What happened on Wednesday May 10, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 10, 2006:

• Federal Reserve Adjusts Interest Rates The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the United States Federal Reserve decided to increase the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, raising it to 5.00%. This monetary policy decision was part of the ongoing efforts to manage inflation and economic stability.
• China Declassifies Historical Diplomatic Files China officially declassified its diplomatic archives, revealing significant historical documents covering the Sino-Soviet split period from 1956 to 1960. These files provide unprecedented insights into the complex diplomatic relations between China and the Soviet Union during a critical period of the Cold War.
• Death of A.M. Rosenthal, Prominent American Newspaper Editor A.M. Rosenthal, a highly influential American newspaper editor known for his significant contributions to journalism, passed away. Rosenthal was a notable figure at The New York Times and played a crucial role in shaping modern American journalism during the mid-20th century.
• Death of Val Guest, British Film Director Val Guest, a renowned British film director with a distinguished career in cinema, passed away. Guest was known for his versatility and contributions to British film during the mid-20th century, working across various genres.
• Passing of Soraya, Colombian-Born Singer Soraya, a talented Colombian-born singer and musician who made significant contributions to Latin music, died. Known for her distinctive musical style and cultural impact, she was an important figure in the music industry.

Events in 2006

May 10, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 10, 2006

May 10, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 10, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $71.29
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.90

Exchange Rates on May 10, 2006:

• 1 USD = 110.51 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1012 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2185 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0033 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.26 JPY

May 10, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 130th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 2006 can also be written as 5/10/2006 in the US and as 10/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 10, 2006:

• Aleksandr Zinov'ev
• Val Guest
• Soraya

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Sean Paul - Temperature
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. T.I. - What You Know

May 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

May 10, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Shawnna - Gettin' Some
5. Kirk Franklin - Looking For You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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May 10, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:38 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on May 10, 2006

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Someone born on May 10, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 28 days old,

or 999 weeks and 6 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 2006?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 10, 2006.

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