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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.
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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.
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What was the number one song on May 17, 2006? Which were the top hits on May 17, 2006?
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On May 17, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.
On May 17, 2006 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
On May 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
On May 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
On May 17, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people died on May 17, 2006 include, Eric Forth, Cy Feuer.
The number one song in the week of May 17, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in UK.
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.