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March 5, 2008

March 5, 2008, was a Wednesday. It was 16 years, 9 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on March 5, 2008?

  • Financial crisis: American private equity corporation "The Carlyle Group" receives margin calls on its mortgage bond fund.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 5, 2008:

  • United States: "Low" by Flo-Rida & T-Pain
  • United Kingdom: "Mercy" by Duffy

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 5, 2008

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

  • Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  • With You - Chris Brown
  • Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
  • No One - Alicia Keys
  • Love Song - Sara Bareilles
Play the top singles from 2008
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2008. Let us take you back to the peak days of Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys and Basshunter.
Semi-Pro

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Semi-Pro" was at the top of the box office on March 5, 2008.

Facts

This date occurred 6,137 days ago. Approximately 205 months have passed. It was the 65th day of 2008, in week 10. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on March 5, 2008, are now 16 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2008 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. The Earth has experienced 68 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to March 5, 2008

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is March 5, 2008, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In America, the song "Low" by Flo-Rida & T-Pain is at the top of the singles charts, while "Mercy" by Duffy is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Semi-Pro is at the top of the box office.

Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "24", "House", "Prison Break", and "Psych". 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. A growing social network called Facebook is beginning to steal users away from MySpace and Bebo.

Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are struggling to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. It's 2008, so the music charts are filled with artists such as Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Rihanna and T.I. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as VL Mike, George Carlin, Bernie Mac, and John Costelloe would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "BioShock", "The Simpsons Game", "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008", and "Mass Effect". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Ed, Edd n Eddy", "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)", "Ben 10", and "Wizards of Waverly Place". Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, the PlayStation 3, Gross Out Doodle Monster, and Kid-Tough Digital Camera.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 5, 2008, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2008 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 5, 2008 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 5, 2008.

  • Project Chanology.

    Project Chanology

    During February and March 2008, members of Anonymous and 4chan began organizing worldwide protests against the Church of Scientology.
  • Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - "Please Read the Letter"

    Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - "Please Read the Letter"

    "Please Read the Letter" by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss went on to win a Grammy for 2008's Record of the Year.
  • 2008 in music.

    2008 in music

    Popular music artists in 2008 included Sara Bareilles, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Usher, Jordin Sparks, Ray J, Leona Lewis, Lil Wayne, T.I., Pink, Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield, Coldplay, Katy Perry, M.I.A., Kevin Rudolf and Britney Spears.
  • World economic crisis.

    World economic crisis

    A world economic crisis took hold throughout 2008. This was a bleak year for many, as countries fell into recession, stock markets plunged, businesses were forced to close, and a lot of people lost their jobs. Sadly, many families were also forced to give up their homes.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2008.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2008

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2008 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, David Beckham, Johnny Depp, Jay-Z, The Police, J.K. Rowling, Brad Pitt and Paula Deen.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2008?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2008?

    In 2008, the best NBA players were Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Paul Pierce, Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Manu Ginóbili.
  • Time Person of the Year 2008.

    Time Person of the Year 2008

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2008. In November 2008, he became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
  • Megan Fox.

    Megan Fox

    American actress Megan Fox was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2008.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2008, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres, Iker Casillas, Xavi, Andrey Arshavin, David Villa, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kaká and Steven Gerrard.
  • 2008 in movies.

    2008 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2008 included the likes of The Dark Knight, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Kung Fu Panda, Hancock, Mamma Mia!, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Iron Man, Quantum of Solace, WALL-E, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Tropic Thunder and Cloverfield.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.
  • Slumdog Millionaire.

    Slumdog Millionaire

    "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.
  • Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores.

    Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores

    Online video streaming was becoming increasingly popular. New services such as Netflix and Hulu were gaining millions of users, and video rental stores such as Blockbuster were struggling to stay afloat. As sales and rentals declined, small video stores started closing. Meanwhile, the larger franchises attempted to downsize and branch out into selling other products, such as cellphones and merchandise.
  • HD TV becomes the norm.

    HD TV becomes the norm

    HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
  • Mobile Internet begins to take off.

    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.
  • Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars.

    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.

    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.

    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.
  • Scene kids.

    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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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 5, 2008.

