May 8, 2007

May 8, 2007, was a Tuesday. It was 17 years, 6 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 2007:

United States: "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5
United Kingdom: "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce & Shakira

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2007

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

Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
Give It To Me - Timbaland Featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
Don't Matter - Akon
Glamorous - Fergie Featuring Ludacris
Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') - T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc

Play the top songs from 2007
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2007. Take a trip back to the peak days of Leona Lewis, Rihanna, Fergie and Gwen Stefani.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Disturbia" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 2007.

Facts

This date was 6,407 days ago. Approximately 214 months have passed. It was the 128th day of 2007, in week 19. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 17 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 71 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 8, 2007

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2007 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 "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5 is at the top of the singles charts, while "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce & Shakira is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Disturbia is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. A rock music genre called "Emo" is extremely popular at the moment. The genre, which stands for "emotional hardcore", has created a subculture of "Emos" who dye their hair black and wear thick-framed glasses. Meanwhile, in technology news, more and more people are beginning to use the Internet on their phones. This transition towards mobile Internet has been aided by the recent roll-out of faster 3G networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones.

It's 2007, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Sean Kingston, Soulja Boy and Nelly Furtado. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Eddie Jamaal Griffin, Luciano Pavarotti, Colin McRae, and Sean Taylor would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Futurama", "America's Next Top Model", and "Battlestar Galactica".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Scarface: The World Is Yours", "Dead Rising", "Resistance: Fall of Man", and "God of War II". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "7th Heaven", "Dora the Explorer", "The Backyardigans", and "Avatar: The Last Airbender". Popular toys at the moment include Magic Glow Doodle Bear, Bratz Babyz, Roboraptor, and the PlayStation 3.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 8, 2007, will have the star sign Taurus.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2007 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 22.
Native American Zodiac: May 8, 2007 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, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 2007.

Paris Hilton is sent to jail
American socialite Paris Hilton became the focus of intense media attention during the summer of 2007 after a judge sentenced her to 45 days in jail for a probation violation.
Madeleine McCann goes missing
A 3-year-old girl named Madeleine McCann disappeared from a holiday resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on May 3rd, 2007. The case received worldwide media attention in the weeks that followed.
Soulja Boy makes his debut
Rapper Soulja Boy released his debut single, "Crank That," in May 2007. The song went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.
Looming financial crisis
Signs of a looming financial crisis began to appear in 2007. On April 2nd, 2007, a real estate investment trust called New Century filed for bankruptcy. A few months later, the banking group BNP Paribas started blocking withdrawals from some of its hedge funds. Home sales in the USA hit their peak in October 2007. In Ireland, a 4-year property bubble was beginning to burst. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, the bank Northern Rock experienced a bank run.
Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
The song "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse went on to win a Grammy for 2007's Record of the Year.
2007 in music
Popular music artists in 2007 included My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Daughtry, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, T-Pain, Soulja Boy, Kanye West, Fergie, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Chris Brown and Timbaland.
The highest paid celebrities in 2007
According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2007 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Elton John, Tom Cruise, Jay-Z and Steven Spielberg.
Who were the best NBA players in 2007?
In 2007, the best NBA players were Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Yao Ming, Gilbert Arenas, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and Chauncey Billups.
Time Person of the Year 2007
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was named Time Person of the Year 2007.
Jessica Alba
American actress Jessica Alba was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2007.
Best soccer players in the world
In 2007, the best soccer players were Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Didier Drogba, Andrea Pirlo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Cesc Fàbregas, Robinho and Francesco Totti.
2007 in movies
Movies that hit the big screen in 2007 included the likes of 300, Transformers, Superbad, Shrek the Third, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Spider-Man 3, I Am Legend, Ratatouille, The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Zodiac, American Gangster and No Country for Old Men.
HD TV becomes the norm
HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
No Country for Old Men
"No Country for Old Men" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2007.
Mobile Internet begins to take off
Internet access on cellphones became common in the late 2000s. This transition was aided by the rollout of faster 3G Internet networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. Although many phones had Internet features at the start of the decade, they were often awkward and costly to use.
The HD DVD war
Two HD DVD formats called Blu-ray and HD DVD were competing with each other to become the de facto high-definition standard. During this "war", certain movies and TV shows could only be found on Blu-ray or HD DVD, as film studios quickly aligned themselves with the format that they wanted to win. In rental stores, it was common to see a separate section for both of these formats. Of course, this often led to people buying or renting the wrong one.
Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars
During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
Bebo
By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
Music stores are going out of business
Many music stores were closing their doors for the last time. The ease of downloading and streaming music meant that the business model of selling CDs was quickly becoming nonviable.
Happy Slapping
A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.
MySpace
MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
Scene kids
"Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

Personality traits

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 8, 2007.

