Tuesday August 01, 2006: on this day

August 01, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2006 can also be written as 8/1/2006 in the US and as 1/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 01, 2006:

• El paso, texas, is hit hard by torrential rains. this causes flooding, and the rio grande's banks to overflow, reaching levels never seen in more than 50 years. dirt and rocks litter the streets, and roads are destroyed. most severe damage is to the northeast and west sides. ciudad juarez is located across the border between mexico and the united states. it is also affected.
• Tropical storm chris is forming east of the lesser antilles. this prompts the issuance tropical storm warnings for ten island as well as tropical storm watches and puerto rico and virgin islands.
• Following the death of akbar mohammadi, a democracy activist in evin prison, there has been a lot of protest in iran. mohammadi was sentenced to death for his involvement in the student protests at tehran university in 1999. mohammadi had been on hunger strike for over a week protesting against the refusal of the islamic regime that he be allowed to receive proper medical treatment for the life-threatening injuries he suffered from torture. according to reports, he was brutally beat by prison gu
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict
• With multiple israeli casualties, the battle of ayta al-shab rages.
• In the aftermath of sunday's attack on qana, the international committee of the red cross has so far removed 28 bodies from the rubble. 19 of these are children. the lebanese police had earlier reported twice the death toll. they claimed at least 56 deaths, with 37 of them children.
• Tony blair stated in a speech in los angeles on august 1, 2006 that hezbollah is armed by iran. ampquotblair warns iran that confrontation is possible with syria
• Deepening political scandal surrounding satsuki katayama (parliamentary secretary to the japanese trade ministry), and yamaha motor company. they are accused of illegally exporting a helicopter to china by the trade ministry.
• The israel security council approves the expansion of ground offensives in lebanon, but rejects a ceasefire until an international peacekeeping force has been established.
• Tony blair stated in a speech in los angeles on august 1, 2006 that hezbollah is armed by iran.

August 01, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.22
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.86

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1303 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2259 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.973 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.97 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 11:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2006

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Famous people born on August 01, 2006:

• Bailey Rath

  He was an unusual australian birth.

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

• Jason Momoa

  Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

• Sam Mendes

  British film and stage director.

• Meena Kumari

  Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

• Giancarlo Giannini

  He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

• Chuck D

  American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

• Demián Bichir

  Mexican-american producer and actor.

• Nathalie Delon

  Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

• David Wain

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Geoffrey Holder

  Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

• Kris Holden-Ried

  Canadian actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 1st

You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 24 days old,

or 925 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6477 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2006?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2006.

Famous people died on August 01, 2006:

• Arlene Raven

  Influential art critic and writer.

• Jason Rhoades

  American installation artist (born 1965).

• Bob Thaves

  American cartoonist frank and ernest (comic strip), (d. 2006).

• Iris Marion Young

  American political scientist and academic (d. 2006).

• Henry Rivas
• Ferenc Szusza
• Stjepko Težak
• Johannes Willebrands
• Nives Dei Rossi
• Ramchandra Balaram Parab
• Vincent Dole
• Gabriel Kaspereit

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

• Wilford Brimley

  Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

• Frances Farmer

  American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

• Cilla Black

  British tv host and singer.

• Eva Bartok

  Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

• Strother Martin

  American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

• Florence Eldridge

  Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

• Pola Negri

  Polish-american actress.

• Corazon Aquino

  Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

Holidays on August 01, 2006:

• Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
• Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
• St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
• Angola - Armed Forces Day
• Switzerland - National Day
• Benin - National Day
• Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
• Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
• People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 2006:

• World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Cassie - Me & U
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 01, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Labios Compartidos
2. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
3. Don Omar - Angelito
4. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
5. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile