Friday May 05, 2006: on this day

May 05, 2006 was the 125th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 05, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 05, 2006, who was born and died on May 05, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), movies (e.g. Lucky Number Slevin, directed by Paul McGuigan), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 2006?


May 05, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 125th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 2006 can also be written as 5/5/2006 in the US and as 5/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 2006:

  • China's government has created artificial rain to wash beijing with sand and dust.
  • China's agriculture ministry confirmed another case of bird flu, which claimed more than 120 birds.
  • After significant labour party losses in english local elections tony blair, british prime minister, announces the largest cabinet reshuffle during his tenure. changes include the dismissal of charles clarke, long-serving foreign secretary jack straw's demotion, and the abolition of john prescott, deputy prime minister, of his portfolio of departmental duties.
  • Sudan's government signs an agreement with the main darfur rebel group alliance of revolutionary forces of west sudan. this was reached through mediation in abuja nigeria.
  • Porter goss resigns from his post as director of the u.s. central intelligence agency.

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May 05, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 05, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.90
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $71.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.66
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.95

Exchange Rates on May 05, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 112.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1068 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2257 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 143.13 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6847 GBP

May 05, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Waregem : 3 - 0
  • Beveren - Mouscron : 1 - 0
  • Charleroi - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Genk : 3 - 0
  • Lierse - Roeselare : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Dijon : 1 - 0
  • Brest - Caen : 2 - 1
  • Chateauroux - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
  • Creteil - Grenoble : 1 - 0
  • Guingamp - Sete : 1 - 0
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May 05, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 05, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 05, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 02:56 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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Who was born on May 05, 2006?


Famous people born on May 05, 2006:

  • Ashton Rowland

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  • Julien Duranville

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser

    Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

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May 05, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 13 days old,

or 936 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6558 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 2006?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 05, 2006.

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May 05, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 2006:

  • Atıf Yılmaz

    Turkish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1925).

  • Naushad Ali

    Indian composer and producer (b. 1919).

  • Orazio Sapienza
  • Naushad
  • Andrea Frazzi
  • Toni De Gregorio
  • Aglaé Ernesta Giorgio

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 2006:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 2006:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 2006:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - Ridin'
  5. - Unwritten

May 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - From Paris To Berlin
  3. - Control Myself
  4. - Dani California

May 05, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 05, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Touch It
  4. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  5. - Unpredictable

May 05, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 05, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 05, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Caile
  5. - Down

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May 05, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky Number Slevin

Lucky Number Slevin

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

May 05, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

May 05, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Game of Shadows by Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams

Game of Shadows

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Two of the most prominent sluggers in baseball, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire, set out to break Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record in 1998.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson

Dark Tort

By:

Goldy Schulz, Caterer, has a new lucrative gig. She prepares breakfasts and snacks in conference rooms for a local law office. It's time-consuming but she loves it.

Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark

Two Little Girls in Blue

By:

This riveting thriller by Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark cleverly weaves twin telepathy into the search of a missing child.

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

The Tenth Circle

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New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old

May 05, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

College Hoops 2K7

College Hoops 2K7

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Basketball, Sports

Publisher: 2K Sports

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Backyard Basketball 2007

Backyard Basketball 2007

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube (Cancelled) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Atari

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, mobile phone

Genre: Action, platform

Publisher: Activision

Bionicle Heroes

Bionicle Heroes

Platform: Game Boy Advance; GameCube; J2ME; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; PlayStation 2; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Eidos Interactive; Square Enix (digital)

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Who was the US President on May 05, 2006?

On May 05, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 2006?

On May 05, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 2006?

On May 05, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for May 2006?

May 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 2006 calendar looked like.

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