Historical Events
- The May 2006 Java earthquake kills over 5,700 people, leaves 200,000 homeless.
Famous Weddings
- Soccer star player Joshua Kennedy (23) weds Australian Opals player Jacinta Hamilton at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Port Melbourne
Famous Deaths
- Édouard Michelin, CEO of tire manufacturer Michelin (b. 1963)
- Johann von Kielmansegg, German general (Commander-in-Chief of NATOs forces), dies at 99
- Kevin O'Flanagan, Irish rugby union winger (1 Test; London Irish RFC), soccer striker (FAI 10 caps; Ireland 3 caps) and administrator (International Olympic Committee 1976-94), dies at 86
- Ted Schroeder, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1942, Wimbledon 1949), dies of cancer at 84
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About May 26, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: SOS - Rihanna
#1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
