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About May 21st, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 21, 2006, Montenegro held a referendum on independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. The vote passed with 55.5% in favor, leading to Montenegro's declaration of independence and its subsequent recognition as a sovereign state.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 2006 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: SOS by Rihanna
- #1 UK song: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
- Popular movie: The Da Vinci Code directed by Ron Howard
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- May 21, 2006: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 21, 2006?
- May 21, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 2006?
- Back in 2006
May 21, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 2006:
- Montenegro independence referendum On May 21, 2006, Montenegro held a referendum on independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. The vote passed with 55.5% in favor, leading to Montenegro's declaration of independence and its subsequent recognition as a sovereign state. source: britannica.com
- Sweden's ice hockey double gold On May 21, 2006, Sweden's national ice hockey team secured both the men's and women's gold medals at the IIHF World Championships. The men's team defeated the Czech Republic in the final, while the women's team triumphed over Canada, marking a historic achievement for Swedish ice hockey. source: iihf.com
- Dallas Mavericks NBA playoff victory On May 21, 2006, the Dallas Mavericks secured a victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki, who was instrumental throughout the series. source: nba.com
- Katherine Dunham Obituary Katherine Dunham, a pioneering American dancer, choreographer, and songwriter born in 1909, died on May 21, 2006, having significantly influenced performing arts and cultural representation.
- Watford F.C. Championship Promotion Watford F.C. secured promotion to a higher league by defeating Leeds United in the Championship play-off final, with the victory potentially bringing approximately 39 million Pounds (72 million US Dollars) in financial benefits.
- Billy Walker Obituary Billy Walker, a notable country-music singer born in 1929, passed away on May 21, 2006, leaving behind a legacy in the music industry.
May 21, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 21, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Almeria - Recreativo : 2 - 1
- Castellon - Gimnastic : 0 - 2
- Real Madrid B - Malaga B : 4 - 1
- Sp Gijon - Levante : 0 - 2
- Valladolid - Lorca : 1 - 1
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Albinoleffe - Crotone : 3 - 2
- Arezzo - Cesena : 1 - 0
- Avellino - Vicenza : 2 - 1
- Brescia - Torino : 0 - 1
- Catanzaro - Catania : 1 - 3
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May 21, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 2006:
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Katherine DunhamPioneering African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist who revolutionized modern dance and significantly...
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Billy WalkerLegendary American country music guitarist and singer with nearly 60 years of charted success, known as 'The Tall Texan' and a long-standing...
May 21, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 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 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
- Rihanna - SOS
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
- Sean Paul - Temperature
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
May 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
May 21, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
- 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
May 21, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 2006 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 03:11 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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How old is someone born on May 21, 2006?
Someone born on May 21, 2006 is:
20 years 2 months old,
or 242 months and 13 days old,
or 1054 weeks and 1 day old,
or 7379 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2006?
There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 21st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2006.
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Back in 2006
Why 2006 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 21, 2006, a 2006 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 21, 2006 includes Montenegro independence referendum, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 21, 2006 included “SOS” by Rihanna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 21, 2006 included The Da Vinci Code, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make May 21, 2006 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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