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May 31, 2006 was the 151st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 2006, who was born and died on May 31, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ridin' by Chamillionaire), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Drop Dead Gorgeous) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 2006?
- May 31, 2006: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 2006?
- May 31, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 2006?
What day of the week was May 31, 2006?
May 31, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 2006 can also be written as 5/31/2006 in the US and as 31/5/2006 in UK and Europe.
May 31, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 2006:
- Ohio republican thomas noe pleads guilty for illegally directing $50,000 to president george w. bush's 2004 re-election campaign.
- Expect the united states to alter its policy regarding iran's nuclear program and policies. condoleezza rice secretary of state usa stated that the usa could join iran nuclear negotiations.
- When servers in stockholm, sweden are taken away in a raid by the swedish antipiracy bureau, pirate bay is shut down. there is a huge media debate and criticism about the methods of the swedish anti-piracy bureau and the actions of the swedish police, as at least 20 other non-piracy websites are also taken down simultaneously. this includes the website of piratpartiet which was a swedish political party that was seeking to contest the 2006 elections.
May 31, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 31, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.21
- Apple AAPL: opens at $61.76
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.26
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.15
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.15
Exchange Rates on May 31, 2006:
- 1 USD = 112.6 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1007 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2183 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0215 CNY
- 1 EUR = 144.29 JPY
May 31, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:13 am and setting at 12:31 am.
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 31, 2006?
Famous people born on May 31, 2006:
- Niccolò Calvagna
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 10 months old,
or 214 months and 24 days old,
or 934 weeks
or 6538 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2006?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2006.
May 31, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 2006:
- Raymond Davis Jr
American physicist and nobel prize laureate (born in 1914).
- Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Spanish sculptor and educator (d. 2006).
- Ryan Bennett
American sportscaster (born 1970).
- Lula Mae Hardaway
American singer, songwriter and mother to stevie wonder (born 1930).
- Ken McIntyre
- Flavio Pontello
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 2006:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 2006:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
- Rihanna - SOS
- Sean Paul - Temperature
- Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
May 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
- Nelly Furtado - Maneater
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Pink - Who Knew
May 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- T.I. - What You Know
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
- Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
- Shawnna - Gettin' Some
May 31, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
May 31, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
The Kingdom
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
Country: United States of America
Hairspray
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer
Country: United States of America
May 31, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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:
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Philip Alderton
Orange Roughies
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Chris Bailey
Eine Liebe am Gardasee
Release year: 2006
High Hopes
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Sable noir
Release year: 2006
May 31, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Omnivore'S Dilemma
By: Michael Pollan
One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of The YearWinner of James Beard AwardAuthor of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food & Food RulesToday, buffeted with one
Dead Watch
By: John Sandford
The #1 New York Times bestseller of Lucas Davenport novels is "a page-turner [and] a new hero" (Minneapolis Star Tribune).
Promise Me
By: Harlan Coben
The school year is nearly over. Some high school students will make the dangerous and common mistake of drinking during these final pressure cooker months.
Second Sight
By: Amanda Quick
Venetia Milton, who was financially strapped and on her way to becoming a spinster, thought that her time at the remote Arcane House, in shabby condition, would be an opportunity to create her own ravishment.
Definitely Dead
By: Charlaine Harris
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.
May 31, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Wars: Empire at War
Black
Culdcept Saga
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs
Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express
Who was the US President on May 31, 2006?
On May 31, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2006?
On May 31, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 2006?
On May 31, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
