Saturday May 20, 2006: on this day

May 20, 2006 was the 140th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 2006, who was born and died on May 20, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SOS by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Pan's Labyrinth, directed by Guillermo del Toro), TV series (e.g. Orange Roughies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 2006?


May 20, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2006 can also be written as 5/20/2006 in the US and as 20/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 2006:

  • Ray nagin, mayor of new orleans in louisiana, usa, is reelected
  • In the people's republic of china, the construction of the three gorges dam wall is complete. it is the largest dam in the entire world.
  • The campaign for montenegro's independence referendum ends at midnight local, and voting is scheduled to start the next morning.
  • New delhi, india: 5,000 doctors, lawyers, and medical students protest the raising of quotas in engineering, medical and other colleges for students from lower castes, from 22.5% up to 49.5%.
  • The iraqi national assembly elects a new government. this leaves the ministries of defense, national security, and interior in temporary hands.
  • Duncan hunter, a united states congressman (republican from california), claims that u.s. marines killed 24 civilians at haditha in iraq in 2005. john murtha (d-pa), had previously stated that even innocent children and women were murdered in cold blood.
  • The 22nd annual u.s. science olympiad was won by troy high school in california and booth middle school in georgia. it was held at indiana university bloomington.
  • A brawl breaks out in the crosstown classic between the chicago white sox & chicago cubs, when cubs catcher michael barrett punches white sox catcher a. j. pierzynski. barrett drew a 10 game suspension.
  • Munster wins their first heineken european cup. they defeat biarritz olympique by 23 points to 19. anthony foley, team captain, lifts the cup in the first ever irish provincial competition.
  • Kentucky derby winner barbaro falls during the preakness stakes. eight months later, he's euthanized.
  • The campaign in montenegro for independence's referendum ends at midnight local. voting will begin the next morning. (b92) the final poll shows that 56% of the people support independence, slightly higher than the international threshold of 55%.
  • Lordi, a finnish rock band, wins the eurovision song contest 2006. their song "hard rock hallelujah" was chosen. (bbc), (reuters),

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May 20, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Barcelona : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ciudad de Murcia - Ferrol : 2 - 1
  • Eibar - Lleida : 1 - 1
  • Hercules - Elche : 0 - 0
  • Numancia - Albacete : 1 - 0
  • Tenerife - Poli Ejido : 2 - 1
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May 20, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 01:58 pm.

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

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Who was born on May 20, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 9 days old,

or 931 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6523 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2006?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 2006.

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May 20, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 2006:

  • Vittorio Castellani
  • Zoe Rae
  • Oscar Serfilippi
  • Jean-Louis de Rambures
  • Anne-Marie Casteret

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 2006:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 2006:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 2006:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SOS youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Temperature youtube
  4. - Ridin'
  5. - Where'd You Go

May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 20, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Enough Cryin
  3. - It's Goin' Down
  4. - When You're Mad
  5. - Gimme That

May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 20, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 20, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pan's Labyrinth

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

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

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

May 20, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

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

May 20, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

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".

I Say A Little Prayer by E. Lynn Harris

I Say A Little Prayer

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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.

Burnt Toast by Teri Hatcher

Burnt Toast

By:

Teri Hatcher is one of the most beloved and accessible women in America. Her portrayal of Susan Mayer, a snarky divorcee, won her the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award.

Oakdale Confidential by Anonymous

Oakdale Confidential

By:

This is the story Oakdale is talking most about. This is the scandal that they cannot ignore. Oakdale's black-tie gala is a highlight of the year.

May 20, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Majesco

The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Adventure, puzzle

Publisher: 2K Games

AirForce2

AirForce2

Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac

Genre: Arcade Style Shoot-em-up

Publisher: The AForce Project

A-VCS-tec Challenge

A-VCS-tec Challenge

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: AtariAge

Armored Core 4

Armored Core 4

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; NA Sega; EU 505 Games

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Who was the US President on May 20, 2006?

On May 20, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 2006?

On May 20, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 2006?

On May 20, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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.

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