Historical Events
Laureus Awards
Laureus World Sports Awards, Parque del Fórum, Barcelona, Spain: Sportsman: Roger Federer; Sportswoman: Janica Kostelić; Team: Renault F1 team
- Results from the Montenegrin independence referendum, 2006 are announced. 55.4% of voters vote to become independent from the Serbia and Montenegro Union.
Famous Deaths
- Heather Crowe, Canadian activist (b. 1945)
- Jack Fallon, Canadian-British jazz double and electric bass player, fiddler (The Beatles - "Don't Pass Me By"), and concert promoter, dies at 90
- Lee Jong-wook, Korean Director-General of the World Health Organization, dies of stroke at 61
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About May 22, 2006
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: SOS - Rihanna
#1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
