at the club.
    • Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at a VTA rail yard in San Jose, California.
  • May 27, 2021: A reunion special of the sitcom "Friends" is aired on television.
  • May 28, 2021: A Quiet Place Part II is released in movie theaters.
  • May 29, 2021: Soccer: Chelsea win the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final after beating Manchester City 1-0.
  • May 31, 2021:
    • The "Indian variant" of Covid-19 is renamed as the "Delta variant".
    • Texan rapper Lil Loaded commits suicide at the age of 20.
  • June 1, 2021: Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti leaves Everton to rejoin Real Madrid.
  • June 4, 2021:
    • Drake & Josh actor Drake Bell is arrested for charges relating to his relationship with a Canadian teenager.
    • The horror film "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" is released in movie theaters.
  • June 5, 2021: The G7 agrees on a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%.
  • June 6, 2021:
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
    • Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul draw in an exhibition boxing match.
Television shows

TV shows in 2021

The following TV shows were popular in May 2021:

Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 8, 2021

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2021:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2021

Toys and games that were popular in 2021:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2021.

Resident Evil Village 2021
Resident Evil Village
Returnal 2021
Returnal
It Takes Two 2021
It Takes Two
Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 8.

Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman

US President Deceased
Born on May 8, 1884
He was not alive on this date.

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

British broadcaster
Born on May 8, 1926
He turned 95 on this day in 2021.

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Boxer Deceased
Born on May 8, 1932
He was not alive on this date.

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias

Singer
Born on May 8, 1975
He turned 46 on this day in 2021.

Matt Willis

Matt Willis

Busted
Born on May 8, 1983
He turned 38 on this day in 2021.

6ix9ine

6ix9ine

Rapper
Born on May 8, 1996
He turned 25 on this day in 2021.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on May 8, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 8, 2021 was most likely conceived around August 15, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 8, 2021 is close to January 29, 2022.

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Stats for May 8, 2021

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 8, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 181 weeks have passed.
  • 109,904,400 seconds have passed since May 8, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 128,221,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 56,710,670,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 18,317,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 9,451,778 steps. That's roughly 4,201 miles.
  • 1,318,853 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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