What happened on Thursday May 06, 2010?

Here's what happened on May 06, 2010:

• 2010 Flash Crash on Wall Street The financial markets experienced an unprecedented event known as the 2010 Flash Crash, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 1,000 points in just 36 minutes, causing widespread market panic and raising concerns about high-frequency trading algorithms.
• United Kingdom Hung Parliament in 2010 General Election In a historic electoral outcome, the United Kingdom experienced its first hung parliament since 1974. The Conservative Party won the most seats with 306 out of 650 in the House of Commons, falling short of an outright majority. The Labour Party secured 258 seats, while the Liberal Democrats obtained 57 seats, creating a complex political landscape.
• Ajmal Kasab Sentenced for Mumbai Attacks Ajmal Kasab, the last surviving perpetrator of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, was sentenced to death, bringing a significant chapter of the tragic terrorist incident to a close.
• National League for Democracy Disbanded in Burma Burma's main opposition party, the National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, was disbanded after refusing to register under new election laws. This action further restricted political opposition in the country.
• Goodluck Jonathan Becomes President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan was officially sworn in as the President of Nigeria, succeeding the late Umaru Yar'Adua. This marked a significant political transition in Africa's most populous country.
• Deadly Tornado in Chongqing, China A powerful tornado struck Chongqing in southwestern China, causing significant loss of life and injury. The tornado killed at least 25 people and injured more than 160 in the Liangping and Dianjiang counties, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Events in 2010

May 06, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 06, 2010

May 06, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 06, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $253.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.29

Exchange Rates on May 06, 2010:

• 1 USD = 90.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0522 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1125 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8275 CNY
• 1 EUR = 114.72 JPY

May 06, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 126th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2010 can also be written as 5/6/2010 in the US and as 6/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Famous people died on May 06, 2010:

• Robin Roberts (newscaster)

  Robin Roberts is a prominent American television journalist and broadcaster, best known as a long-time co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning...

• Robin Roberts

  Legendary Philadelphia Phillies pitcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional performance in the 1950s...

• Boo Ellis
• Giacomo Neri

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 2010 was Nothin' On You by B.o.B., according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
4. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
5. Train - Hey, Soul Sister

May 06, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
4. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name
5. Drake - Over

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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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 06, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 2010 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 06, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 2010

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Someone born on May 06, 2010 is:

14 years 10 months old,

or 178 months and 22 days old,

or 777 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5440 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2010?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 06, 2010.

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