Monday May 22, 2006: on this day

May 22, 2006 was the 142nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 2006, who was born and died on May 22, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SOS by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Orange Roughies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2006?


May 22, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2006 can also be written as 5/22/2006 in the US and as 22/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2006:

  • A brown bear entered bavarian territory for the first time in 175 year. a brown bear attacked several sheep, causing minor damage to property. the bear poses a threat to humans, even germany's wwf branch. (bbc),1, (bbc),2
  • Tony blair, prime minister of britain, declares that british troops must be out by the end of four years.
  • U.s. congressman william jefferson (d-la), refuses to resign as he denies allegations that he bribed after an fbi weekend raid of the office.

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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
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May 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 2006 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on May 22, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 7 days old,

or 931 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6521 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 2006?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

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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May 22, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2006:

  • Lee Jong-wook

    South korean diplomat and physician (d. 2006).

  • Salvatore Billa
  • Balduin Baas
  • Eero Salonen
  • Koichiro Tomita
  • Ángel Fernández Rugama
  • Lilia Prado

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2006:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2006:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2006:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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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.

May 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SOS youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - Ridin'
  4. - Temperature youtube
  5. - 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.

May 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - From Paris To Berlin
  3. - SOS youtube
  4. - Control Myself
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. 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. - Gettin' Some

May 22, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 22, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Second Sight by Amanda Quick

Second Sight

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Venetia Milton, who was financially strapped and on her way to becoming a spinster, thought that her time at the remote Arcane House, in shabby condition, would be an opportunity to create her own ravishment.

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

By:

John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark

Two Little Girls in Blue

By:

This riveting thriller by Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark cleverly weaves twin telepathy into the search of a missing child.

Promise Me by Harlan Coben

Promise Me

By:

The school year is nearly over. Some high school students will make the dangerous and common mistake of drinking during these final pressure cooker months.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

May 22, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Auto Assault

Auto Assault

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action MMOG

Publisher: NCSOFT

Raving Rabbids

Raving Rabbids

Genre: Party

Publisher: Ubisoft

City Life

City Life

Platform: Windows, Nintendo DS

Genre: City building games

Publisher: CDV Focus Home Interactive Deep Silver

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Civilization IV: Warlords

Civilization IV: Warlords

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games (Win) Aspyr (Mac)

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Who was the US President on May 22, 2006?

On May 22, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2006?

On May 22, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2006?

On May 22, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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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