Friday December 01, 2006: on this day

December 01, 2006 was the 335th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 01, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 2006, who was born and died on December 01, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wanna Love You by Akon), movies (e.g. Blood Diamond, directed by Edward Zwick), TV series (e.g. My Bare Lady) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 2006?


December 01, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 335th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 2006 can also be written as 12/1/2006 in the US and as 1/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 01, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 2006:

  • For $60 million, the roman catholic archdiocese of los angeles settled 45 cases alleging sexual abuse of priests.
  • Hezbollah members protest the siniora administration at beirut, lebanon.
  • As bahrain prepares to hold tomorrow's second round in its parliamentary elections, a member of parliament from the largest party in bahrain calls for legislation that restricts women's employment.
  • Typhoon durian has already killed at least 388 people in albay, philippines. the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach affected villages.
  • Kim beazley has called for a vote to elect the federal australian labor party's leadership for monday. kevin rudd, opposition spokesperson on foreign affairs, will challenge him. julia gillard will challenge jenny macklin for the position of deputy leader.
  • Frank bainimarama, fiji's military commander, says that he plans to start a quotclean upampquot campaign for government now that the deadline has passed. laisenia qarase (prime minister of fiji) advised him that he was given a new deadline at noon monday.
  • The united states warns about a possible attack by al-qaeda to disrupt the stock exchange and other financial institutions through a cyber attack.
  • The wall street journal reported that kirk kerkorian, a billionaire, sold the last shares of general motors. kerkorian sold 14 million shares at $28.75 per share (or about $400 million), reducing his stake to 4.95%.
  • Qatari emir sheikh hamad bin khalifa al thani officially opens the 2006 asian games at the khalifa sports stadium, doha, qatar.
  • Felipe calderon is elected president of mexico.
  • The law on same-sex marriage comes into force in south africa, legaliszing same-sex marriage for the first time on the african continent.

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

Stock market quotes on December 01, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.78
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $91.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.23
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.09
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.90

Exchange Rates on December 01, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 115.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1447 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1931 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 153.95 JPY

December 01, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Beveren - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Stuttgart : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Essen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
  • Koblenz - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 3
  • Paderborn - Freiburg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Dijon : 3 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Amiens : 3 - 1
  • Creteil - Niort : 3 - 1
  • Gueugnon - Brest : 4 - 2
  • Istres - Libourne : 2 - 2
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December 01, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 04:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 2006.

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Who was born on December 01, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 18 days old,

or 907 weeks

or 6349 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 2006.

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

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

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

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

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December 01, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 2006:

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Abdelaziz al-Mahmoud

    Renowned Qatari poet.

  • Bruce Trigger

    Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist, and historian (d. 2006).

  • Iyozō Fujita
  • Theo Braun
  • Marina Rossanda
  • Robert N. Anthony
  • Iyozoh Fujita (藤田怡与蔵)
  • Claude Jade (Claude Jorré

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Netty Simons

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Megon Avery

    Megon Avery was a renowned British biographer whose works have been praised for their meticulous research and insightful portrayals of...

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

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December 01, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 2006:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wanna Love You
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Irreplaceable
  4. - My Love
  5. - Fergalicious

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Boogie 2nite
  4. - My Love
  5. - All Good Things (Come To An End)

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - We Fly High
  5. - Walk It Out

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 01, 2006 was Ser O Parecer by RBD, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

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

The Latin music chart on December 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ser O Parecer
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - A La Primera Persona
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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December 01, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood Diamond

Blood Diamond

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers

Country: United States of America

300

300

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

December 01, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

December 01, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rising Tide by Jeff Shaara

The Rising Tide

By:

Jeff Shaara, a modern master of historical novels, has created stunning depictions of the Civil War and Revolutionary War as well as World War I.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

H.R.H. by Danielle Steel

H.R.H.

By:

A young European princess shows that dignity, simplicity, and courage can prevail in a novel in which ancient traditions clash with modern reality.

You: On a Diet by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

You: On a Diet

By:

AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED TEAM OF DOCTORS CRACKS THE CODE ABOUT WAIST MANAGEMENT. For the first time ever in American history, scientists have discovered remarkable medical evidence regarding dieting.

Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

By:

IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with

December 01, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Broken Sword: The Angel of Death

Broken Sword: The Angel of Death

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: NA DreamCatcher Interactive

Contact

Contact

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Atlus; PAL Rising Star Games

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Championship Manager 2007

Championship Manager 2007

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Mac OS X

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Virtual Programming (Mac)

Crayon Shin-chan: Strongest Family in Kasukabe King Wii

Crayon Shin-chan: Strongest Family in Kasukabe King Wii

Platform: Wii

Publisher: JP Banpresto; SPA 505 Games

history

Who was the US President on December 01, 2006?

On December 01, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 2006?

On December 01, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 2006?

On December 01, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2006 calendar looked like.

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