Wednesday May 03, 2006: on this day

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What day of the week was May 03, 2006?


May 03, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 2006 can also be written as 5/3/2006 in the US and as 3/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 2006:

  • Zacarias moussaoui was sentenced to life imprisonment in alexandria, virginia.
  • Armavia flight 967 crashes into black sea killing 113 passengers and leaving no survivors.
  • In support of local flower sellers, villager members of the people's front in defense of land in san salvador atenco (mexico) blockade the highway from texcoco. state polices respond with ''massive violence'’.
  • Rene braunlich, a german hostage, and thomas nitzschke, a german hostage, returned to germany. they were safely able to land on a government aircraft in berlin-tegel at 2:24 p.m.
  • Nepal civil war: the nepalese cabinet announces a ceasefire with maoist rebels, and that they no longer consider them terrorist groups. the government calls on the rebels for peace negotiations.
  • Tehran arrests ramin jahanbegloo, an iranian author.
  • The opposition parties in chad boycotted the 2006 presidential election. voter turnout is extremely low. although results are not expected for 10 more days, president idriss deby is expected win.
  • Armavia flight 967 of armenian airline armavia was an airbus a320 airliner. it was carrying more than 110 passengers and crashed into the black sea as it approached adler-sochi international airport. rescue workers found pieces of the plane, baggage and oil at the accident site.
  • Armavia flight 967 crashes into the black sea near sochi international airport in sochi, russia, killing 113 people.

May 03, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 03, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $71.95
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.54

Exchange Rates on May 03, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 113.59 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1082 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2363 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 143.45 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6854 GBP

May 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 3 - 1
  • Duisburg - Werder Bremen : 3 - 5
  • Ein Frankfurt - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
  • Schalke 04 - Bielefeld : 3 - 1
  • Wolfsburg - Mainz : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
  • Cottbus - Dresden : 0 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Braunschweig : 7 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Betis : 2 - 0
  • Ath Bilbao - Zaragoza : 1 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Osasuna : 0 - 1
  • Cadiz - Sociedad : 2 - 2
  • Celta - Barcelona : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Marseille : 1 - 2
  • Rennes - Paris SG : 1 - 1

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May 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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May 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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40%

The moon phase on May 03, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:23 am and setting at 02:02 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 03, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Danila Kozlovsky is a renowned Russian actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Vampire Academy' and 'Viking'.

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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How old is someone born on May 03, 2006?


Someone born on May 03, 2006 is:

18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 2 days old,

or 944 weeks

or 6608 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 2006?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 2006?

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May 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 2006:

  • Earl Woods

    American colonel, baseball player, and author (b. 1932).

  • Karel Appel

    The dutch artist is regarded as one of the most influential in ww ii.

  • Pramod Mahajan

    Indian politician (b. 1949).

  • Boris Kuznecov
  • Romeo Dalla Chiesa
  • Franco Lavoratori

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

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May 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 2006:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 2006:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Touch It
  4. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  5. - Unpredictable

May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 03, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Caile
  5. - Down

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May 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky Number Slevin

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu

Country: United States of America

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

May 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

May 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings by Tyler Perry

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

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You can count on "Madea Mabel Simmons," star of the hit series Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion, to tell you one thing.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips

American Theocracy

By:

An ex-Republican strategist and political commentator, he evaluates the political climate today and the inherent dangers presented by factors such as global overreach, religious fundamentalism and ballooning debt. His account draws from historical examples and makes cautionary predictions about America’s …

A Death In Belmont by Sebastian Junger

A Death In Belmont

By:

Belmont, Massachusetts is rocked by a shocking crime in the spring 1963. It follows the same pattern as the Boston Strangler.

The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

The Templar Legacy

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The Knights Templar, an ancient order, possessed immense wealth and absolute power over kings & popes. . . They were removed from the face of the earth by the Inquisition.

May 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Race Driver 2006

Race Driver 2006

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Codemasters

Raving Rabbids

Raving Rabbids

Genre: Party

Publisher: Ubisoft

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Wii

Genre: Action adventure

Publisher: Konami Eidos (Wii)

Caesar IV

Caesar IV

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City-building

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

A-VCS-tec Challenge

A-VCS-tec Challenge

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: AtariAge

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Who was the US President on May 03, 2006?

On May 03, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 2006?

On May 03, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 2006?

On May 03, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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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