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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 2006What happened on Monday, May 22, 2006?
About May 22nd, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 22, 2006, the Royal Thai Army, led by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, staged a coup d'état, deposing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The military cited political instability and corruption as reasons for the coup, leading to a period of military rule in Thailand.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 2006 was a Monday
- 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: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer
More about May 22nd, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 2006.
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- May 22, 2006: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 22, 2006?
- May 22, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 22, 2006?
- Back in 2006
May 22, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 2006:
- Military coup in Thailand On May 22, 2006, the Royal Thai Army, led by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, staged a coup d'état, deposing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The military cited political instability and corruption as reasons for the coup, leading to a period of military rule in Thailand. source: bbc.com
- Death of Lee Jong-wook, WHO Director-General On May 22, 2006, Dr. Lee Jong-wook, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, died unexpectedly at the age of 61. His death was attributed to a stroke, and he was succeeded by Dr. Margaret Chan. source: who.int
- Barbaro's tragic Preakness Stakes injury On May 20, 2006, during the Preakness Stakes, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro suffered a catastrophic injury to his right hind leg, leading to his euthanasia on January 29, 2007. The incident drew widespread attention to horse racing safety and animal welfare. source: nytimes.com
- Congressman William Jefferson Faces Corruption Allegations U.S. Congressman William Jefferson (Democrat-Louisiana) refuses to resign following an FBI raid, denying bribery allegations that would later lead to his eventual conviction and imprisonment.
- Death of Heather Crowe, Anti-Tobacco Activist Heather Crowe, a prominent Canadian anti-tobacco activist who raised significant awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoke, passed away. Her personal story of developing lung cancer from workplace exposure became a powerful catalyst for smoking restrictions.
- Laureus World Sports Awards The prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards are held in Barcelona, Spain, honoring top athletes: Roger Federer (Sportsman), Janica Kostelić (Sportswoman), and Renault F1 team.
- Brown Bear Enters Bavarian Territory A brown bear enters Bavarian territory for the first time in 175 years, causing minor property damage by attacking sheep. The incident raised concerns about wildlife interactions and conservation in the region.
May 22, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 22, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 22, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.95
- Apple AAPL: opens at $63.87
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.48
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.05
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.94
Exchange Rates on May 22, 2006:
- 1 USD = 111.41 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1148 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2044 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0235 CNY
- 1 EUR = 143.29 JPY
What day of the week was May 22, 2006?
May 22, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 2006:
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Lee Jong-wookLee Jong-wook was a prominent South Korean physician and international health diplomat who served as Director-General of the World Health...
May 22, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- Rihanna - SOS
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Sean Paul - Temperature
- Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
May 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- Rihanna - SOS
- LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
May 22, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- 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
- Shawnna - Gettin' Some
May 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 2006 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:51 am and setting at 04:25 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 22, 2006?
Someone born on May 22, 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 22, 2006?
There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 22nd 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 22, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 2006.
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Back in 2006
Why 2006 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to May 22, 2006 includes Military coup in Thailand, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 22, 2006 included “SOS” by Rihanna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 22, 2006 included Superman Returns, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make May 22, 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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