Friday May 19, 2006: on this day

May 19, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 139th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2006 can also be written as 5/19/2006 in the US and as 19/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on May 19, 2006:

• The 2006 iranian sumptuary law controversy
• According to the canadian national post, certain iranian expatriates in canada claim that iran's parliament passed a law that would have required non-muslim religious minorities of the country to wear distinct markings. these markings include yellow ribbons for jews and christians, blue for zoroastrians, and red for christians. the national post retracts its original report after much controversy.
• The united states senate votes to amend an immigration reform bill to declare english the national language of the united statesampquot. this would give english an enhanced 'de jure' and 'de facto' status as the official language in the country. s. 2611 has not been voted on by the senate.
• After several suicide attempts by inmates, a riot breaks out at guantanamo bay, cuba's united states prison camp.
• Khaled el masri claims he was tortured and abducted by the cia after he mistook him for someone else. a district court in alexandria, virginia dismissed his case because it would pose a grave risk to u.s. security by exposing government secrets. although the court finds that the claims are true, he cannot seek a remedy.
• Fiji's opposition (labour) is led by mahendra chaudhry and he joins prime minister laisenia qarase’s united fiji party in order to form a multiparty, multi-ethnic cabinet.
• The ap reported numerous refutations from a variety of people, including iranian legislators as well as the jewish member to the legislature morris motamed. (ap) the national post also published a story listing many refutations.
• The united states senate votes for an amendment to the immigration reform bill that would "... declare english "as the national language" in the united states. this gives english an additional de jure and de facto legal status as the official language of the country. s. 2611 has not been voted on by the senate.
• The united nations committee against torture advises the united states to close all secret prisons overseas and the guantanamo bay facility in cuba. they are violating international law. the united nations committee against torture also requests that the us stop using torture-related interrogation techniques and end the practice of "extraordinary renditions."
• The da vinci code movie is now in theatres around the world. based on dan brown's controversial thriller, the movie will be released worldwide.

May 19, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 19, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $63.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.79
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.87

Exchange Rates on May 19, 2006:

• 1 USD = 111.72 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1205 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2163 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0175 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.67 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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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 19, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

• Grace Jones

  Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

• André the Giant

  André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

• Pete Townshend

  British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

• Jon Kortajarena

  Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

• Nora Ephron

  American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

• Kevin Garnett

  Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

• Kyle Eastwood

  American singer-bass player and actor.

• Nancy Kwan

  Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

• Michele Placido

  Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

• Jesse Peretz

  American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 19th

You are 17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 5 days old,

or 935 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6550 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 2006?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 19, 2006.

Famous people died on May 19, 2006:

• Dan-I
• Robert Makzoumi
• Freddie Garrity

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

• Alan Young

  Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

• Ronald Colman

  British-american actor.

• Henry Corden

  American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

• Maymuna Ali

  Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

• Nathanyal Hawthorne

  Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

• Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

  Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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Holidays on May 19, 2006:

• National Hug-Your-Cat Day
• NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
• Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
• Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
• Theophilus of Corte
• Pudentiana
• Emiliana
• Ives
• Peter Celestine
• Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan

May 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Sean Paul - Temperature
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go

May 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

May 19, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne - Gimme That

May 19, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 19, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
2. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
3. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
4. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
5. Daddy Yankee - Machucando