Tuesday May 23, 2006: on this day

May 23, 2006 was the 143rd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 2006, who was born and died on May 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SOS by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Orange Roughies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2006?


May 23, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2006 can also be written as 5/23/2006 in the US and as 23/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2006:

  • Alaskan stratovolcano mount cleveland erupts.
  • An audiotape purporting to be osama bin laden's voice says that zacarias moussaoui has no connection to the september 11th attacks.
  • In bangladesh, seven factories were set on fire by angry workers in protest at rana's death. 100 people were hurt in clashes between firefighters and police. workers are required to work overtime and seven-days a week.
  • F-16 military jets from turkey and greece collide over karpathos, while intercepting one another in the disputed airspace high above the southern aegean sea. (bbc), (cnn),
  • In a ramallah raid, israel captures hamas leader ibrahim hamed.
  • The president of mexico vicente fox starts a tour through the united states from salt lake city.

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May 23, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $64.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.25

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 111.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1239 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2095 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0175 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 143.34 JPY
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May 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 05:40 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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Who was born on May 23, 2006?


Famous people born on May 23, 2006:

  • Joshua Lester

    Tv actor.

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 5 days old,

or 931 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6519 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2006?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2006.

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May 23, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2006:

  • Lloyde Bentsen

    American politician who served as a U.S.

  • Kazimierz Górski

    Polish footballer and manager (b. 1921).

  • Clifford Antone

    American businessman (born 1949).

  • Ian Copeland

    American music promoter.

  • Max Meynier
  • Philippe Amaury

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2006:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2006:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2006:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SOS youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ridin'
  4. - Temperature youtube
  5. - Where'd You Go

May 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Enough Cryin
  3. - It's Goin' Down
  4. - When You're Mad
  5. - Gettin' Some

May 23, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 23, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

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

May 23, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower

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"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …

Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

Definitely Dead

By:

Sookie Stackhouse, a Louisiana cocktail waitress, was very sad to lose one of her relatives. She never imagined that her cousin Hadley, a cousin of hers, would become her.

Digging To America by Anne Tyler

Digging To America

By:

Anne Tyler's most rich, deeply-searching novel. It is a story about American life and Maryam Yazdan, an Iranian-born woman who must come home after 35 years.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

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.

May 23, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Starfish SD UFO Interactive 505 Games Tommo Inc.

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Platform: Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sega

Brave Story: New Traveler

Brave Story: New Traveler

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA Xseed Games

Cocoto Magic Circus

Cocoto Magic Circus

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Wii

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment BigBen Interactive

Curious George

Curious George

Platform: Xbox Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Namco Vivendi Games

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2006?

On May 23, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2006?

On May 23, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2006?

On May 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

Find out more about May 23rd

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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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