What happened on Wednesday May 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 17, 2006:

• Captain Nichola Goddard: First Female Canadian Combat Casualty Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard, a 26-year-old soldier from the 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (1st RCHA), was killed in action while fighting Taliban forces near Kandahar, Afghanistan. She became Canada's first female combat casualty since World War II, marking a significant moment in Canadian military history.
• Attack on Turkish Council of State A gunman launched a violent attack on the Turkish Council of State in Ankara while the court was in session. The shooting resulted in four judges being injured and one judge, Mustafa Yucel Ozbilgin, being killed. This incident symbolized the escalating tensions between Turkey's secular state apparatus and Islamic fundamentalist supporters.
• Barcelona Triumphs in UEFA Champions League Final FC Barcelona defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France. The match was historic, with Arsenal's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann becoming the first player sent off in a Champions League final. Barcelona's goals were scored by Belletti and Samuel Eto'o, while Sol Campbell scored for Arsenal.
• Extreme Violence in São Paulo A severe wave of violence erupted in São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in the tragic deaths of 155 people. This incident highlighted the significant urban security challenges facing Brazil's largest city.
• Fiji's General Election Incumbent Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase claimed victory in Fiji's 2006 general election, maintaining his political leadership in the Pacific island nation.
• USS Oriskany Becomes Artificial Reef The USS Oriskany aircraft carrier was deliberately sunk in the Gulf of Mexico to create an artificial reef, contributing to marine ecosystem development and providing a unique underwater environment for marine life and diving enthusiasts.

Events in 2006

May 17, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 17, 2006

May 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 17, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.62
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.85

Exchange Rates on May 17, 2006:

• 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

May 17, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2006 can also be written as 5/17/2006 in the US and as 17/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 17, 2006:

• Eric Forth

  British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament, known for his significant contributions to UK political...

• Cy Feuer
• Raffaello Funghini

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 17th

May 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Sean Paul - Temperature
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go

May 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

May 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne - Gimme That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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May 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 10:12 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 2006

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Someone born on May 17, 2006 is:

19 years and 4 days old,

or 228 months and 4 days old,

or 992 weeks

or 6944 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2006?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 2006.

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