What happened on Tuesday May 16, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 16, 2006:

• UN Resolution on Darfur Peacekeeping The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to initiate a UN peacekeeping force to replace African Union peacekeepers in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region. The Sudanese government objected to this intervention, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in the area.
• Rwenzori Mountains Glacial Decline An English-Ugandan research team documented a significant reduction in glacial cover at the Rwenzori Mountains in Central Africa, attributed to temperature increases over four decades. This finding aligns with historical geographer Ptolemy's ancient descriptions and highlights critical climate change impacts.
• Guantanamo Bay Detainee List Release Following a Freedom of Information Act request by the Associated Press, the United States government publicly released a comprehensive list of 759 prisoners held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba, increasing transparency about the controversial detention facility.
• Baghdad Attack A violent attack in Baghdad, Iraq's capital, resulted in at least 23 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing security challenges and instability in the region during this period.
• Ancient Moche Mummy Discovery Near Trujillo, Peru, archaeologists unearthed a remarkably preserved tattooed mummy from the Moche civilization, dating back approximately 1,500 years. This discovery provides valuable insights into pre-Columbian cultural practices and artistic traditions.
• New Zealand Earthquake A significant magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near New Zealand, potentially causing substantial geological and infrastructural impact. Such high-magnitude seismic events can have serious consequences for local communities and regional geology.
• First Double-Amputee Everest Climber Mark Inglis, a New Zealander, made history by becoming the first double-amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest, demonstrating extraordinary human resilience and challenging physical limitations.
• Barry Bonds and Russ Springer Incident During a Major League Baseball game, Houston Astros pitcher Russ Springer deliberately struck San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds on the shoulder with his fifth pitch. As a result, Springer was suspended for four games. At the time, Bonds was just one home run away from equaling Babe Ruth's legendary career home run record.
• Italian Government Formation President Giorgio Napolitano officially mandated Romano Prodi, leader of the Italian centre-left coalition, to form a new government. Prodi was expected to present his ministerial list the following day, marking a significant moment in Italian political transition.
• Yankees Historic Comeback The New York Yankees achieved a remarkable comeback victory against the Texas Rangers, overcoming a nine-run deficit to win 14-13. This was the fourth time in Yankees history they had accomplished such a feat, highlighting the team's resilience and competitive spirit.
• Jorge Porcel Obituary Jorge Porcel, a prominent Argentine actor who significantly contributed to Latin American entertainment, died. Born in 1936, he was a well-known figure in Argentine cinema and television.
• Dan Ross Obituary Dan Ross, an American football player who played during the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1957, he was a notable athlete in his field.

Events in 2006

May 16, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 16, 2006

May 16, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.11
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.16
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.00

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2006:

• 1 USD = 109.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.107 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2069 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0005 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.02 JPY

May 16, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Osasuna - Valencia : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Real Madrid : 4 - 3

May 16, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2006 can also be written as 5/16/2006 in the US and as 16/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

May 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Rihanna - SOS
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Sean Paul - Temperature
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go

May 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. T.I. - What You Know
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Ne-Yo - When You're Mad
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne - Gimme That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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May 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 11:13 pm and setting at 08:58 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 16, 2006

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Someone born on May 16, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 21 days old,

or 990 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6931 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2006?

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