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May 21, 2006

May 21, 2006, was a Sunday. It was 18 years, 5 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 21, 2006:

  • The series finale of Charmed is aired on TV.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 21, 2006:

  • United States: "S.O.S." by Rihanna
  • United Kingdom: "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 21, 2006

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • SOS - Rihanna
  • Bad Day - Daniel Powter
  • Temperature - Sean Paul
  • Ridin' - Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Bone
  • Where'd You Go - Fort Minor Featuring Holly Brook
Play the top singles from 2006
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2006. Take a trip back to the peak days of Shakira, Sean Paul, Justin Timberlake, Gnarls Barkley and Beyoncé.
The Da Vinci Code

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Da Vinci Code".

Facts

This date occurred 6,738 days ago. Approximately 225 months have passed. It was the 141st day of 2006, in week 20. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on May 21, 2006, are now 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 75 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 21, 2006

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 21, 2006, and it's a Sunday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer of 2006 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "S.O.S." by Rihanna is at the top of the singles charts, while "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Da Vinci Code is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "ER", "7th Heaven", "The King of Queens", and "How I Met Your Mother". People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded.

Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. It's 2006, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Daniel Powter, Sean Paul, Nelly Furtado, James Blunt, Gnarls Barkley, Shakira and Natasha Bedingfield. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Charles Haughey, Steve Irwin, Adrienne Shelly, and James Brown would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "F.E.A.R.", "Mario Kart DS", "The Godfather", and "Kingdom Hearts II". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Kim Possible", "LazyTown", "American Dragon: Jake Long", and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse". Children are playing with toys such as Betty Spaghetty (doll), Furreal Luv Cubs, V. Smile TV Learning System, and the Xbox 360.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 21, 2006, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2006 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 21, 2006 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 21, 2006.

  • The Da Vinci Code is showing in theaters.

    The Da Vinci Code is showing in theaters

    The mystery thriller film "The Da Vinci Code", starring Tom Hanks, was playing in movie theaters at this time.
  • Eurovision 2006.

    Eurovision 2006

    The 2006 Eurovision song contest was held in Athens, Greece. Finland won the contest with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah" by Lordi.
  • LOLcats.

    LOLcats

    An Internet meme called "LOLcats" was incredibly popular. The meme consisted of photographs of cats with captions that had intentionally poor grammar and spelling.
  • Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"

    Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"

    "Not Ready to Make Nice" by the Dixie Chicks would go on to win a Grammy for 2006's Record of the Year.
  • 2006 in music.

    2006 in music

    Popular music artists in 2006 included Fergie, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Sean Paul, James Blunt, Daniel Powter, Chamillionaire, Rihanna, Nelly Furtado, Cassie, Gnarls Barkley, The Pussycat Dolls, Snow Patrol, Beyoncé and Akon.
  • The HD DVD war.

    The HD DVD war

    Two HD DVD formats called Blu-ray and HD DVD were competing with each other to become the de facto high-definition standard. During this "war", certain movies and TV shows could only be found on Blu-ray or HD DVD, as film studios quickly aligned themselves with the format that they wanted to win. In rental stores, it was common to see a separate section for both of these formats. Of course, this often led to people buying or renting the wrong one.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2006.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2006

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2006 were Tom Cruise, The Rolling Stones, Oprah Winfrey, U2, Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg, Howard Stern, 50 Cent, James Gandolfini and Dan Brown.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2006?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2006?

    In 2006, the best NBA players were Steve Nash, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Elton Brand, Tim Duncan, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Dwyane Wade, Shawn Marion, Carmelo Anthony, Yao Ming, Allen Iverson and Gilbert Arenas.
  • Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars.

    Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

    During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
  • Time Person of the Year 2006.

    Time Person of the Year 2006

    In 2006, the Time Person of the Year was listed as "You". This was in recognition of how everyone had the ability to become a content creator on the Internet.
  • Keira Knightley.

    Keira Knightley

    21-year-old English actress Keira Knightley was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2006.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2006, the best soccer players were Fabio Cannavaro, Gianluigi Buffon, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, Samuel Eto'o, Miroslav Klose, Didier Drogba, Andrea Pirlo, Jens Lehmann and Deco.
  • 2006 in movies.

    2006 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2006 included The Da Vinci Code, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Casino Royale, Night at the Museum, Cars, X-Men: The Last Stand, Mission: Impossible III, Superman Returns, Happy Feet, The Departed, The Pursuit of Happyness, Apocalypto, and "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan".
  • The Departed.

    The Departed

    The film "The Departed" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006.
  • Bebo.

    Bebo

    By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
  • Music stores are going out of business.

    Music stores are going out of business

    Many music stores were closing their doors for the last time. The ease of downloading and streaming music meant that the business model of selling CDs was quickly becoming nonviable.
  • Crocs.

    Crocs

    Throughout 2006, foam clogs called Crocs surged in popularity, with sales tripling over the course of the year.
  • The growth of YouTube.

    The growth of YouTube

    A new video-sharing website called YouTube was taking off. In December 2005, the website received 8 million views per day. By July 2006, over 65,000 videos were being uploaded to YouTube on a daily basis.
  • Cameras on phones become the norm.

