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May 8, 2015

May 8, 2015, was a Friday. It was 9 years, 6 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on May 8, 2015?

  • UK politics: Ed Miliband steps down as leader of the Labour Party.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015:

  • United States: "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
  • United Kingdom: "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2015

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

  • See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - The Weeknd
  • Sugar - Maroon 5
  • Trap Queen - Fetty Wap
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Avengers: Age of Ultron

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 2015.

Facts

This date was 3,485 days ago. Approximately 116 months have passed. It was the 128th day of 2015, in week 19. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 39 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 8, 2015

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, May 8, 2015. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2015 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. The song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier.

Caitlyn Jenner has recently come out as a trans woman during a "20/20" interview with Diane Sawyer. In boxing, Floyd Mayweather has defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The fight had been one of the most anticipated sporting events in history. In soccer, Jose Mourinho has just led Chelsea to their fifth Premier League title.

In the United Kingdom, David Cameron's Conservative Party has won a surprise majority. Political commentators in the media are discussing how the opinion polls seem to have underestimated the Tory vote. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has now resigned. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as B.B. King, Christopher Lee, Jules Bianchi, and Cilla Black would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "My Super Sweet 16", "Veep", "Nashville", and "Vikings".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Minecraft", "Destiny", "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter", and "Resident Evil HD Remaster". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Phineas and Ferb", "Lab Rats: Bionic Island", and "Wallykazam!". Popular toys at the moment include Thomas and Friends toys, the PlayStation 4, Minion Dave Talking Action Figure, and LEGO Minecraft.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 8, 2015, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 8, 2015 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, 2015.

  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 8, 2015.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 8, 2015.

  • April 11, 2015: Many Clouds (Leighton Aspell) wins the 2015 Grand National.
  • April 13, 2015: Arizona crime: Jodi Arias is sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.
  • April 14, 2015:
    • Grand Theft Auto V is released for the PC (after several delays).
    • The game "Mortal Kombat X" is released.
  • April 21, 2015:
    • Gwyneth Paltrow files for divorce from Chris Martin.
    • Google's search engine begins to rank websites based on how mobile-friendly they are.
  • April 23, 2015:
    • Sunderland player Adam Johnson is charged with child grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16.
    • Former child actor Sawyer Sweeten commits suicide at the age of 19.
  • April 24, 2015: Caitlyn Jenner comes out as a trans woman in a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer.
  • April 25, 2015:
    • Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko defeats Bryant Jennings.
    • A 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills 9,100 people in Nepal.
  • April 30, 2015: Singer Ben E. King passes away.
  • May 1, 2015: The film "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" is released.
  • May 2, 2015: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao.
  • May 3, 2015: Soccer: Jose Mourinho's side Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • May 7, 2015: The Conservative Party win a surprise majority during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
  • This date: May 8, 2015
  • May 12, 2015: 8 people are killed after a train derails in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
  • May 13, 2015:
    • Nick Fradiani wins the 14th season of American Idol.
    • The VoIP application "Discord" is released.
  • May 14, 2015: Blues singer B.B. King passes away.
  • May 16, 2015: Football: Steven Gerrard plays his final game for Liverpool.
  • May 17, 2015:
    • Rapper Chinx is shot dead in Queens, New York.
    • The final episode of the period drama "Mad Men" is aired on television.
  • May 19, 2015:
    • Sawyer Fredericks wins the eight season of The Voice.
    • The video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" is released.
  • May 22, 2015: Ireland legalizes same-sex marriage via a referendum.
  • May 25, 2015: Irish broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy passes away at the age of 76.
  • May 30, 2015:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Aston Villa 4-0.
    • The Foo Fighters headline at Slane Concert in Ireland.
    • Soccer: Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement.
    • Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, dies of glioblastoma (brain cancer) at the age of 46.
  • June 2, 2015:
    • The game Batman: Arkham Knight is released.
    • FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigns.
  • June 6, 2015: Barcelona win the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Juventus 3-1.
Television shows

TV shows in 2015

The following TV shows were popular in May 2015:

TV shows from May 2015.

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 8, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wander Over Yonder
Wander Over Yonder
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2015.

Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
Far Cry 4 2014
Far Cry 4
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Assassin's Creed: Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The Evil Within 2014
The Evil Within
Alien: Isolation 2014
Alien: Isolation

Were you born on May 8, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

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, 2021, instead.

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 89 on this day in 2015.

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 40 on this day in 2015.

Matt Willis

Matt Willis

Busted
Born on May 8, 1983
He turned 32 on this day in 2015.

6ix9ine

6ix9ine

Rapper
Born on May 8, 1996
He turned 19 on this day in 2015.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 8, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 8, 2015 was most likely conceived around August 15, 2014.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 8, 2015 is close to January 29, 2016.

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Stats for May 8, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 8, 2015:

  • 3,485 days have passed since this date.
  • 497 weeks have passed.
  • 301,107,600 seconds have passed since May 8, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 351,292,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 155,371,521,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 50,184,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 25,895,254 steps. That's roughly 11,509 miles.
  • 3,613,291 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2015?

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