Monday May 01, 2006

Historical Events

• As protesters demonstrate for their rights to immigration, the Great American Boycott is held across the United States.
• Due to cash flow shortages, the Puerto Rican government has closed 42 government agencies and the Department of Education.
• The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association infuriated the Vatican by threatening to ordain Liu Xinhong, an Anhui Province bishop. China has already ordained Ma Yinglin as a Yunnan bishop, despite her not being approved by the Holy See. Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen asked the Vatican to halt diplomatic talks with China
• King Gyanendra, Nepal swears Girija Prasad Kolara as the new Prime Minister. Baburam Bhattarai, of the CPN(M), which controls two-thirds of the country's population, stated that his party would respect the results of an electoral election to a constituting assembly as long as they are fair and free from corruption.
• Despite pressure from Donald Yamamoto, a high ranking Chadian Christian official, and the head the Chadian human right league, President of Chad Idriss deby refused to delay the upcoming presidential election. He did however announce that the Chadian government was in negotiations with the rebel United Front for Democratic Change group to avoid violence.
• Spain, Portugal and Finland join the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in allowing workers from the ten European Union member countries to have free access to their labor markets.
• Bolivian Gas War: President Evo Morales signed a decree nationalizing the nation's natural-gas industry. He also instructed foreign energy companies to channel their activities through Bolivian government by a deadline of six months or face expulsion. The Bolivian military was ordered to occupy key energy facilities and to secure them.
• Puerto Rico budget crisis: Puerto Rico's government is temporarily shut down. This includes public schools. The licenses of more than 90,000 public sector employees are granted without salary. Their salary will not go until further notice but they will continue to be employed, regardless of whether or not they are working. They will not be paid retroactively if they are able to present themselves for work if they do.
• Terrorism in Kashmir: Islamic militants have killed at least 22 Hindus from two villages in Indian-administered Kashmir. (BBC),
• Darfur conflict: 48-hour extension by the African Union of the deadline for a ceasefire. (BBC),
• Beaconsfield mine falls: Two miners have been found alive at the mine in Beaconsfield. They had been trapped underground for five days and were now over a kilometre away.
• The 2006 Immigration Policy Boycott in America, also known as the Great American Boycott or Day Without Immigrants, is a protest against enforcement of immigration laws. It was initiated by immigrant workers across the United States and their supporters. Across the country, demonstrations are planned. A one-day boycott of American products is being planned for Latin America. It is called the ampquotNothing Gringo Boycottampquot.
• Conflict between ethnic groups in Sri Lanka
• As the Tamil Tigers strike a rebel faction led by Col. Karuna amman, more than 10 rebels are killed in Batticaloa and many are injured.
• Trincomalee: A suspected Tamil Tiger rebel attack on a claymore mine kills four civilians and one soldier. Two labourers are also killed in the same area by a suspected Tiger rebel.
• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is the first day of Asian American Heritage Month and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in America.
• Sri Lankan Civil War :: More than 10 rebels are killed in Batticaloa when the Tamil Tigers attack an independent faction led by Col. Karuna Aman. (BBC). A claymore mine attack by Tamil Tiger rebels results in the deaths of 4 civilians and one soldier in Trincomalee. Two labourers are also attacked by a suspected Tiger rebel in the same area. (Telegraph.) Tamil Tiger rebels attacked a Sri Lankan navy vessel and injured 5 sailors off Trincomalee.
• Five sailors were injured by Tamil Tiger rebels off the coast Trincomalee when they attacked a Sri Lankan navy vessel.
• The spring thaw is now releasing a second wave of pollutants that were trapped in the frozen Songhua and Amur Rivers last winter. This has affected Khabarovsk as well as other Russian Far East settlements. (BBC), (Guardian),
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See also

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Who was born on May 01, 2006?

• Gianna Bryant

  American child of noted parent, professional basketball player Kobe Bryant. Gianna is the second daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant born several months after her famous father was acquitted of rape charges.

• Mearah O'Neal

  American child of noted father, Shaquille O'Neal and his wife Shaunie, she is the sixth child and third daughter of the couple.

Other May 1st famous birthdays

• Jamie Dornan

  TV Actor

• Ajith Kumar

  Indian film actor

• Zaz (singer)
• Joanna Lumley

  British actress born in Kashmir. Noted for her statuesque and elegant appearance, she is highly intelligent and well-read. Her first film of import was with James Bond in 1969, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." Her TV films include, "The New Avengers" aired in August 1976, "Sapphire and Steel" 1979-1982 and "Absolutely Fabulous" in 1992. Highly intelligent and well-read, at the …

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How old am I?

If May 01, 2006 is your birthday you are 16 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 01.

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Who died on May 01, 2006?

• Rob Lacey

  Christian author (Born 1962).

• Big Hawk

  American rapper (Born 1969).

• Johnny Paris

  American saxophonist (Johnny and the Hurricanes) (Born 1940).

• Raúl Primatesta

Other May 1st famous deaths

• Ayrton Senna

  Brazilian Formula One race car driver and three-time world champion.

• Steve Reeves

  American physical culturist, a 6' 1", 215-lb winner of the contests for Mr.

• Richard Thorpe

  American director and screenwriter (d. 1991).

• Gene Sheldon

  Actor (Bernardo-Zorro), dies at 72.

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Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Dog

The day of the week was Monday.

May 1st marks the 120th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 244 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2006 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2. Sean Paul - Temperature
3. T.I. - What You Know
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten

Top #4 songs in the UK

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Top #5 R&B songs

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
3. Busta Rhymes - Touch It
4. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
2. Wisin & Yandel - Llame Pa' Verte
3. Daddy Yankee - Machucando
4. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
5. RKM & Ken-Y - Down

Bundesliga 2

• Erzgebirge Aue - Bochum : 0 - 1

Division 2

• Lorient - Amiens : 1 - 1

Premier League

• Man United - Middlesbrough : 0 - 0
• Sunderland - Arsenal : 0 - 3
• West Brom - West Ham : 0 - 1

Serie B

• Arezzo - Rimini : 2 - 1

Stock Markets

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Exchange Rates

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