In Enron Case, a Verdict on an Era
By Kurt Eichenwald
The Enron trial painted a broad and disturbing portrait of a corporate culture poisoned by hubris.
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On this day
May 26, 2006
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Small Markets. Big Results.
By John Branch
Everything is going exactly as the N.H.L. planned, if not as it wanted. Two small-market teams are playing in late May, a time long reserved for their big-market brothers.
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Phone Tax Laid to Rest at Age 108
By Ken Belson
The I.R.S. will refund taxes paid on long-distance telephone service over the past three years.
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In the Desert, Ancient Signs
By Stephen Regenold
Throughout Mojave National Preserve, about 140 miles northeast of Los Angeles, the subtle traces of a bygone civilization may be found.
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Enron Jury Unswayed by 'I Didn't Know'
By Vikas Bajaj and Kyle Whitmire
The jurors said they simply could not believe that Kenneth L. Lay and Jeffrey K. Skilling were telling the truth when they claimed they didn't realize that something was rotten at Enron.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of May 24, 2006, covering May 26, 2006.
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Stadium Arcadium
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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What's Left Of Me
Nick Lachey
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10;000 Days
Tool
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Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge
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Baby Makin' Music
The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley
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Notable Deaths
2006Édouard Michelin, French businessman (born 1963)[†]
Édouard Michelin was managing partner and co-chief executive of the Michelin Group. He was the great-grandson of Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), a co-founder of the company.
2006Kevin O'Flanagan, Irish footballer and physician (born 1919)[†]
Kevin Patrick O'Flanagan was an Irish sportsman, physician and sports administrator. An outstanding all-rounder, he represented his country at both soccer and rugby union. He was also a noted sprinter and long jumper and as a youth played Gaelic football. In his spare time he also played golf and tennis at a decent level. O'Flanagan played soccer for among others, Bohemians and Arsenal, and as an international he played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. O'Flanagan also played rugby union for UCD, London Irish and Ireland.
Historical Context for May 26, 2006
In 2006, the world population was approximately 6,671,452,015 people[†]