April 10, 2007: Soccer: Manchester United thrash Roma 7-1 in the quarter finals of the Champions League.
April 15, 2007: The Sopranos episode "Stage 5" is aired: Johnny Sack dies of lung cancer in prison.
April 16, 2007: The Virginia Tech massacre occurs when Seung-Hui Cho goes on a shooting spree, killing 32 people.
April 23, 2007:
• The song "Chocolate Rain" is released by Tay Zonday.
• Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dies from congestive heart failure.
April 25, 2007: John McCain announces his intention to run for President of the United States.
April 30, 2007: Lisa Stebic (37) goes missing from her home in Plainfield, Illinois.
May 2, 2007:
• Rapper Soulja Boy releases his single "Crank That".
• Football: A.C. Milan progress to the Champions League final after defeating Manchester United 3-0 at the San Siro.
May 3, 2007: Madeleine McCann disappears in Praia da Luz, Portugal.
May 4, 2007:
• Spider-Man 3 (2007) is released.
• Football: Leeds United go into administration.
• Paris Hilton is sentenced to 45 days in jail for a parole violation.
May 5, 2007:
• 114 people die when Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes after taking off from Douala International Airport in Cameroon.
• "The World Awaits": Floyd Mayweather defeats Oscar De La Hoya by split decision.
May 6, 2007: Manchester United win the Premier League title after Chelsea fail to beat Arsenal.
This date: May 8, 2007
May 10, 2007: UK Prime Minister Tony Blair announces that he will be resigning.
May 11, 2007: The film 28 Weeks Later (2007) is released.
May 13, 2007: The final episode of 7th Heaven is aired.
May 16, 2007: Nicolas Sarkozy becomes the new President of France.
May 19, 2007: Chelsea win the FA Cup after a late goal from Didier Drogba in Extra Time secures a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
May 22, 2007: Fergie releases her song "Big Girls Don't Cry".
May 23, 2007:
• AC Milan win the 2007 UEFA Champions League after defeating Liverpool 2-1.
• Jordin Sparks wins the 6th season of American Idol.
May 24, 2007: 2007 Irish general election: Fianna Fail win 81 seats.
May 25, 2007:
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) is released.
• Gareth Bale signs for Tottenham Hotspur.
May 26, 2007:
• Sean Kingston releases his single "Beautiful Girls".
• Actress Lindsay Lohan is arrested for driving under the influence.
May 29, 2007: LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss is arrested for driving under the influence.
June 1, 2007: The movie Knocked Up (2007), starring Seth Rogen, is released.
June 7, 2007: The viral video "Keyboard Cat" is uploaded to YouTube.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2007

The following TV shows were popular in May 2007:

Skins

Friday Night Lights

Dexter

Ugly Betty

Eureka

Psych

The Hills

Yo Momma

How I Met Your Mother

Bones

Prison Break

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Kids TV shows on May 8, 2007

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2007:

Horrid Henry

Mr. Meaty

Curious George

The Hills

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Hannah Montana

Wonder Pets!

Ben 10

Everybody Hates Chris

Johnny Test

Go, Diego, Go!

Popular toys and games in 2007

Toys and games that were popular in 2007:

Iggle Piggle

The Nintendo Wii

The PlayStation 3

Roboraptor

Pixel Chix

Bratz Babyz

Amazing Amanda (doll)

7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker

Magic Glow Doodle Bear

Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab

LEGO Star Wars

The Xbox 360

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2007.

Pokémon Diamond Version

God of War II

Wii Play

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Wii Sports

Medieval II: Total War

Resistance: Fall of Man

Call of Duty 3

Final Fantasy XII

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Battlefield 2142

Bully

Were you born on May 8, 2007?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2007.

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, 2013, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

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

Harry S. Truman

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

David Attenborough

British broadcaster
Born on May 8, 1926
He turned 81 on this day in 2007.

Sonny Liston

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

Enrique Iglesias

Singer
Born on May 8, 1975
He turned 32 on this day in 2007.

Matt Willis

Busted
Born on May 8, 1983
He turned 24 on this day in 2007.

6ix9ine

Rapper
Born on May 8, 1996
He turned 11 on this day in 2007.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:

Victory in Europe Day (France)

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 8, 2007.

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on May 8, 2007 was most likely conceived around August 15, 2006.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 8, 2007 is close to January 29, 2008.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 8, 2007:

6,407 days have passed since this date.
915 weeks have passed.
553,568,400 seconds have passed since May 8, 2007.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 645,829,800 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 285,641,294,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 92,261,400 times.
You have taken approximately 47,606,882 steps. That's roughly 21,159 miles.
6,642,821 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2007

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to May 8, 2007

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Paris Hilton is sent to jail

Madeleine McCann goes missing

Soulja Boy makes his debut

Looming financial crisis

Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"

2007 in music

The highest paid celebrities in 2007

Who were the best NBA players in 2007?

Time Person of the Year 2007

Jessica Alba

Best soccer players in the world

2007 in movies

HD TV becomes the norm

No Country for Old Men

Mobile Internet begins to take off

The HD DVD war

Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

Bebo

Music stores are going out of business

Happy Slapping

MySpace

Scene kids