What happened on Tuesday May 30, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 30, 2006:

• UN Peacekeepers Taken Hostage in Congo The Nationalist and Integrationist Front militia in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, took seven United Nations peacekeepers hostage, highlighting the ongoing instability and complex conflict dynamics in the region.
• Vodafone Posts Record Corporate Loss Vodafone, the British mobile telecommunications company, reported the largest annual loss in British corporate history, totaling £21.8 billion. The massive loss was primarily due to significant write-downs of company purchases made in Germany before 2000, reflecting challenges in the telecommunications market.
• EU Court Blocks Passenger Data Sharing The European Court of Justice declared an EU-US agreement for airline passenger data transfer illegal, citing insufficient privacy protections for European passengers. This ruling underscored growing tensions around data privacy and international information sharing.
• Death of Shohei Imamura Shohei Imamura, a renowned Japanese film director known for his influential works in the Japanese New Wave cinema, passed away. Born in 1926, Imamura was a significant figure in post-war Japanese cinema, known for critically acclaimed films like 'The Ballad of Narayama' and 'The Eel'.
• Java Earthquake Death Toll Rises The official death toll from the recent Java earthquake in Indonesia was reported at 5,427, underscoring the devastating impact of the natural disaster on local communities.
• US Treasury Secretary John Snow Resigns John W. Snow resigned as United States Secretary of the Treasury. President George W. Bush nominated Henry Paulson, then CEO of Goldman Sachs, as his replacement, signaling potential shifts in economic policy.
• BASF Acquires Engelhard Corporation BASF announced its acquisition of Engelhard Corporation for $5.0 billion, or $39 per share, positioning itself as the world's largest catalytic converter manufacturer. This strategic merger significantly strengthened BASF's position in the automotive and industrial catalyst market.
• Chad's Constitutional Council Confirms Presidential Election Results Chad's Constitutional Council officially confirmed President Idriss Déby's election victory, but with a reduced vote percentage of 64.67% (compared to the administration's claim of 77.4%) and a lower voter turnout of 53.08%, revealing potential electoral irregularities.
• Former Daewoo Boss Sentenced for Fraud Kim Woo-jung, the former boss of Daewoo, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud, marking a significant moment in corporate accountability in South Korea.

Events in 2006

May 30, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 30, 2006

May 30, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 30, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $63.29
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.55
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.35

Exchange Rates on May 30, 2006:

• 1 USD = 112.16 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0988 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2109 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.03 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.38 JPY

May 30, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 150th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 2006 can also be written as 5/30/2006 in the US and as 30/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 30, 2006:

• David Lloyd

  Prominent English cricketer, journalist, and respected sports broadcaster known for his insightful commentary and analysis.

• Shohei Imamura

  Influential Japanese film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to Japanese cinema.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 30th

May 30, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30th 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 30, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 11:58 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 30, 2006

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Someone born on May 30, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 2 days old,

or 996 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6973 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 2006?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 30, 2006.

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