What happened on Friday May 26, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 26, 2006:

• Devastating Java Earthquake in Indonesia A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Bantul-Yogyakarta area in Java, Indonesia, causing massive destruction. The disaster resulted in 5,749 confirmed deaths, 38,568 injuries, and displaced approximately 600,000 people. The total economic loss was estimated at around US$3.1 billion, making it one of the most significant natural disasters of 2006.
• Berlin Hauptbahnhof Opens as Europe's Largest Train Station The Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest train station, was inaugurated by Chancellor Angela Merkel, Deutsche Bahn Chairman Hartmut Mehdorn, and European Union Industrial Commissioner Gunter Verheugen. This massive transportation hub connects major European routes between Stockholm, Rome, Paris, and Moscow. The station can handle approximately 1,200 train departures and arrivals daily and was constructed at a cost of €800 million.
• Las Vegas Sands Wins Marina Bay Sands Casino Bid Las Vegas Sands Corporation successfully won the bid to construct The Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's first integrated casino. The ambitious project was valued at over S$5 billion, marking a significant investment in Singapore's hospitality and entertainment sector.
• Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader Killed in Car Bombing Mahmoud al Majzoub, a prominent leader in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was killed in a car bombing along with his brother Nidal. This event highlights the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Palestinian territories.
• Lincoln Hall's Miraculous Survival on Mount Everest Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall experienced a dramatic near-death experience on Mount Everest. Initially believed to have died, he miraculously survived a night without oxygen near the summit, showcasing extraordinary human resilience in extreme conditions.
• Dirk Kempthorne Confirmed as US Secretary of the Interior The United States Senate confirmed Dirk Kempthorne as the new Secretary of the Interior through a voice vote. He succeeded Gale Norton, who had previously resigned. Lynn Scarlett had served as Acting Secretary until Kempthorne's confirmation.
• US Capitol Building Temporarily Locked Down The United States Capitol Building complex in Washington, D.C. was placed on lockdown after reports of potential gunfire. The incident originated from a report of a possible gunman in the Rayburn House Office Building gym. Police later suggested the sound might have been from a pneumatic hammer.
• Remembering C. H. Patterson, Influential Psychologist C. H. Patterson, a notable American psychologist who made significant contributions to the field, passed away. Born in 1912, he was remembered for his academic and research work in psychology.
• Édouard Michelin, Automotive Industry Leader Édouard Michelin, CEO of the renowned Michelin tire company, passed away in 2006. Born in 1963, he was a significant figure in the automotive and manufacturing industry.

Events in 2006

May 26, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 26, 2006

May 26, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 26, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.53
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.77
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.47
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.16

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2006:

• 1 USD = 112.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.107 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2273 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0225 CNY
• 1 EUR = 143.38 JPY

May 26, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2006 can also be written as 5/26/2006 in the US and as 26/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 26, 2006:

• Kevin O'Flanagan

  Kevin O'Flanagan was a remarkable multi-talented athlete who excelled in both football and rugby, and later became a respected physician.

• Édouard Michelin

  Édouard Michelin was a prominent French industrialist who served as managing partner and co-chief executive of the Michelin Group from 1999...

• Ted Schroeder

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 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 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 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 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 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 26th 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 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 09:22 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 26, 2006

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Someone born on May 26, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 18 days old,

or 989 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6928 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 2006?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 2006.

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