Monday May 08, 2006: on this day

May 08, 2006 was the 128th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 08, 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 08, 2006, who was born and died on May 08, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SOS by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 2006?


May 08, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 128th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2006 can also be written as 5/8/2006 in the US and as 8/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 2006:

  • Jacob zuma, former south african deputy president, is cleared of a rape accusation. the judge rules that jacob zuma had sex with a 31 year old hiv-positive lady consensually.
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  • In order to elect carlo azeglio ciampi successor as president of italy, the italian parliament begins to vote. after the first round, gianni letta is in command.
  • Apple computer is convicted in london in a high-profile trademark case brought by apple corps, the beatles.
  • In the indian state of tamil nadu, a historic election is taking place. two major parties, aiadmk & dmk, are vying for the power.
  • Sony's play station 3 console is revealed and made a poor impression at e3.

May 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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May 08, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $72.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.60

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 111.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1126 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2288 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0068 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 141.92 JPY
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May 08, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 08, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 03:55 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 08, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 11 days old,

or 932 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6525 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2006?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2006.

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May 08, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2006:

  • Iain MacMillan

    Iain MacMillan was a Scottish businessman who served as the CEO of Standard Life and was known for his contributions to the financial...

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Zeki Alasya

    Prominent Turkish actor and director.

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May 08, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 2006:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 2006:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2006:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SOS youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Temperature youtube
  4. - Ridin'
  5. - What You Know

May 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - From Paris To Berlin
  3. - Control Myself
  4. - Dani California

May 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 08, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - It's Goin' Down
  4. - Gettin' Some
  5. - Looking For You

May 08, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 08, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Caile
  4. - Down
  5. - Machucando

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May 08, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

May 08, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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 08, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Elements Of Style by Wendy Wasserstein

Elements Of Style

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Elements of Style is Wendy Wasserstein's first novel and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. It's a hilarious comedy about New York's high society after 9/11.

Velocity by Dean Koontz

Velocity

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You should not take this note to police. . . I will kill a beautiful blonde schoolteacher. . .

Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Beach Road

By:

Tom Dunleavy, Montauk lawyer, has a woefully limited client list. He barely keeps his paper clips in place for real estate closings. He knows he has the case of his life when he is asked to defend a local suspect …

Everyman by Philip Roth

Everyman

By:

Philip Roth's novel, "The Plot Against America," is an intimate, yet universal tale of loss, regret and stoicism. The bestselling author of The Plot Against America has now turned his attention to "one family".

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings by Tyler Perry

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

By:

You can count on "Madea Mabel Simmons," star of the hit series Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion, to tell you one thing.

May 08, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Atari

AND 1 Streetball

AND 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile phone

Genre: Sports, Basketball

Publisher: Ubisoft

C-evo

C-evo

Platform: Windows 95 or newer

Genre: 4X turn-based strategy

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action Shooter

Publisher: Global Star Software

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Who was the US President on May 08, 2006?

On May 08, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2006?

On May 08, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 2006?

On May 08, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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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