Friday, May 8, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 129th day and 5th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 69th day of Spring and there are 24 days left until Summer. May 8, 2020 zodiac sign is Taurus. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about May 8, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at May 8 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 129th day of the year |
| Day of week | 2nd Friday of 2020 |
| Week index | 19th week of 2020 |
| Season | 69th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 8 |
| May Birthstone | Emerald |
| May Birth flower | Lily of the valley |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write May 8, 2020, in Roman numerals: VVIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
May 8th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for May 8 is Taurus ♉. Taurus' strengths are: reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable. While the weaknesses are: being stubborn, possessive, uncompromising. Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus.
Top news headlines from May 8, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Justice Department dropping Flynn’s Trump-Russia case
- Father and son charged with murder of unarmed black man Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
- Father and son arrested and charged with murder in death of Ahmaud Arbery
- May snowstorm 2020: Historic weather could hit Northeast
- Obama knew details of wiretapped Flynn phone calls, surprising top DOJ official in meeting with Biden, declassified docs show
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 8th:
King Bach #cashappinbio #TrumpDepression Kehlani Jesus is the Christ Lexii
May 8th events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on May 8.
English parliament declares Charles Stuart to be King Charles II of England.1st installment of Hans Christian Andersen "Fairy Tales" published by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark.
China cedes Taiwan to Japan under Treaty of Shimonoseki.
Stock markets on May 8, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
May 8, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 8, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Mike Pence caught on hot mic delivering empty boxes of PPE for a PR stunt. pic.twitter.com/IduvGhiPwj
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) May 8, 2020
The fate of the human race hangs in the balance. The final season of #The100 premieres Wednesday, May 20! Stream next day free only on The CW. #MayWeMeetAgain pic.twitter.com/94edMVIHKc
— The 100 (@cwthe100) May 8, 2020
When NFL Coaches Get Their Schedules pic.twitter.com/YvRwHYJu7C
— Frank Caliendo (@FrankCaliendo) May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "The Scotts" by THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi.
May 8 calendar
| May 8, 2024 | Wednesday |
| May 8, 2025 | Thursday |
| May 8, 2026 | Friday |
| May 8, 2027 | Saturday |
| May 8, 2028 | Monday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
May 8, 2020 life path number is 8. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 8 is thought to place emphasis on career, business, finances, and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a realism to your spirituality and know the difference between make-believe and genuine realizations. Eights focus on money and can only flourish when supported.
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