What happened on Saturday May 20, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2006:

• Three Gorges Dam Construction Completed In the People's Republic of China, the construction of the Three Gorges Dam wall is complete. This massive hydroelectric project is the largest dam in the world, generating significant power but also causing substantial environmental and social disruption.
• Montenegro Independence Referendum Campaign Ends The campaign for Montenegro's independence referendum concludes, with final polls indicating 56% support for independence, setting the stage for a historic vote that would soon lead to the country's separation from Serbia.
• Barry Bonds Ties Babe Ruth's Home Run Record Barry Bonds matches Babe Ruth's legendary home run record of 714, a significant moment in baseball history that would later be overshadowed by steroid controversy.
• Lordi Wins Eurovision Song Contest Lordi, a Finnish rock band, makes history by winning the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with their unconventional hard rock song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah', marking a unique moment in the competition's history.
• Ray Nagin Re-elected as New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is re-elected as Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, in a post-Hurricane Katrina election that would later become controversial due to his administration's performance during and after the disaster.
• Cherd Songsri, Thai Film Director Mention of Cherd Songsri, a notable Thai film director, though specific details are not provided in the original content.

Events in 2006

May 20, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 20, 2006

May 20, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Barcelona : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ciudad de Murcia - Ferrol : 2 - 1
• Eibar - Lleida : 1 - 1
• Hercules - Elche : 0 - 0
• Numancia - Albacete : 1 - 0
• Tenerife - Poli Ejido : 2 - 1

May 20, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2006 can also be written as 5/20/2006 in the US and as 20/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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

May 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne - Gimme That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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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 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 01:58 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 20, 2006

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Someone born on May 20, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 13 days old,

or 997 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6984 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2006?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 2006.

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