Saturday, May 8, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 128th 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, 2021 zodiac sign is Taurus. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about May 8, 2021, 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 | 128th day of the year |
| Day of week | 2nd Saturday of 2021 |
| Week index | 19th week of 2021 |
| Season | 69th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 9 |
| 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, 2021, in Roman numerals: VVIIIMMXXI (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, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- The Obamas’ Dog, Bo, Dies at 12 After Cancer Battle
- Trump Justice Department sought phone records of Washington Post reporters
- Actress Tawny Kitaen Dead at 59
- Florida voting law signed by DeSantis stops Mark Zuckerberg, others from bankrolling election administration
- Cruise Line Threatens to Skip Florida Ports Over Proof-of-Vaccination Ban
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on May 8th:
#ChineseRocket Lily James Tawny Kitaen Happy Mother’s Day Aubrey Plaza SNL
May 8th events in history
Below are a couple of 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, 2021
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May 8, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on May 8, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between. pic.twitter.com/qKMNojiu9V
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021
Special link to view SNL outside USAhttps://t.co/egSDZ8sNFu
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 8, 2021
On the road …. Flight safety pic.twitter.com/YV1G0OsV3e
— Raymond Tuan (@linbea945) May 8, 2021
May 8, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Save Your Tears" by The Weeknd.
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, 2021 life path number is 9. 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 9 is thought to be the most interesting. Multiplying any number by 9, then add the resulting digits and reduce them to a single digit will always be a 9. Nine touches at the core of its symbolism and understand the connection between all mankind and have a global consciousness.
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