Wednesday May 24, 2006: on this day

May 24, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 144th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2006 can also be written as 5/24/2006 in the US and as 24/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on May 24, 2006:

• The united kingdom government announces plans for overhauling the pension system
• American idol's fifth season concludes with a two-hour finale and taylor hicks is crowned the winner.
• The kuomintang announced that it will cease publishing the "central daily news", the oldest chinese language newspaper, by the end this month.
• The world health organization is currently investigating multiple bird flu deaths in an attempt to determine if there was a person-to-person transmission.
• According to abc news, dennis hastert, speaker of the united states house of representatives is being investigated for corruption. however, the justice department denies this claim.
• After heavy rains and flooding in northern thailand, more than 100 people are believed to have died.
• East timor's disgruntled ex-soldiers and government troops clashed, resulting in at least two deaths in dili. as violence escalates, australians flee.
• Pradeep chowdhary discovered namah services, a free web portal.
• Ataturk international airport, istanbul, turkey, is engulfed in a large fire, causing the suspension of all air traffic.
• Vicente fox, president of mexico, begins a tour through the united states in salt lake city. he criticizes a proposed border wall. this is in the midst of a broad immigration bill being passed by the u.s. senate. (ap via yahoo! (ap) (la times).
• Four russian soldiers die during fighting in chechnya.
• East timor's disgruntled ex-soldiers and government troops clashed, resulting in at least two deaths in dili. as violence escalates, australians flee. (cnn), (daily telegraph). australia, new zealand and portugal have requested that four countries send troops to help maintain order.

May 24, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 24, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $62.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.40

Exchange Rates on May 24, 2006:

• 1 USD = 112.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1194 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2177 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0175 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.01 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 06:56 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 24, 2006

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Famous people born on May 24, 2006:

• Bailey Brown

  Bailey Brown was a prolific author known for writing best-selling novels.

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

• Alfred Molina

  English actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.

• Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

• Eric Cantona

  He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

• Priscilla Presley

  German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

• Kristin Scott Thomas

  Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

• Jim Broadbent

  Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

• Sybil Danning

  American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

• Cecilia Cheung

  Actress and singer from hong kong.

• Lilli Palmer

  German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

• Tommy Chong

  Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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You are 17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 1 day old,

or 935 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6546 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 2006?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2006.

Famous people died on May 24, 2006:

• Claude Piéplu

  Claude piéplu was a french actor known for his work in film, television, and theater.

• Henry Bumstead

  American production designer and art director (d. 2006).

• Michał Życzkowski

  Polish teacher and technician (d. 2006).

• Jesus Ledesma Aguilar

  Mexican killer convicted (born 1963).

• Leo Pescarolo
• Heinz Stettler

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

• Rachel Kempson

  English-american actress (d.2003).

• Edward Mulhare

  Cork city, ireland -- actor.

• Asta Nielsen

  Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

• Guy Kibbee

  Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

• George Jessel

  At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

• John Foster Dulles

  American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

• Mitzi Green

  Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

• Nicholaos Copernicus

  Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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Holidays on May 24, 2006:

• Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
• Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
• Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
• Eritrea: National Day.
• Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
• Mary, Help of the Christians
• Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2006:

• Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
• Saint Amadl
• Saint Suzanna
• Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.

May 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
4. Sean Paul - Temperature
5. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go

May 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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. 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 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 24, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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. 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

May 24, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 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 24, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 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. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
3. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
4. Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
5. Wisin & Yandel Featuring Aventura - Noche De Sexo