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US date format: 5/15/2006, UK date format: 15/5/2006
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 15, 2006).
The number one song in US was SOS by Rihanna. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was #1 song in the UK.
Pan's Labyrinth, directed by Guillermo del Toro, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Orange Roughies. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert or Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 15, 2006 Events
What happened on May 15, 2006?
Historical Events
- United States President George W. Bush delivers a speech proposing major reforms in immigration.
- According to the Indonesian national news agency, Mount Merapi is about to erupt.
- The United States State Department announced that it would re-establish diplomatic relations with Libya and remove Libya from its list of countries that support terrorism.
- After his May 10th election, Giorgio Napolitano was sworn in as President and Chief Executive of the Italian Republic.
- Makoto Koga is a former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. He proposes that Yasukuni Shrine create a separate shrine to honor the 14 Class A war criminals who are enshrined there.
- Makoto Koga is a former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. He proposes Yasukuni Shrine create a separate shrine to honor the 14 Class A war criminals who are enshrined in the shrine. (Asahi Shinbun) Junichiro Koga is set to be the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint session in June of the U.S. Congress.
See also
What happened on May 15 in history? Find out the list of May 15th major events
What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006
May 15, 2006 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 15, 2006?
Other May 15th famous deaths
![June Carter Cash]()
American musician and singer (Born 1929).
American basketball player and smooth jazz bassist (d. 2009).
American journalist (Making of President, Pulitzer), dies at age 71 (born 1958).
![Wynne Gibson]()
Actor (Night After Night, Aggie Appleby).
May 15, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 15, 2006?
The day of the week was Monday.
May 15th marks the 134th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.
There are 230 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Pan's Labyrinth
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Country: United States of America
Clerks II
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mewes
Country: United States of America
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 15, 2006? Which were the top hits on May 15, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Rihanna - SOS
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
- Sean Paul - Temperature
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Top #5 R&B songs
- T.I. - What You Know
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
- Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne - Gimme That
Top #5 Latin songs
- Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- Daddy Yankee - Machucando
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Orange Roughies
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Chris Bailey
Eine Liebe am Gardasee
Release year: 2006
High Hopes
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Sable noir
Release year: 2006
Conviction
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2006?
- Time: Nick Furth, 8, of Mine Hill, N.J.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10337
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.876
- Wired: Wired - May, 2006
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
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.
I Say A Little Prayer
By: E. Lynn Harris
USA Today, Washington Post, New York Times BestsellerChauncey Grier, the suave, successful owner of Cute Boy Greeting Card Company never fails to attract the attention of men just like her.
Everyman
By: Philip Roth
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".
Beach Road
By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge
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 …
American Theocracy
By: Kevin Phillips
An ex-Republican strategist and political commentator, he evaluates the political climate today and the inherent dangers presented by factors such as global overreach, religious fundamentalism and ballooning debt. His account draws from historical examples and makes cautionary predictions about America’s …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle
Civilization IV: Warlords
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.51
- Apple AAPL: opens at $67.37
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.10
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.80
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 110.47 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1127 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2116 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0055 CNY
- 1 EUR = 141.34 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 15, 2006?
On May 15, 2006 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is May 15, 2006?
On May 15, 2006 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 15, 2006?
On May 15, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 2006?
On May 15, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 2006?
On May 15, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 15, 2006?
Famous people died on May 15, 2006 include, Cheikha Remitti, Cheikha Remitti.
What was the number one song in May 15, 2006?
The number one song in the week of May 15, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in UK.
What were the top hits on May 15, 2006?
The top hits on May 15, 2006 were SOS by Rihanna, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Temperature by Sean Paul in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, From Paris To Berlin by Infernal, Control Myself by LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri in UK.
