What happened on Wednesday May 03, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 03, 2006:

• Zacarias Moussaoui Sentenced to Life Zacarias Moussaoui was sentenced to life imprisonment in Alexandria, Virginia, for his involvement in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This landmark sentencing marked a significant moment in the U.S. legal response to terrorism.
• Armavia Flight 967 Tragedy Armavia Flight 967, an Airbus A320, crashed into the Black Sea near Sochi International Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of all 113 passengers and crew members. The accident shocked the aviation community and led to extensive investigations.
• Death of Pramod Mahajan, BJP Politician Pramod Mahajan, a prominent Indian Bharatiya Janata Party politician and strategic mastermind, passed away. Known for his significant role in Indian politics, Mahajan was a key figure in the BJP's organizational structure and political strategy.
• Nepal Civil War Ceasefire The Nepalese government announced a ceasefire with Maoist rebels, removing their terrorist designation and calling for peace negotiations, marking a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict.
• Karel Appel, Dutch Painter, Dies Karel Appel, a renowned Dutch painter and influential figure in the CoBrA art movement, passed away. Appel was known for his vibrant, expressive paintings that challenged traditional artistic conventions.
• Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies Earl Woods, a former U.S. Army officer and the father of golf legend Tiger Woods, passed away. He was instrumental in nurturing his son's golfing talent and was a significant influence on Tiger's early career.
• Protest in San Salvador Atenco, Mexico Members of the People's Front in Defense of Land blockaded a highway in San Salvador Atenco to support local flower sellers. The state police responded with what was described as 'massive violence', highlighting tensions between local communities and authorities.
• German Hostages Return Home Rene Braunlich and Thomas Nitzschke, two German hostages, were safely returned to Germany, landing at Berlin-Tegel airport at 2:24 p.m. on a government aircraft.
• Iranian Author Arrested Tehran authorities arrested Ramin Jahanbegloo, an Iranian author, in what appeared to be a politically motivated action targeting intellectual dissent.
• Chad Presidential Election Controversy Opposition parties in Chad boycotted the 2006 presidential election, resulting in extremely low voter turnout. Despite the boycott, President Idriss Deby was widely expected to win the election.

Events in 2006

May 03, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 03, 2006

May 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 03, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.68
• Apple AAPL: opens at $71.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.48
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.54

Exchange Rates on May 03, 2006:

• 1 USD = 113.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1082 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2363 CHF
• 1 EUR = 143.45 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6854 GBP

May 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 3 - 1
• Duisburg - Werder Bremen : 3 - 5
• Ein Frankfurt - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Bielefeld : 3 - 1
• Wolfsburg - Mainz : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
• Cottbus - Dresden : 0 - 0
• Hansa Rostock - Freiburg : 1 - 2
• Karlsruhe - Braunschweig : 7 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Betis : 2 - 0
• Ath Bilbao - Zaragoza : 1 - 0
• Ath Madrid - Osasuna : 0 - 1
• Cadiz - Sociedad : 2 - 2
• Celta - Barcelona : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Marseille : 1 - 2
• Rennes - Paris SG : 1 - 1

May 03, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 2006 can also be written as 5/3/2006 in the US and as 3/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 03, 2006:

• Karel Appel

  Karel Appel was a prominent Dutch post-war artist known for his vibrant, expressive abstract paintings and sculptures.

• Earl Woods

  Father of golf legend Tiger Woods, a former U.S.

• Pramod Mahajan

  Indian politician (b. 1949).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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

May 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
3. Busta Rhymes - Touch It
4. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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May 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:23 am and setting at 02:02 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 03, 2006

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Someone born on May 03, 2006 is:

19 years and 1 day old,

or 228 months and 1 day old,

or 991 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6941 days old,

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