May 8, 2005, was a Sunday. It was 19 years, 7 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
What happened on May 8, 2005?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 2005:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Kingdom of Heaven" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 2005.
This date was 7,167 days ago. Approximately 239 months have passed. It was the 128th day of 2005, in week 18. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 19 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 80 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, May 8, 2005. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 2005 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 "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" by Tony Christie & Peter Kay is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Kingdom of Heaven is at the top of the box office.
Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.
Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded.
Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. It's 2005, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Mario, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Kanye West and Ciara. Satirical factoids about actor Chuck Norris are extremely popular at the moment. These "Chuck Norris Facts" consist of absurd hyperbolic claims about Norris' toughness.
The trial of pop star Michael Jackson for child molestation is attracting international media attention. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Luther Vandross, Lloyd Avery II, Tara Correa-McMullen, and Rosa Parks would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Fear Factor", "Punk'd", "Two and a Half Men", and "The Office".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow", "Pokémon FireRed Version", "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", and "Tekken 5". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "CatDog", "Dora the Explorer", "Maya & Miguel", and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody". Popular toys at the moment include Easy-Bake Real Meal, Cosmolight Alien Eggs, Tamagotchi Connection , and the PSP.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 2005.
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The following TV shows were popular in May 2005:
2005 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Lucerne, the Honda Civic (eighth generation), the Volkswagen Passat (B6), the Citroën C6, the Mercury Milan, and the Dodge Charger (2005).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2005:
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Popular video games that people were playing in May 2005.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2005.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 8, 2011, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 8.
National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 8, 2005.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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