Tuesday May 02, 2006: on this day

May 02, 2006 was the 122nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 02, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 2006, who was born and died on May 02, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), movies (e.g. Lucky Number Slevin, directed by Paul McGuigan), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 2006?


May 02, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 2006 can also be written as 5/2/2006 in the US and as 2/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 2006:

  • The new cabinet of nepal has been unveiled.
  • Rene braunlich, a german hostage, and thomas nitzschke, a german hostage are now free. both hostages were held hostage in iraq by thomas nitzschke and rene braunlich on january 24, 2006.
  • Officially, silvio berlusconi, the italian prime minister, submits his resignation to president carlo azeglio ciampi. romano prodi defeated berlusconi in april 9-10 elections. however, ciampi asked him to stay in office ampquotfor the management of current affairsampquot. ''(corriere)''
  • Evo morales, the newly elected president, orders nationalization of bolivia's oil and gas industries. he stated that this is part of his plan to nationalize large industries during his election campaign. additional nationalizations are planned for mining and forestry.
  • The four-year sentence for the thieves of edvard munch's famous edvard munch paintings 'the scream'' and 'madonna’' is eight years.
  • The echl team, alaska aces defeated the las vegas wranglers by three overtime to win series 4-2.

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May 02, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 02, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.82
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $70.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.11

Exchange Rates on May 02, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 113.4 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1067 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2371 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 143.02 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6855 GBP

May 02, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Hamburg : 0 - 1
  • Hannover - Dortmund : 1 - 2
  • Hertha - Leverkusen : 1 - 5
  • Nurnberg - M'gladbach : 5 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Siegen : 3 - 0
  • Burghausen - Paderborn : 5 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Offenbach : 0 - 4
  • Unterhaching - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Rochdale - Carlisle : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Blackburn - Chelsea : 1 - 0
  • Dundee United - Dunfermline : 0 - 1
  • Hibernian - Rangers : 1 - 2
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May 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

31%

The moon phase on May 02, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 01:25 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 02, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 2nd

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May 02, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 26 days old,

or 934 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6540 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 2006?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 02, 2006.

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May 02, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 2006:

  • Louis Rukeyser

    American financial journalist and television personality.

  • Ford C. Frick

    American professional golfer who won the PGA Championship in 1951.

  • Mario Ortiz
  • Nguyen Dinh Ngoc
  • Mario Inchausti

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 2006:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 2006:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 2006:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 02, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 02, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 02, 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 02, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky Number Slevin

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

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

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

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

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

May 02, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

May 02, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey

Chasing Destiny

By:

Billie is just as famous for her beauty than she is for her hot yellow Ducati motorcycle that she rides down L.A.’s most dangerous streets.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

The Tenth Circle

By:

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old

American Gospel by Jon Meacham

American Gospel

By:

The American Gospel, literally the good news about America, is that religion can shape our public lives without being controlled. Jon Meacham, a New York Times bestseller, tells the story of humanity in this vivid book.

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.

May 02, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

After Burner Climax

After Burner Climax

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN), iOS, Android

Genre: Combat flight simulator, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Barnyard

Barnyard

Platform: Game Boy Advance Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Nintendo GameCube Wii Xbox (cancelled)

Genre: Party, adventure

Publisher: THQ

Blades of Thunder 2

Blades of Thunder 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Summitsoft Entertainment

Barrow Hill

Barrow Hill

Platform: PC

Genre: First-person adventure

Publisher: Shadow Tor Studios Lighthouse Interactive Got Game Entertainment Akella

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action Shooter

Publisher: Global Star Software

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 2006?

On May 02, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 2006?

On May 02, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 2006?

On May 02, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

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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.

Discover how May 2006 calendar looked like.

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