  • February 8, 2008: In Bruges (2008) is released in movie theaters.
  • February 10, 2008: Project Chanology: Roughly 7,000 people stage worldwide protests against the Church of Scientology.
  • February 11, 2008: Football: Italian manager Giovanni Trapattoni agrees to take over the Republic of Ireland national team.
  • February 13, 2008:
    • Soccer: Giovanni Trapattoni becomes the new manager of Ireland.
    • Financial crisis: The United States enacts the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 in an attempt to avert a recession.
  • February 17, 2008: Floyd Mayweather appears on WWE's "No Way Out" pay-per-view event.
  • February 18, 2008: UK mortgage bank Northern Rock is temporarily nationalised due to a financial crisis.
  • February 19, 2008:
    • Fidel Castro resigns.
    • Toshiba announces that it will stop manufacturing HD DVD players.
  • February 21, 2008: Former English soccer player Paul Gascoigne is sectioned under the Mental Health Act following an incident at the Malmaison Hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne.
  • February 22, 2008:
    • Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins.
    • Financial crisis: British bank Northern Rock is fully nationalized.
  • February 25, 2008: Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) is released.
  • March 4, 2008: John McCain becomes the Republican nominee for the 2008 US Presidential Election.
  • This date: March 5, 2008
  • March 9, 2008:
    • Jackass stunt man "Steve-O" is placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold due to an alleged suicide attempt.
    • The final episode of the crime drama "The Wire" is aired on television.
  • March 10, 2008: Shane Dawson creates his YouTube channel.
  • March 13, 2008:
    • The movie Bronson (2008) is released.
    • Rapper Lil Wayne releases his single "Lollipop".
    • AOL purchases the social networking website Bebo.
  • March 31, 2008: Estelle releases her song "American Boy", featuring Kanye West.
  • April 2, 2008: Irish politics: Bertie Ahern announces his intention to resign.
  • April 4, 2008: Beyonce and Jay-Z are married.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in March 2008

Television shows that people were watching in March 2008:

TV shows from March 2008.

Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Dexter
Dexter
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in March 2008

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly

WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Toys

Toys in 2008

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Digi Makeover
Digi Makeover
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher
Air Hogs RC Storm Launcher
Pirates of the Caribbean ship
Pirates of the Caribbean ship
Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory
Lil Luvables Fluffy Factory
Gross Out Doodle Monster
Gross Out Doodle Monster
Floam
Floam
Moon Sand
Moon Sand
iPod Touch
iPod Touch
Iggle Piggle
Iggle Piggle
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2008.

Burnout Paradise 2008
Burnout Paradise
Rock Band 2007
Rock Band
Mass Effect 2007
Mass Effect
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 2007
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Assassin's Creed 2007
Assassin's Creed
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 2007
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
Super Mario Galaxy 2007
Super Mario Galaxy
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The Simpsons Game 2007
The Simpsons Game
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 2007
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Half-Life 2: Episode Two 2007
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Team Fortress 2 2007
Team Fortress 2

Were you born on March 5, 2008?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2008.

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 March 5, 2014, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 5.

Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb

English singer Deceased
Born on March 5, 1958
He was not alive on this date.

Joe Exotic

Joe Exotic

Zoo operator
Born on March 5, 1963
He turned 45 on this day in 2008.

Lisa Robin Kelly

Lisa Robin Kelly

Actress Deceased
Born on March 5, 1970
She turned 38 on this day in 2008.

John Frusciante

John Frusciante

Musician
Born on March 5, 1970
He turned 38 on this day in 2008.

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes

Actress
Born on March 5, 1974
She turned 34 on this day in 2008.

Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire

Soccer player
Born on March 5, 1993
He turned 15 on this day in 2008.

Madison Beer

Madison Beer

Singer
Born on March 5, 1999
She turned 9 on this day in 2008.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on March 5, 2008.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 5, 2008 was most likely conceived around June 13, 2007.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 5, 2008 is close to November 26, 2008.

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Stats for March 5, 2008

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 5, 2008:

  • 6,137 days have passed since this date.
  • 876 weeks have passed.
  • 530,236,800 seconds have passed since March 5, 2008.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 618,609,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 273,602,188,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 88,372,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 45,600,365 steps. That's roughly 20,267 miles.
  • 6,362,842 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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