Thursday May 11, 2006: on this day

May 11, 2006 was the 131st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 2006, who was born and died on May 11, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SOS by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 2006?


May 11, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2006 can also be written as 5/11/2006 in the US and as 11/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 2006:

  • Residents flee mogadishu, as islamist militias and warlords fight for control of somali capital. 120 people have been killed in five days of fighting. (voa),
  • On banks island, canada's northwest territories, you will find a grizzly-polar bear mix.
  • Baidu.com launches baidu baike in people's republic of china, an online collaborative encyclopedia. it is based on wikipedia, but heavily self-censored. without a proxy, wikipedia is difficult to access in china.
  • According to reports, the united states national security agency has ampquotthe most extensive database in the world. it contains records of all domestic and international calls made through att, verizon, and bellsouth. qwest communications refused customer records due to the need for a warrant.
  • Ernie fletcher is the republican governor of kentucky. he was indicted on three misdemeanor charges of conspiracy, official misconduct, and political discrimination. these offenses relate to hiring, promoting and demoting state employees on the basis of political loyalty.
  • The results of the tamil nadu state election, held on may 8, were announced. the dmk and its aides have seized power. and the aiadmk has become a stronger opposition than any time in tamil nadu's history.
  • The state of west bengal made history. ampquotthe communist party of india, (marxist), emerged victorious for five more years, making it a stand of nearly 35 years.
  • The results of the tamil nadu state election, which took place on may 8, were announced. the dmk and its aides have seized power. and the aiadmk has become a stronger opposition than ever before in tamil nadu's history. history was also made by the state of west bengal. "the communist party of india (marxist) won another five years of victory, making it a stand of nearly 35 years."

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May 11, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 11, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $70.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.71
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.65

Exchange Rates on May 11, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 110.63 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1033 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2134 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0035 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 141.97 JPY
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May 11, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 04:59 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 11, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 8 days old,

or 936 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6553 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2006?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2006.

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May 11, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 2006:

  • Floyd Patterson

    American boxer.

  • Clarence Petersen

    Clarence Petersen was an American journalist and author who worked for the Chicago Tribune for over 40 years.

  • Jim Lemon

    American journalist and news anchor for NBC Nightly News.

  • Frankie Thomas

    American actor (born in 1921).

  • Ricardo Fernández
  • Mony Dalmès

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Mega Marley

    Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

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May 11, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 2006:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 2006:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 11, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - It's Goin' Down
  4. - Gettin' Some
  5. - Looking For You

May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 11, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Caile
  4. - Down
  5. - Machucando

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May 11, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

May 11, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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 11, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Political Zoo by Michael Savage

The Political Zoo

By:

Ladies and gentlemen, we are the national zoo! Aristotle stated, "Man is an animal of politics." Michael Savage, talk radio sensation and New York Times bestseller, is afraid.

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.

Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods

Dark Harbor

By:

Dark Harbor, Stuart Woods's latest bestseller, is a perfect blend of fast suspense and sexy intrigue that has won him countless fans over the years.

Gone by Jonathan Kellerman

Gone

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Dylan and Michaela, acting students who were lost, are found in Malibu's remote mountains. They are terrified and battered from a terrible ordeal.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

May 11, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Test Drive Unlimited

Test Drive Unlimited

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing, MMOR

Publisher: Atari

City Life

City Life

Platform: Windows, Nintendo DS

Genre: City building games

Publisher: CDV Focus Home Interactive Deep Silver

Commandos: Strike Force

Commandos: Strike Force

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

C-evo

C-evo

Platform: Windows 95 or newer

Genre: 4X turn-based strategy

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: 11 RTS games, 1 FPS game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on May 11, 2006?

On May 11, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2006?

On May 11, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 2006?

On May 11, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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.

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