What happened on Sunday May 06, 2018?

Here's what happened on May 06, 2018:

• Gaza Border Conflict Escalation Tensions escalated at the Israeli-Gazan border when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on three Palestinian men attempting to breach the border fence. The IDF also attacked a nearby Hamas outpost, alleging it was being used to launch incendiary devices aimed at burning Israeli agricultural fields.
• Kashmir Insurgency Violence A two-day period of intense conflict in Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir resulted in significant casualties: eight militants and nine civilians were killed, with over 100 people injured during anti-India protests, highlighting the ongoing regional tensions.
• Lebanese Parliamentary Elections Lebanon held its first parliamentary elections since 2009, marking a significant democratic milestone for the country after nearly a decade without national legislative polls.
• Assassination Attempt on Pakistani Interior Minister Pakistani Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot during a rally in Narowal, Punjab. A bullet punctured his right shoulder, but government officials reported he was in stable condition. The gunman was promptly arrested, underscoring the volatile political climate.
• Mosque Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating bombing at a mosque used for voter registration in Khost, Afghanistan, killed at least 14 people and injured 33 others. The attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region during election preparations.
• Air France Financial Crisis Warning French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire warned that Air France could potentially collapse due to ongoing strikes, signaling that the state would not provide a financial bailout despite owning 14.3% of Air France-KLM.
• Kilauea Volcano Eruption Displaces Residents The Kilauea volcano erupted in Leilani Estates, destroying 26 homes and 4 structures, forcing approximately 1,700 residents to evacuate. This event underscored the destructive potential of volcanic activity in Hawaii.
• Major Human Trafficking Bust in Malaysia Malaysian authorities conducted a significant operation against an international human trafficking ring, arresting sixteen individuals. The operation began with the seizure of the MV Etra, a modified tanker carrying 127 migrants from Sri Lanka, intended to be smuggled to Australia and New Zealand.
• Far-Right Protest in London Thousands of far-right activists held a protest in London following a crackdown on social media far-right activity. Notable speakers included Tommy Robinson, Gavin McInnes, and Gerard Batten, representing various far-right and nationalist movements.

Events in 2018

May 06, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 06, 2018

May 06, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 06, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8359 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.077 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7387 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3273 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2852 CAD

May 06, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2018 can also be written as 5/6/2018 in the US and as 6/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 2018 in May 2018 calendar

Famous people died on May 06, 2018:

• Paolo Ferrari
• Eric Geboers

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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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 2018

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Someone born on May 06, 2018 is:

7 years and 30 days old,

or 84 months and 30 days old,

or 369 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2587 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2018?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 06, 2018.

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