Thursday May 11, 2006: on this day
About May 11th, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: Residents flee Mogadishu, as Islamist militias and warlords fight for control of Somali capital. 120 people have been killed in five days of fighting. (VoA),
- Day of the week: May 11th, 2006 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cory Monteith, Fred Astaire
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: SOS by Rihanna
- #1 UK song: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
- Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua
More about May 11th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 2006.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 2006?
- May 11, 2006: What happened on that day?
- May 11, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 2006?
- How old is someone born on May 11, 2006?
- May 11, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 11, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 2006?
What day of the week was May 11, 2006?
May 11, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 2006 can also be written as 5/11/2006 in the US and as 11/5/2006 in UK and Europe.
May 11, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 2006:
- Residents flee mogadishu, as islamist militias and warlords fight for control of somali capital. 120 people have been killed in five days of fighting. (voa),
- On banks island, canada's northwest territories, you will find a grizzly-polar bear mix.
- Baidu.com launches baidu baike in people's republic of china, an online collaborative encyclopedia. it is based on wikipedia, but heavily self-censored. without a proxy, wikipedia is difficult to access in china.
- According to reports, the united states national security agency has ampquotthe most extensive database in the world. it contains records of all domestic and international calls made through att, verizon, and bellsouth. qwest communications refused customer records due to the need for a warrant.
- Ernie fletcher is the republican governor of kentucky. he was indicted on three misdemeanor charges of conspiracy, official misconduct, and political discrimination. these offenses relate to hiring, promoting and demoting state employees on the basis of political loyalty.
- The results of the tamil nadu state election, held on may 8, were announced. the dmk and its aides have seized power. and the aiadmk has become a stronger opposition than any time in tamil nadu's history.
- The state of west bengal made history. ampquotthe communist party of india, (marxist), emerged victorious for five more years, making it a stand of nearly 35 years.
- The results of the tamil nadu state election, which took place on may 8, were announced. the dmk and its aides have seized power. and the aiadmk has become a stronger opposition than ever before in tamil nadu's history. history was also made by the state of west bengal. "the communist party of india (marxist) won another five years of victory, making it a stand of nearly 35 years."
May 11, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 11, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 11, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.10
- Apple AAPL: opens at $70.80
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.71
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.65
Exchange Rates on May 11, 2006:
- 1 USD = 110.63 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1033 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2134 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0035 CNY
- 1 EUR = 141.97 JPY
May 11, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 11, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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May 11, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 2006 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 04:59 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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Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
- Cory Monteith
Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
- Fred Astaire
Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
- Natasha Richardson
British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
- Laetitia Casta
French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
- Benoît Magimel
He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
- Richard Feynman
American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
- Holly Valance
Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
- Jeffrey Donovan
American stage, film, and television actor.
- Doug McClure
American actor.
- Jonathan Jackson
Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
How old is someone born on May 11, 2006?
Someone born on May 11, 2006 is:
18 years and 25 days old,
or 216 months and 25 days old,
or 942 weeks and 6 days old,
or 6600 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 2006?
There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2006.
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May 11, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 11, 2006:
- Floyd Patterson
American boxer.
- Clarence Petersen
Clarence Petersen was an American journalist and author who worked for the Chicago Tribune for over 40 years.
- Jim Lemon
American journalist and news anchor for NBC Nightly News.
- Frankie Thomas
American actor (born in 1921).
- Ricardo Fernández
- Mony Dalmès
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
- Peggy Lipton
American actress.
- Lex Barker
American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Jerry Stiller
American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
- Jorja Curtright
Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
- Jean Adair
Dies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Mega Marley
Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
May 11, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 2006:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 2006:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- T.I. - What You Know
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Shawnna - Gettin' Some
- Kirk Franklin - Looking For You
May 11, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Daddy Yankee - Machucando
May 11, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 11, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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:
May 11, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 11, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 11, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 11, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 11, 2006?
On May 11, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2006?
On May 11, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 2006?
On May 11, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
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.