Sunday May 06, 2007: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/6/2007, UK date format: 6/5/2007

May 6th, 2007 was the 126th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira was #1 song in the UK.

Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2007 while The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Madame Hollywood. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Beats or Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 06 across the years or at May 2007 calendar.

May 06, 2007 Events

What happened on May 06, 2007?

Historical Events

In the ongoing Palestinian violence, Palestinian extremists attack a UN-run Gaza elementary school. At least one person was killed and at least seven others were injured.
After failing to secure the support of secular lawmakers, Abdullah Gul, Foreign Minister, withdraws his candidacy in the 2007 Turkish Presidential Election.
At least 20 people are killed and 80 others are injured in a car bomb attack in Baghdad's Baiyaa neighborhood.
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis meet suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry at Lahore
Following recent floods in Sri Lanka, more than 125,000 people have been left homeless and 16 others have been killed.
In a clash between the Taliban and Afghan police, eight Afghan police officers are killed in Farah Province. At least 17 Taliban are also killed or wounded.
France's presidential election is in its second round. The two main contenders are socialist Segolene Royal (left) and Nicolas Sarkozy (right). Exit polls show that Nicolas Sarkozy won the second round with 53% of votes, beating Segolene royal who had 47%. She later concedes defeat.
Former World No. Kim Clijsters is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Belgium and has announced her retirement effective immediately.
HaMoked Center for the Defense of the Individual (Israeli human rights organization) and B'Tselem accuse the Israeli Defense Ministry of exploitation of Palestinian detainees in 73 instances. According to the Justice Ministry, the report is "fraught of mistakes, groundless claims, and inaccuracies."
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May 06, 2007 Famous Birthdays

Other May 6th famous birthdays

George Clooney
American actor who has been nominated for several annual Best-dressed and Most Stylish, Most Eligible, and Sexiest Men Alive lists.
Tony Blair
British politician who was elected Prime Minister on the 5th of January 1997.
Orson Welles
American actor, director and producer, who presented "War Of The Worlds" by radio on October 31, 1938.
Christian Clavier
His brother StA(c),phane, a French actor is a film director.

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How old am I?

If May 06, 2007 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 06.

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May 06, 2007 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 06, 2007?

Eneas Carneiro
Brazilian politician (Born 1938).
Curtis Harrington
Oscar Blottita Blotta
Carey Bell
Oscar Blotta
?or?e Novkovic
Croatian songwriter (Born 1943).

Other May 6th famous deaths

Marlene Dietrich
German-American singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in American and German films.
Gaston Reiff
Belgian runner.
Ann Todd
Actress (Things to Come Danny Boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.
Barney Kessel
American composer and guitarist (d. 2004).

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May 06, 2007 Zodiac

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

Sign: Pig

Element: Fire

Pig personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 06, 2007 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 06, 2007 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 06, 2007?

The day of the week was Sunday.

May 6th marks the 125th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2007.

There are 239 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2007 calendar

May	2007
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

May 06, 2007 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 06, 2007?

Holidays

Sinaites of Serbia
New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
Micah of Radonezh
New Martyr Elias Ardunis
Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
Blessed Prudentia

Saints

Saint Justus
Saint Benedicta of Rome
Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
Saint Lucius
Saint John in the Oil

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 06, 2007? Which were the top hits on May 06, 2007?
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