What happened on Sunday May 14, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 14, 2006:

• Brazil Organized Crime Wave Brazil experienced a severe outbreak of organized crime led by Primeiro Comando da Capital, resulting in over 50 fatalities and highlighting the country's ongoing challenges with criminal networks.
• Mount Merapi Volcanic Activity Warning Mount Merapi in Central Java, Indonesia showed increasing volcanic activity, emitting black smoke, volcanic ash, and lava. Authorities ordered mandatory evacuations, anticipating a potential imminent eruption.
• Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Israeli forces targeted Elias al-Ashkar, a senior Islamic Jihad commander in Jenin, who was accused of orchestrating suicide attacks that resulted in nearly 30 deaths, including an American high school student, Daniel Wultz.
• Bombing in Kermanshah, Iran Two bombs exploded in Kermanshah, Iran, killing seven people. The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) claimed responsibility for the attack, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
• René Préval's Second Presidential Term in Haiti René Préval was sworn in as President of Haiti for the second time, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition and democratic process.
• Israeli Navy Intercepts Explosives Shipment The Israeli Navy successfully intercepted a Palestinian vessel carrying approximately 450 kilograms of TNT and mine fragments, preventing a potential terrorist operation.
• Chad Presidential Election Results Ahmat Mahamat Bachir, president of Chad's Independent National Election Commission, announced incumbent President Idriss Déby's victory with 77.5% of votes. While official turnout was reported at 61%, international observers estimated a much lower 4-10% participation rate.
• Massachusetts and New Hampshire Massive Flooding Emergency Massachusetts and New Hampshire declared a state of emergency due to unprecedented flooding caused by the strongest rainfall in a decade, causing significant regional disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Tony Blair Supports Animal Testing British Prime Minister Tony Blair signed a petition supporting animal testing and condemning extreme animal rights activism, sparking debate about scientific research ethics.
• Final Episode of Malcolm In The Middle The popular sitcom Malcolm In The Middle aired its final episode on Fox, concluding its seven-season run and marking the end of an influential comedy series of the early 2000s.
• Fatal Alligator Attacks in Florida An unusual and tragic week in Florida saw three women killed by alligators, raising concerns about wildlife interactions and human safety in the region.

Events in 2006

May 14, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 14, 2006

May 14, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Inter : 2 - 2
• Chievo - Fiorentina : 0 - 2
• Empoli - Ascoli : 1 - 2
• Lazio - Parma : 1 - 0
• Milan - Roma : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Offenbach : 1 - 0
• Burghausen - Aachen : 1 - 1
• Cottbus - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Siegen : 0 - 2
• Freiburg - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Castellon : 1 - 1
• Eibar - Valladolid : 0 - 1
• Elche - Xerez : 1 - 0
• Gimnastic - Almeria : 1 - 0
• Lleida - Malaga B : 0 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• AEK - Xanthi : 0 - 0
• Akratitos - Atromitos : 0 - 2
• Egaleo - Panionios : 0 - 3
• Larisa - Panathinaikos : 0 - 3
• OFI - Levadeiakos : 2 - 0

May 14, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 2006 can also be written as 5/14/2006 in the US and as 14/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 14, 2006:

• Robert Bruce Merrifield

  Prize laureate for his development of methodology for chemical synthesis on a solid matrix.

• Stanley Kunitz

  Stanley Kunitz was a distinguished American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for his exceptional poetry.

• Lew Anderson

  American actor and saxophonist (b. 1922).

• Eva Norvind

  Mexican actress, director, and producer (b. 1944).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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

May 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Shawnna - Gettin' Some
5. Kirk Franklin - Looking For You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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May 14, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

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 14, 2006

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Someone born on May 14, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 23 days old,

or 990 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6933 days old,

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