    Cameras on phones become the norm

    By 2005 and 2006, cameras on cellphones had become the norm. People could now take photographs and record videos in an instant. This was the beginning of a new era in which no event would go uncaptured.
  • Happy Slapping.

    Happy Slapping

    A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.
  • MySpace.

    MySpace

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 21, 2006.

  • April 21, 2006: The movie Silent Hill (2006) is released.
  • April 23, 2006: Ireland: The 2006 census takes place.
  • April 25, 2006: Nelly Furtado releases her single "Promiscuous".
  • April 29, 2006: Soccer: Chelsea retain their Premier League title after defeating Manchester United 3-0.
  • May 1, 2006: Rapper Big Hawk is shot dead in Houston, Texas.
  • May 5, 2006:
    • Mission: Impossible III (2006) is released.
    • The first episode of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" is aired on Disney.
  • May 7, 2006:
    • Soccer: French midfielder Zinedine Zidane plays his final game for Spanish side Real Madrid.
    • Soccer: Arsenal play their final game at Highbury.
  • May 9, 2006: The song "Hey There Delilah" is released by rock band Plain White T's.
  • May 10, 2006: Rockstar announce their next video game: Grand Theft Auto IV.
  • May 11, 2006: Former heavyweight boxing champion Floyd Patterson passes away at the age of 71.
  • May 13, 2006: Liverpool win the FA Cup after beating West Ham on penalties.
  • May 14, 2006: The series finale of Malcolm in the Middle is aired on TV.
  • May 17, 2006:
    • The 2006 UEFA Champions League Final is held between Barcelona and Arsenal. Barcelona win 2-1.
    • It is announced that Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have separated after less than three years of marriage.
  • May 18, 2006: The final episode of "That '70s Show" is aired.
  • May 19, 2006: The movie The Da Vinci Code (2006) is released.
  • This date: May 21, 2006
  • May 24, 2006: Taylor Hicks wins the 5th season of American Idol.
  • May 25, 2006: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) is released.
  • May 26, 2006: The video game "Hitman: Blood Money" is released.
  • May 27, 2006: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Nouvel is born.
  • May 28, 2006: Football: Andriy Shevchenko joins Chelsea for £30.8 million.
  • May 31, 2006: The first episode of reality TV show "The Hills" is aired.
  • June 1, 2006: The book "The Alphabet of Manliness" by American humorist Maddox is released.
  • June 8, 2006: The website domain name for Tumblr is registered.
  • June 9, 2006:
    • The animated movie Cars (2006) is released.
    • The 2006 FIFA World Cup starts in Germany.
  • June 12, 2006: Soccer: Roy Keane announces his retirement from football.
  • June 13, 2006: Former Irish Taoiseach Charles Haughey passes away.
  • June 16, 2006: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) is released.
  • June 19, 2006: Pop singer Taylor Swift releases her debut single.
  • June 20, 2006: The Miami Heat win the 2006 NBA Finals after they defeat the Dallas Mavericks 4-2.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 2006

People in May 2006 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from May 2006.

Yo Momma
Yo Momma
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Hogan Knows Best
Hogan Knows Best
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
My Super Sweet 16
My Super Sweet 16
House
House
Date My Mom
Date My Mom
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2006

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Wonder Pets!
Wonder Pets!

Ben 10
Ben 10
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long
Zoey 101
Zoey 101
Toys

Toys in 2006

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Magnetix
Magnetix
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
Dora's Talking House
Dora's Talking House
InteracTV
InteracTV
Peek-a-Blocks
Peek-a-Blocks
The PSP
The PSP
V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection
RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2006.

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! 2006
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
Kingdom Hearts II 2006
Kingdom Hearts II
The Godfather 2006
The Godfather
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2006
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Black 2006
Black
Mario Kart DS 2005
Mario Kart DS
Guitar Hero 2005
Guitar Hero
Call of Duty 2 2005
Call of Duty 2
Civilization IV 2005
Civilization IV
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Age of Empires III 2005
Age of Empires III

Were you born on May 21, 2006?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2006.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 21, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 21.

Mr. T

Mr. T

Actor
Born on May 21, 1952
He turned 54 on this day in 2006.

Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer

Serial killer Deceased
Born on May 21, 1960
He was not alive on this date.

Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit

Wrestler Deceased
Born on May 21, 1967
He turned 39 on this day in 2006.

The Notorious B.I.G

The Notorious B.I.G

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 21, 1972
He was not alive on this date.

Noel Fielding

Noel Fielding

English comedian
Born on May 21, 1973
He turned 33 on this day in 2006.

Kayla Itsines

Kayla Itsines

Internet personality
Born on May 21, 1991
She turned 15 on this day in 2006.

Tom Daley

Tom Daley

English diver
Born on May 21, 1994
He turned 12 on this day in 2006.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 21, 2006.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 21, 2006 was most likely conceived around August 28, 2005.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 21, 2006 is close to February 11, 2007.

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Stats for May 21, 2006

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 21, 2006:

  • 6,738 days have passed since this date.
  • 962 weeks have passed.
  • 582,166,800 seconds have passed since May 21, 2006.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 679,194,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 300,398,068,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 97,027,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 50,066,345 steps. That's roughly 22,252 miles.
  • 6,986,002 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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