What happened on Monday May 22, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2006:

• Military Coup in Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha of the Royal Thai Armed Forces announces a military coup d'état, following six months of significant political instability and tension in Thailand.
• Death of Lee Jong-wook, WHO Director-General Lee Jong-wook, a distinguished Korean public health leader and Director-General of the World Health Organization, died. His leadership was crucial in global health initiatives and combating infectious diseases.
• Barbaro's Tragic Preakness Stakes Injury Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro suffers a catastrophic leg injury during the Preakness Stakes, an event that would ultimately lead to his euthanization eight months later, shocking the horse racing world.
• 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.

Events in 2006

May 22, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 22, 2006

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

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.

May 22, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 22, 2006:

• Lee Jong-wook

  Lee Jong-wook was a prominent South Korean physician and international health diplomat who served as Director-General of the World Health...

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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.

1. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
4. Sean Paul - Temperature
5. 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.

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. Rihanna - SOS
4. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
5. 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.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
5. Shawnna - Gettin' Some

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

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 2006

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Someone born on May 22, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 22 days old,

or 990 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6932 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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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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