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US date format: 5/17/2006, UK date format: 17/5/2006
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 17, 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 Marley & Me by John Grogan was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Orange Roughies. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix or Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing.
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 17, 2006 Events
What happened on May 17, 2006?
Historical Events
- As an artificial reef, the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier is submerged in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Captain Nichola, 26, of 1st RCHA, was killed in action against Taliban forces, near Kandahar. Canada's first female casualty in combat since World War 2 is Captain Nichola Goddard.
- In a recent violence wave in Sao Paulo (Brazil), 155 people were killed.
- Laisenia Qarase, Fiji's incumbent Prime Minister, claims victory in 2006's general election.
- A gunman opened fire on the Turkish Council of State in Ankara while the court was in session. He injured four judges and killed one, Mustafa Yucel Ozbilgin. This shooting is a sign of tensions rising between secular state apparatus and Islamic fundamentalist supporters.
- Barcelona won the UEFA Champions League by defeating Arsenal 2-1. Jens Lehmann, Arsenal's goalkeeper, was the first to be sent off in a Champions League final. Belletti and Samuel Eto'o scored Barcelona's goals; Sol Campbell scored Arsenal's goal.
See also
What happened on May 17 in history? Find out the list of May 17th major events
What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006
May 17, 2006 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 17, 2006?
British Member of Parliament (Born 1944).
American playwright (Born 1911).
Other May 17th famous deaths
American bandleader and accordion player who had his own TV show from 1955-1982 on ABC and, in 1953, was nominated for a TV Emmy as the most...
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American actor, an accomplished impressionist and comedian in the '60s and dramatic actor.
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English actor (Born 1932).
British black boxer who became the first World Heavyweight Championship holder since 1891 by defeating Sugar Ray Robinson on 7/10/1951.
May 17, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 17, 2006?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
May 17th marks the 136th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.
There are 228 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 17, 2006? Which were the top hits on May 17, 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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Marley & Me
By: John Grogan
This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.
Cobra Ii
By: Michael R. Gordon and Bernard E. Trainor
This is the definitive account on the invasion of Iraq, written by the New York Times' chief military correspondent and a well-respected retired Marine general.
Gone
By: Jonathan Kellerman
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Dylan and Michaela, acting students who were lost, are found in Malibu's remote mountains. They are terrified and battered from a terrible ordeal.
Susannah'S Garden
By: Debbie Macomber
It was the year that changed everything. Susannah Nelson, turning eighteen, said goodbye to Jake, her boyfriend. He would never see her again.
Clemente
By: David Maraniss
After 18 great seasons in the major leagues Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane accident while trying to deliver food.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix
Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing
Charlotte's Web
A-VCS-tec Challenge
Call of Juarez
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $64.71
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.89
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.62
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.85
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 111.1 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1149 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2157 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.9985 CNY
- 1 EUR = 141.37 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 17, 2006?
On May 17, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is May 17, 2006?
On May 17, 2006 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 17, 2006?
On May 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2006?
On May 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 2006?
On May 17, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 17, 2006?
Famous people died on May 17, 2006 include, Eric Forth, Cy Feuer.
What was the number one song in May 17, 2006?
The number one song in the week of May 17, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in UK.
What were the top hits on May 17, 2006?
The top hits on May 17, 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.
