What happened on Wednesday May 31, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2006:

• US Considers Iran Nuclear Negotiations Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signals potential shift in US foreign policy, suggesting the possibility of joining direct negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
• Pirate Bay Shutdown Controversy Swedish authorities raid and seize Pirate Bay servers in Stockholm, simultaneously taking down multiple websites including the Piratpartiet political party site. The action sparks widespread media debate about digital rights and law enforcement methods.
• Ohio Republican Thomas Noe Campaign Finance Violation Thomas Noe, an Ohio Republican, pleads guilty to illegally directing $50,000 into President George W. Bush's 2004 re-election campaign, revealing campaign finance misconduct.
• Katie Couric Leaves Today Show Katie Couric concludes her 15-year tenure as anchor of NBC's Today Show, marking a significant transition in morning television journalism.

Events in 2006

May 31, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 31, 2006

May 31, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $61.76
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.26
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.15

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2006:

• 1 USD = 112.6 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1007 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2183 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0215 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.29 JPY

May 31, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2006 can also be written as 5/31/2006 in the US and as 31/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2006:

• Raymond Davis Jr

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino detection experiments.

• Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

  Renowned Spanish sculptor and educator known for his innovative sculptural techniques and artistic contributions.

• Flavio Pontello

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 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 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 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 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:13 am and setting at 12:31 am.

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 31, 2006

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Someone born on May 31, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 14 days old,

or 989 weeks

or 6923 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2006?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2006.

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