Friday May 12, 2006: on this day
About May 12th, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: Mass unrest caused by the Primeiro Comando da Capital in Sao Paulo (Brazil) leaves at least 150 people dead.
- Day of the week: May 12th, 2006 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Emilio Estevez, Rami Malek
- 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 12th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on May 12th, 2006.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 2006?
- May 12, 2006: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 12, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- May 12, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 2006?
- How old is someone born on May 12, 2006?
- May 12, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 2006?
What day of the week was May 12, 2006?
May 12, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 2006:
- Mass unrest caused by the primeiro comando da capital in sao paulo (brazil) leaves at least 150 people dead.
- Iranian azeris interpreted a cartoon in an iranian magazine to be insulting. this led to massive riots across the country.
- In a coordinated attack in addis ababa, ethiopia, eight bombs explode. three people are killed, and 48 are injured. one group has not yet claimed responsibility.
- 200 people were killed in an oil explosion in ilado (nigeria), (ab via ambc news).
- Hwang woosuk, cloning scientist, is accused of fraud, embezzlement, and violation bioethics laws in south korea for his fake stem cell research.
- Yoweri museveni takes the oath to office for the third consecutive term of his presidency of uganda.
- An egyptian bus accident results in 21 deaths.
- U.s. fbi raids kyle ampquotdustyampquot foggo's home in an investigation into political corruption. this included the use of prostitutes, bribery, and lobbyist brent wilkes being bribed. 1 unindicted co-conspiratorampquot in the randy ampquotdukeampquot cunningham scandal.
- Justin gatlin breaks a world record in 100-meter dash, clocking 9.76 seconds.
- Time warner acquires complete control of court tv networks owned by liberty media.
- First reports of the year 2038 issue strike.
- Iranian azeris interpret a cartoon published in an iranian magazine as insulting, resulting in massive riots throughout the country.
May 12, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 12, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.46
- Apple AAPL: opens at $67.70
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.15
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.38
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.40
Exchange Rates on May 12, 2006:
- 1 USD = 110.01 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1092 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1968 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0045 CNY
- 1 EUR = 142.2 JPY
May 12, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Bastia - Chateauroux : 1 - 4
- Caen - Creteil : 3 - 1
- Dijon - Valenciennes : 2 - 0
- Grenoble - Amiens : 3 - 0
- Gueugnon - Brest : 0 - 1
May 12, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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May 12, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 2006 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:50 pm and setting at 05:29 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 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
- Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
- Rami Malek
Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
- Ving Rhames
Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
- Katharine Hepburn
American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
- George Carlin
American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
- Gabriel Byrne
Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
- Burt Bacharach
American composer and pianist of popular music.
- Jason Biggs
He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
- Malin Akerman
Swedish-canadian model and actress.
- Catherine Tate
English actor, comedian, and writer.
How old is someone born on May 12, 2006?
Someone born on May 12, 2006 is:
18 years and 24 days old,
or 216 months and 24 days old,
or 942 weeks and 5 days old,
or 6599 days old,
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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 12, 2006?
There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 12th 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 12, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 2006.
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May 12, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 2006:
- Hussein Maziq
Libyan politician, prime minister of libya (b. 1918).
- Miguel Fisac
- Valentina Kovpan
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
- Robert Reed
American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
- Monica Zetterlund
Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).
- Louis Calhern
American actor and singer (d. 1956).
- Cornell Borchers
Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
- Lillian Roth
Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
- Elisabeth Bergner
German actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 2006:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 2006:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 2006:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 12, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 12, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 12, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 12, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 12, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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 12, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 12, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 12, 2006?
On May 12, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2006?
On May 12, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 2006?
On May 12, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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.