Saturday May 06, 2006: on this day

May 06, 2006 was the 126th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 06, 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 06, 2006, who was born and died on May 06, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 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 6th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 2006?


May 06, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 2006 can also be written as 5/6/2006 in the US and as 6/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 2006:

  • The people's republic of china announced that vatican-approved paul pei junmin will be ordained as catholic bishop on sunday. this announcement comes just days after diplomatic tensions arising from the unilateral ordination of two bishops by beijing.
  • Mahamat nouri was the chadian ambassador in saudi arabia until recently. he has also previously served as chadian defense minister.
  • The people's action party has been elected to the government of singapore for the 12th time. they won 82 of the 84 seats, while the ruling party received 66.6%.
  • The starboard engine on the cruise ship ''the calypso, sailing from tilbury and st peter port on guernsey to tilbury, sets fire to at 4 am, 16 miles southeast of eastbourne. after 708 passengers have been moved into the lifeboats, its crew put out the flames. although rescue lifeboats and the ship's lifeboats can be called in, they are not required. (yahoo news).
  • Grant mclennan (co-founder of the go-betweens), has died at 48 after succumbing to a heart attack while he was asleep in his brisbane home.
  • The people's republic of china plans satellite launches for lunar surveying. this will allow them to probe the surface, geology, and physiognomy of the moon.

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May 06, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Duisburg : 0 - 2
  • Dortmund - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1
  • Hertha - Hamburg : 4 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Nurnberg : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Espanol : 2 - 0
  • Malaga - Sevilla : 0 - 2
  • Valencia - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Albacete : 1 - 2
  • Castellon - Murcia : 2 - 1
  • Numancia - Elche : 3 - 1
  • Sp Gijon - Eibar : 1 - 1
  • Tenerife - Lorca : 2 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Le Mans - Lens : 0 - 0
  • Lille - Lyon : 4 - 0
  • Marseille - Strasbourg : 2 - 2
  • Nancy - Auxerre : 1 - 3
  • Nantes - Bordeaux : 0 - 1
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May 06, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 06, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 03:17 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 06, 2006?


Famous people born on May 06, 2006:

  • Sadie Sandler

    Movie actress.

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 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 06, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 2006?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 06, 2006.

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May 06, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 2006:

  • Chasya Kantor

    Mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic geometry.

  • Grant McLennan

    Singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the australian band the go-betweens.

  • Lorne Saxberg

    Canadian television journalist (born 1958).

  • Shigeru Kayano

    Japanese ainu activist (born in 1926).

  • Lillian Asplund
  • Konstantin Beskov
  • Leo Katkaveck
  • Aurelio Del Rio
  • Donald Bland
  • Jean-Michel Mension
  • Lillian Asplund (99 años)
  • Lillian Gertrud Asplund

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Loveda Thoreau

    Loveda Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden'.

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May 06, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 2006:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 2006:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 06, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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 06, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey

Chasing Destiny

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Billie is just as famous for her beauty than she is for her hot yellow Ducati motorcycle that she rides down L.A.’s most dangerous streets.

Game of Shadows by Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams

Game of Shadows

By:

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.

Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods

Dark Harbor

By:

Dark Harbor, Stuart Woods's latest bestseller, is a perfect blend of fast suspense and sexy intrigue that has won him countless fans over the years.

The Jesus Papers by Michael Baigent

The Jesus Papers

By:

What if all we've been told about the origins and history of Christianity is a lie.

The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 5th Horseman

By:

It's a race against the clock as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer, and Yuki Castellano (the newest member to the Women's Murder Club), lead an investigation into mysterious patient deaths. They also reveal the hospital administration that is determined to protect its …

May 06, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Wii

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: NA Crave Entertainment; EU Oxygen Interactive (PSP); EU 505 Games (Wii)

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, visual novel

Publisher: QuinRose & Prototype

Another Century's Episode 2

Another Century's Episode 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Banpresto

Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party

Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Wii Sports

Wii Sports

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on May 06, 2006?

On May 06, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 2006?

On May 06, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 2006?

On May 06, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

Find out more about May 6th

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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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