May 28th, 2008

Popular songs.

On May 28th, 2008, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

• United States: Lollipop - Lil Wayne
• United Kingdom: Take A Bow - Rihanna

Take me back to May 28th, 2008!

Let's go back in time!

The date is May 28th, 2008, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 2008 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual.

In the United States, the Memorial Day weekend of 2008 has recently come and gone. To many, this means that the summer has officially started. In America, the song Lollipop by Lil Wayne is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Take A Bow by Rihanna is the number-one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Indiana Jones 4 is at the top of the box office. Gordon Brown 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. 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 George Carlin, Bernie Mac, John Costelloe, and Test would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "One Tree Hill", "How I Met Your Mother", "Psych", and "Real Housewives of New York City". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Halo 3", "Super Mario Galaxy", "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008", and "Mario Kart Wii". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "LazyTown", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Curious George".

Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, Moon Sand, Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen, and Digi Makeover.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 28th, 2008.

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  Eurovision 2008.

  The 2008 Eurovision song contest was held in Belgrade, Serbia. Russia won the contest with the song "Believe" by Dima Bilan.

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  The Marvel Cinematic Universe begins.

  The film Iron Man was playing in movie theaters in May 2008. People didn't know it at the time, but this was just the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a multi-billion dollar media franchise that has released dozens of films.

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  The rise of Facebook.

  Facebook experienced massive growth and became the largest social network in the world.

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  Grand Theft Auto IV.

  The game Grand Theft Auto IV was released on April 29th, 2008. The story focused on an Eastern European war veteran called Niko Bellic, who had moved to Liberty City.

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  Josef Fritzl.

  Josef Fritzl's case was receiving widespread news coverage. At the end of April 2008, the Austrian man was arrested after it emerged that he had imprisoned his daughter in his basement for 24 years. He also sexually abused her, which resulted in her giving birth to seven children.

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  The fall of MySpace.

  MySpace began to hemorrhage users in 2008. At the time, millions of users were leaving each month, with most of them migrating over to a newer and "cooler" social network called Facebook.

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  The Rickroll.

  In 2008, a "bait and switch" meme called Rickrolling became popular online. The prank involved tricking someone into watching the music video for Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up".

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Megan Fox.

  American actress Megan Fox was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2008.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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%.

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  Slumdog Millionaire.

  "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.

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  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.

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  HD TV becomes the norm.

  HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 15 years, 4 months, and 2 days have passed since May 28th, 2008.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 22 of 2008.
• Leap Year: 2008 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
• Age: People born on May 28th, 2008, are now 15 years old.
• Generation: People born in 2008 belong to the Generation Z generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1211929200.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to May 28th, 2008.

• April 28th, 2008: Pop star Katy Perry releases her single "I Kissed a Girl".
• April 29th, 2008: Grand Theft Auto IV is released.
• April 30th, 2008: Football: Chelsea progress to the Champions League final after defeating Liverpool 3-2 in extra time.
• April 30th, 2008: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are married.
• May 2nd, 2008: The movie Iron Man (2008) is released.
• May 6th, 2008: Irish politics: Bertie Ahern resigns as Taoiseach.
• May 8th, 2008: Football: It is announced that Pep Guardiola will become the new manager of Barcelona.
• May 11th, 2008: Manchester United regain their Premier League title after defeating Wigan 2-0 in the final game of the season.
• May 12th, 2008: Jennifer Butler files for divorce from actor Bill Murray.
• May 12th, 2008: An 8.0 magnitude earthquake results in nearly 70,000 deaths in Sichuan, China.
• May 15th, 2008: The state of California legalizes same-sex marriage.
• May 16th, 2008: The Montel Williams Show comes to an end after 16 years.
• May 17th, 2008: Portsmouth win the FA Cup final after beating Cardiff City 1-0.
• May 21st, 2008: Manchester United win the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final after beating Chelsea on penalties.
• May 21st, 2008: David Cook wins the 7th season of American Idol.
• May 24th, 2008: Soccer: Avram Grant is sacked as the manager of Chelsea FC.
• May 25th, 2008: Coldplay release the song "Viva la Vida".
• This date: May 28th, 2008
• May 30th, 2008: The movie Sex and the City (2008) is released.
• May 31st, 2008: Usain Bolt breaks the world record for the 100 meter sprint.
• June 1st, 2008: Zynga release their social media game Mafia Wars.
• June 2nd, 2008: Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Inter Milan.
• June 4th, 2008: American salesman Travis Alexander is murdered by his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias in Mesa, Arizona.
• June 6th, 2008: Kung Fu Panda (2008) is released in cinemas.
• June 7th, 2008: The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship kicks off in Austria and Switzerland.
• June 7th, 2008: Barack Obama becomes the Democratic Party presidential nominee after Hilary Clinton ends her campaign.
• June 8th, 2008: Seven people are killed during a stabbing spree in Akihabara, Japan.
• June 10th, 2008: Rapper Lil Wayne releases the album Tha Carter III.
• June 12th, 2008: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is released for the PlayStation 3.
• June 12th, 2008: Ron Paul withdraws his bid for the Republican nomination for the 2008 US presidential election.
• June 12th, 2008: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin.
• June 13th, 2008: The Incredible Hulk (2008) is released.
• June 17th, 2008: The Boston Celtics win the 2008 NBA Finals after they defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2.
• June 22nd, 2008: American stand-up comedian George Carlin dies from heart failure at the age of 71.
• June 26th, 2008: The Hurt Locker (2008) is released in cinemas.
• June 26th, 2008: The Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose in the 2008 NBA draft.
• June 27th, 2008: The film Wanted (2008), starring Angelina Jolie, is released in movie theaters.
• June 27th, 2008: The animated movie "WALL-E" (2008) is released.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 28th, 2008, will have the star sign Gemini.
• Zodiac Element: Air.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2008 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
• Native American Zodiac: May 28th, 2008 falls under the Deer.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
• Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Photos of late 2000s fashion.

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Were you born on this date?

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 May 28th, 2014, instead.

Weather on May 28th, 2008.

Historical weather information for May 28th, 2008.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 14.7 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 48.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 9.17 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 15.17 degrees Celsius. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 12.95cm.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on May 28th, 2008 was most likely conceived around September 5th, 2007.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 28th, 2008 is close to February 18th, 2009.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 28th, 2008.

• 5,603 days have passed since this date.
• 800 weeks have passed.
• 484,099,200 seconds have passed since May 28th, 2008.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 564,782,400 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 249,795,187,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 80,683,200 times.
• You have taken approximately 41,632,531 steps. That's roughly 18,503 miles!
• Since this date, 5,809,190 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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