May 01 Bolivian President Evo Morales nationalizes his nation's gas fields.

May 01 The Great American Boycott takes place across the United States as marers protest for immigration rights.

May 04 A new coalition government takes office in Israel; its four political parties hold 67 of the 120 seats in the Knesset.

May 05 NASA astronomers announce the discovery of a storm system in the Jovian atmosphere, dubbed the Red Spot Junior.

May 05 Fiat chairman Sergio marionne announces that the Alfa Romeo automobile brand will return to the United States in 2008, after a 13-year hiatus.

May 09 Beaconsfield mine collapse: After 14 days trapped underground, miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb are rescued in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia.

May 13 Liverpool F.C. defeat West Ham United F.C. on penalties in the 2006 FA Cup Final following a 3-3 draw after extra time.

May 17 FC Barcelona beat Arsenal in the final of the UEFA Champions League played in Paris

May 20 Finland's Lordi wins the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest held in Athens.

May 21 The Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs in overtime to win the Western Conference semi-finals in the NBA Playoffs.

May 24 East Timor's Foreign Minister Horta officially requests military assistance from the governments of Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Portugal.

May 27 A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes central Java in Indonesia, killing more than 6,000, injuring at least 36,000 and leaving some 1.5 million people homeless.

May 27 The first demonstration for gay rights in Moscow is broken up by the police.

May 28 President Alvaro Uribe Velez is re-elected in Colombia for a second term. He becomes the first president in over a century to serve consecutive terms.

July 01 The Qinghai-Tibet Railway launches a trial operation, connecting China proper and Tibet for the first time.

July 02 A presidential election is held in Mexico. Felipe Calderón is confirmed as the winner on sep 5.

July 04 STS-121: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched to the International Space Station. It returns safely on july 17.

July 05 North Korea test fires missiles, timed with the liftoff of Discovery, preceding the fireworks celebrations that night in America. The long range Taepodong-2 fails shortly after takeoff.

July 06 The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.

July 09 S7 Airlines Flight 778 crashes into a concrete barrier shortly after landing, killing at least 122 people and leaving many injured.

July 09 Italy wins the 2006 FIFA World Cup by beating France 5-3 on penalties. The score after extra time is 1-1.

July 10 Pakistan International Airlines Flight 688 crashes in Multan, Pakistan shortly after takeoff,

July 11 A series of coordinated bomb attacks strikes several commuter trains in Mumbai, India during the evening rush hour.

July 12 2006 Lebanon War: Israeli troops invade Lebanon in response to Hezbollah kidnapping two Israeli soldiers and killing 3. Hezbollah declares open war against Israel 2 days later.

July 17 Space Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth from the International Space Station, thirteen days after its launch.

July 18 The SS Nomadic, the last floating link to Titanic, returns home to a great reception in Belfast.

July 21 St Louis is hit by two major derechos (violent windstorms) in a span of three days.

July 22 Canada defeats USA 15-11 in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. This marked only the second time the USA had not won the gold medal, and only the second time Canada had won the gold. Geoff Snider was announced as MVP.

July 23 Phonak team rider, American cyclist Floyd Landis wins the Tour de France; however, tour officials soon announce that he has failed a doping test.

July 28 Alejandro Toledo concludes his term as President of Peru, and Alan Garcia becomes president

July 28 Actor Mel Gibson is arrested for drunk driving in California and launches an anti-semitic tirade.

July 30 The world's longest running music show, Top of the Pops, broadcasts for the last time on BBC Two.

July 31 Fidel Castro, President of Cuba, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raúl before surgery.

Jan 01 Sydney, Australia, has its hottest day on record, when the city swelters in 45°C (113° F) heat.

Jan 01 Russia cuts natural gas to Ukraine over a price dispute.

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