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About May 27th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: At 5:53.58 AM local time (22.53.58 UTC May 26), the Java earthquake of May 2006 causes Bantul and Yogyakarta to be stricken, resulting in over 6,600 deaths.
  • Day of the week: May 27th, 2006 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Henry Kissinger, Christopher Lee
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: SOS by Rihanna
  • #1 UK song: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
  • Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua

More about May 27th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on May 27th, 2006.

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What day of the week was May 27, 2006?


May 27, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2006 can also be written as 5/27/2006 in the US and as 27/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 2006:

  • At 5:53.58 am local time (22.53.58 utc may 26), the java earthquake of may 2006 causes bantul and yogyakarta to be stricken, resulting in over 6,600 deaths.
  • A 6.3 magnitude earthquake causes more than 6,000 deaths in central java, indonesia. it also injures at least 36,000 people.
  • Tropical storm aletta formed south-southwest from acapulco in mexico, marking the start of the 2006 pacific hurricane season.
  • Myanmar extends house arrest for opposition leader aung san suu kyi another year amid continuing u.n. pressure for her release.
  • Moscow detains over 70 gay pride parade participants. they include organizers and european parliament members. police arrest volker beck, a german parliamentary member. moscow's mayor, yuriy luchkov, banned the march saying that homosexuality was "unnatural".
  • Java earthquake of may 2006: this tectonic earthquake that struck 25 km (16 miles) south from yogyakarta, on the island java, indonesia, kills over 4300 and injures 3400. at 5:54 am (22:54 utc on 26 may), the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck. the epicenter lies southwest of the city, near mount merapi.
  • The 6.4 m  yogyakarta earthquake shakes central java with an msk intensity of viii (), leaving more than 5,700 dead and 37,000 injured.

May 27, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 27, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ferrol - Tenerife : 2 - 3
  • Levante - Valladolid : 2 - 1
  • Lorca - Eibar : 1 - 0
  • Malaga B - Almeria : 3 - 1
  • Murcia - Hercules : 3 - 1

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May 27, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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May 27, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 10:25 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 27, 2006?


Famous people born on May 27, 2006:

  • Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

    Shiloh nouvel jolie-pitt is the first biological child of brad pitt and angelina jolie, and is known for being a member of the famous...

  • Shiloh

    Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is the first biological child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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How old is someone born on May 27, 2006?


Someone born on May 27, 2006 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 22 days old,

or 938 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6567 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 2006?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 27, 2006.

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May 27, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 2006:

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Craig Heyward

    American football player (b. 1966).

  • Rob Borsellino

    American columnist (born 1949).

  • Oduvil Unnikrishnan

    Indian composer and actor (d. 2006).

  • David Butler
  • Fernando Romeo Lucas García
  • Umberto Domina
  • Michael Riffaterre
  • Alex Toth
  • Robert Parienté
  • Alfonso Lussón

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Farzana Parveen

    Farzana Parveen was a Pakistani activist who fought for women's rights and against honor killings.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

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May 27, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 2006:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 2006:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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

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

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

May 27, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

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John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

Full Of Grace by Dorothea Benton Frank

Full Of Grace

By:

The Russo family had to move from New Jersey, New Jersey, to Hilton Head, South Carolina. It was difficult enough for Big Al and Connie. But it was even more difficult for Maria Graziella, their daughter.

Everyman by Philip Roth

Everyman

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Philip Roth's novel, "The Plot Against America," is an intimate, yet universal tale of loss, regret and stoicism. The bestselling author of The Plot Against America has now turned his attention to "one family".

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 …

Burnt Toast by Teri Hatcher

Burnt Toast

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Teri Hatcher is one of the most beloved and accessible women in America. Her portrayal of Susan Mayer, a snarky divorcee, won her the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award.

May 27, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's Alaskan Adventures

Cabela's Alaskan Adventures

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, GameCube (Cancelled)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

Battlefield 2142

Battlefield 2142

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Justice League Heroes

Justice League Heroes

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment DC Comics Eidos Interactive

Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party

Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Bullet Witch

Bullet Witch

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter Action

Publisher: JP AQ Interactive; NA Atari; EU Atari; AUS Codemasters

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Who was the US President on May 27, 2006?

On May 27, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 2006?

On May 27, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 2006?

On May 27, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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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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