What happened on Sunday May 28, 2006?

Here's what happened on May 28, 2006:

• Pope Benedict XVI Visits Auschwitz Pope Benedict XVI makes a poignant pilgrimage to Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi concentration camp, concluding his visit to Poland. This symbolic journey represents a powerful moment of remembrance and reconciliation.
• Colombian Presidential Re-election President Alvaro Uribe Velez is re-elected in Colombia for a second term, becoming the first president in over a century to serve consecutive terms. He won a decisive victory with 62.2% of the votes, signaling strong public support for his leadership and policies.
• Barry Bonds Surpasses Babe Ruth At AT&T Park, Barry Bonds hits his 715th home run, passing legendary baseball icon Babe Ruth and moving into second place on the all-time home run list, behind only Hank Aaron. This milestone represents a significant moment in Major League Baseball history.
• Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or Ken Loach's film 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' wins the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, recognizing outstanding artistic achievement in international cinema.
• Indianapolis 500 Thrilling Finish Sam Hornish, Jr. wins the 90th Indianapolis 500 in an incredibly close race, marking one of the second-closest finishes in the event's history. This victory highlights the intense competition and skill in motorsports.
• Mount Karthala Eruption The Mount Karthala volcano in Comoros erupts, potentially causing significant geological and environmental impact on the island nation.

Events in 2006

May 28, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 28, 2006

May 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Xerez : 2 - 0
• Elche - Ciudad de Murcia : 0 - 0
• Gimnastic - Numancia : 1 - 0
• Lleida - Real Madrid B : 2 - 1
• Poli Ejido - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Atalanta - Modena : 0 - 1
• Bari - Triestina : 1 - 1
• Bologna - Catanzaro : 3 - 0
• Catania - Albinoleffe : 2 - 1
• Cesena - Verona : 2 - 1

May 28, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 148th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 2006 can also be written as 5/28/2006 in the US and as 28/5/2006 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 2006 in May 2006 calendar

Famous people died on May 28, 2006:

• Thorleif Schjelderup

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on May 28th

May 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 2006 was SOS by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

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

May 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
3. Rihanna - SOS
4. LL Cool J featuring Jennifer Lopez & Jermaine Dupri - Control Myself
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

May 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

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. Shawnna - Gettin' Some

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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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 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 10:25 pm.

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 28, 2006

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Someone born on May 28, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 9 days old,

or 988 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6919 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 2006?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 28, 2006.

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