Saturday May 06, 2017: on this day

May 06, 2017 was the 126th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 06, 2017 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 06, 2017, who was born and died on May 06, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Humble. by Kendrick Lamar), movies (e.g. Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon), TV series (e.g. Dear White People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 2017?


May 06, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2017 can also be written as 5/6/2017 in the US and as 6/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 2017:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present). a united states navy seal dies in somalia. three others are also injured in an encounter with al-shabaab militants west of mogadishu.
  • The united states navy seal, a member of the elite navy, is killed. three others are also injured in an attack on al-shabaab militants west of mogadishu.
  • 2017 venezuelan protests. a young man was shot to death in valencia, carabobo amid ongoing protests against nicolas maduro's government. rosario de perija: protesters demolish a statue of hugo chavez, former president.
  • During ongoing protests against nicolas maduro's government, a young man is killed in valencia, carabobo. rosario de perija is being torn down by protestors who have taken down the statue of hugo chavez, former president.
  • Boko haram insurgency and chibok schoolgirl kidnapping: nigerian officials have reported that boko haram has freed 82 schoolgirls from chibok, borno state, in the wake of negotiations. they were among 220 girls kidnapped at a chibok secondary school in chibok, borno state, in april 2014.
  • Nigerian officials say that boko haram released 82 schoolgirls, who were among 220 kidnapped in chibok, borno state, in april 2014.
  • 2016-17 south pacific cyclone season: severe tropical storm donna has been upgraded to a cat four and continues to cause damage to houses and infrastructure in vanuatu's north, especially in torba province.
  • A school bus that was carrying 30 students plunges into a ravine in northern tanzania's arusha region.
  • Two buses collided on nigeria's lagos-ibadan expressway, killing at least 36 people.
  • Voting starts in territories and diplomatic mission west of metropolitan france, for the second round presidential election between emmanuel macron et marine le pen.
  • France's electoral commission has ordered french media to not publish the contents of emmanuel macron campaign emails. this is to prevent the influence of the presidential election. it also warned journalists that they could be charged with publishing the material.
  • Corinne erhel, a member of the socialist party national assembly, dies following a speech she gave at a rally for emmanuel macron in plouisy.
  • Francois hollande, the current french president, promises to respond to the macron hack attack.
  • Hamas, which seeks to reconcile itself with rival palestinian groups, has elected ismail haniyeh, a former prime minister, as its new leader. he replaces khaled meshaal, who is currently serving a term. hamas ended its long-standing call for israel’s destruction and severed all ties to the muslim brotherhood last week.
  • 2017 kentucky derby: always dreaming wins at churchill downs. looking at lee was second, and battle of midway third.
  • Always dreaming wins at churchill downs in the kentucky derby's 143rd edition. looking at lee was second, and battle of midway third.
  • Canelo alvarez and julio cesar chavez jr. in boxing: canelo alvarez beats julio cesar chavez jr., a fellow mexican boxer, by unanimous decision. all three judges voted alvarez the winner of all 12 rounds.
  • Canelo alvarez beats julio cesar chavez jr. in boxing by unanimous decision. all three judges voted alvarez the winner of each round.

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May 06, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 06, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 1.3464 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3648 CAD
  • 1 USD = 18.989 MXN
  • 1 AUD = 6.5214 SEK

May 06, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Torino : 1 - 1
  • Napoli - Cagliari : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Darmstadt : 1 - 0
  • Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 2 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Wolfsburg : 0 - 2
  • Hertha - RB Leipzig : 1 - 4
  • Ingolstadt - Leverkusen : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Wurzburger Kickers : 1 - 1
  • Sandhausen - Nurnberg : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Eibar : 1 - 0
  • Barcelona - Villarreal : 4 - 1
  • Granada - Real Madrid : 0 - 4
  • Sp Gijon - Las Palmas : 1 - 0
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May 06, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 2017 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 06, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:56 pm and setting at 04:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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Who was born on May 06, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 19 days old,

or 363 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2546 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2017?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 06, 2017.

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May 06, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 2017:

  • Tony Conwell
  • Romano Trevisani
  • Steven Holcomb
  • Peter Noble
  • Pierino Munari
  • Giovanni Tinebra
  • Jesús Galdeano
  • Hugh Thomas

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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May 06, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 2017:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 2017:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 2017 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 06, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 2017 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. - Humble.
  2. - Shape Of You
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - DNA.
  5. - Mask Off

May 06, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 2017 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. - Humble.
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - DNA.
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - iSpy

May 06, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 06, 2017 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. - Despacito
  2. - Subeme La Radio
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Adios Amor
  5. - El Amante

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May 06, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Sleepless

Sleepless

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Baran bo Odar

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union

Country: United States of America

May 06, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

May 06, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on May 06, 2017?

On May 06, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 2017?

On May 06, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 2017?

On May 06, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for May 2017?

May 2017 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.

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