What happened on Monday May 29, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 29, 2006:

• Al-Haditha Civilian Killings Investigation The Times reported an investigation into a controversial incident in al-Haditha, Iraq, where US Marines were accused of covering up the killing of 24 civilians following an attack that resulted in a soldier's death. This event highlighted potential war crimes and raised serious questions about military conduct during the Iraq War.
• Sidoarjo Mud Flow Disaster A catastrophic natural gas well explosion in the Porong Subdistrict of Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, triggered the world's largest mud volcano. The environmental and humanitarian crisis displaced over 11,000 people from eight villages, causing extensive damage to road and power infrastructure. Twenty-five factories were abandoned, marking a significant industrial disruption.
• Hezbollah Missile Threat Lebanese-based Hezbollah threatened Israel with Iranian-made missiles, escalating regional tensions in the Middle East.
• President Bush Honors Memorial Day President George W. Bush paid respects to fallen military personnel by participating in Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
• Italian Local Elections Centre-left incumbent mayors Walter Veltroni and Sergio Chiamparino led in Rome and Turin respectively. In Sicily, Salvatore Cuffaro, the incumbent president of the House of Freedoms, led against Rita Borsellino in the regional election.
• Toronto Transit Commission Labor Dispute The Toronto Transit Commission was forced to shut down its public transit system due to an unresolved labor dispute, leaving commuters without transportation.
• Charles Gibson Becomes ABC World News Tonight Anchor Charles Gibson officially took over as the anchor of ABC World News Tonight, marking a significant transition in American broadcast journalism.
• Death of Masumi Okada Masumi Okada, a prominent Japanese actor born in 1935, passed away on this date.
• Presidential Bill Signing President George W. Bush signed legislative bills H.R. 1499 and H.R. 5037.

Events in 2006

May 29, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 29, 2006

May 29, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 29, 2006:

• 1 USD = 112.39 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1061 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2248 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0201 CNY
• 1 EUR = 143.26 JPY

May 29, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 149th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 2006 can also be written as 5/29/2006 in the US and as 29/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 29, 2006:

• Umberto Masetti

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Rihanna - SOS
4. Sean Paul - Temperature
5. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go

May 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

May 29, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th 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 29, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 11:17 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 29, 2006

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Someone born on May 29, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 15 days old,

or 989 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6925 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 2006?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 29, 2006.

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