Thursday May 04, 2006: on this day

May 04, 2006 was the 124th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 04, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 04, 2006, who was born and died on May 04, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), movies (e.g. Lucky Number Slevin, directed by Paul McGuigan), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 2006?


May 04, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 124th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 2006 can also be written as 5/4/2006 in the US and as 4/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 2006:

  • A large meteor shower crosses over el paso, texas, usa.
  • The violence continues during the raids by police on san salvador atenco in mexico.
  • After snyder rini's short term, manasseh sogavare has been elected the solomon islands prime minister. sogavare served as prime minister between 2000 and 2001.
  • A new cabinet under prime minister ehud olmert has been sworn into office in israel
  • Fiji and new zealand were issued a tsunami warning following the tonga earthquake of magnitude 7.9 (04:26 may 4 local time). after it was determined that the earthquake didn't produce a tsunami, the warning was cancelled.
  • Picasso's "dora maar with cat" is sold at auction for us$95216,000. it has become one of the most valuable paintings in the world.
  • After a failed motion to refer a member of parliament involved in a corruption scandal, shahrir abdul samad has resigned as chairman of barisan nasional backbenchers club within the parliament of malaysia.
  • Tony blair, british prime minister, suffers one its most devastating electoral losses. labour party lost more than 200 seats in uk local elections 2006 and came third in total votes behind the conservatives or liberal democrats. (reuters),
  • 2006 red list is the most recent update. it includes 40,168 species, as well as 2,160 subspecies and varieties, aquatic stocks, subpopulations, and other subpopulations.

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May 04, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 04, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.67
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $71.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.35
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.71

Exchange Rates on May 04, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 113.54 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.109 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2283 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 144.08 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6849 GBP

May 04, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Santander - Real Madrid : 2 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man City - Arsenal : 1 - 3
  • Sunderland - Fulham : 2 - 1
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May 04, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 04, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 04, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 04, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 02:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 2006.

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Who was born on May 04, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 25 days old,

or 934 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6539 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 2006?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 04, 2006.

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May 04, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 2006:

  • Alexis Damianos
  • Karel Appel
  • Bob Dro
  • Alejandra Boero

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Jozeph Broz

    Yugoslav politician who was a prominent member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia.

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May 04, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 2006:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 2006:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - Ridin'
  5. - Unwritten

May 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 04, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - From Paris To Berlin
  3. - Control Myself
  4. - Dani California

May 04, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Touch It
  4. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  5. - Unpredictable

May 04, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 04, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 04, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Caile
  5. - Down

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May 04, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky Number Slevin

Lucky Number Slevin

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

May 04, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

May 04, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

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What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips

American Theocracy

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An ex-Republican strategist and political commentator, he evaluates the political climate today and the inherent dangers presented by factors such as global overreach, religious fundamentalism and ballooning debt. His account draws from historical examples and makes cautionary predictions about America’s …

Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark

Two Little Girls in Blue

By:

This riveting thriller by Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark cleverly weaves twin telepathy into the search of a missing child.

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson

Dark Tort

By:

Goldy Schulz, Caterer, has a new lucrative gig. She prepares breakfasts and snacks in conference rooms for a local law office. It's time-consuming but she loves it.

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

The Tenth Circle

By:

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old

May 04, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 04, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AirForce2

AirForce2

Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac

Genre: Arcade Style Shoot-em-up

Publisher: The AForce Project

Baten Kaitos Origins

Baten Kaitos Origins

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Nintendo

Cartoon Network Racing

Cartoon Network Racing

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: The Game Factory

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Platform: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

Platform: PlayStation 2 Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS GameCube Wii

Genre: Platformer, Action-Adventure Game, Racing Game, Rail Shooter

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on May 04, 2006?

On May 04, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 2006?

On May 04, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 2006?

On May 04, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for May 2006?

May 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2006 calendar looked like.

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