What happened on Saturday May 27, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 27, 2006:

• Devastating Java Earthquake A catastrophic 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 25 km south of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, causing massive destruction. The earthquake occurred at 5:54 AM local time, killing over 4,300 people and injuring 3,400. The epicenter was located near Mount Merapi, causing widespread devastation.
• Aung San Suu Kyi House Arrest Extended Myanmar extended the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year, despite ongoing international pressure, particularly from the United Nations, for her release.
• Moscow Gay Pride Parade Suppression Moscow authorities detained over 70 participants of a banned gay pride parade, including organizers and European Parliament members. Police arrested Volker Beck, a German parliamentary member. Moscow's mayor, Yuriy Luchkov, justified the ban by claiming homosexuality was 'unnatural'.
• First Moscow Gay Rights Demonstration Suppressed The first attempt to hold a gay rights demonstration in Moscow was forcibly dispersed by local police, highlighting the city's restrictive stance on LGBTQ+ rights and public assembly.
• Derek Jeter Milestone Derek Jeter, legendary New York Yankees shortstop, achieved a significant career milestone by becoming the eighth player in Yankees history to collect 2,000 career hits.
• Tropical Storm Aletta Forms Tropical Storm Aletta formed south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, officially marking the beginning of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season.
• Passing of Alex Toth Alex Toth, a renowned American comic book artist and cartoonist who significantly influenced the animation and comic book industries, died. Born in 1928, he was known for his innovative design and storytelling techniques.
• Death of Craig Heyward Craig Heyward, an American football running back who played in the NFL, passed away. Born in 1966, he was known for his powerful running style.

Events in 2006

May 27, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 27, 2006

May 27, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ferrol - Tenerife : 2 - 3
• Levante - Valladolid : 2 - 1
• Lorca - Eibar : 1 - 0
• Malaga B - Almeria : 3 - 1
• Murcia - Hercules : 3 - 1

May 27, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2006 can also be written as 5/27/2006 in the US and as 27/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 2006:

• Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

  Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is the first biological child of Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, born in 2006.

Famous people born in 2006

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 2006:

• Paul Gleason

  American actor known for memorable roles in films like 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Die Hard', who had a significant career in Hollywood during...

• Rob Borsellino

  American columnist (born 1949).

• Alex Toth
• Michael Riffaterre

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 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 27, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 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 27th 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 27, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 10:25 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 27, 2006

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Someone born on May 27, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 11 days old,

or 997 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 2006?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 27, 2006.

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