What Happened on May 11, 2006

Famous Deaths

Floyd Patterson (1935-2006)

American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1956-59, 1960-62, Olympic gold 1952), dies of prostate cancer at 71

  • Frankie Thomas, American actor and author (Tom Corbett Space Cadet), dies of a stroke at 85
  • Yossi Banai, Israeli pop and cabaret singer, and actor dies of cancer at 74
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About May 11, 2006

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: SOS - Rihanna
  • UK #1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley