Wednesday August 02, 2006: on this day

August 02, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2006 can also be written as 8/2/2006 in the US and as 2/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 02, 2006:

• Mel gibson was charged with misdemeanor drunken driver and other related offenses.
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
• Ehud olmert, the israeli prime minister, has stated that there will not be a ceasefire in lebanon unless an international force is stationed in the south.
• A missile made by syria lands in the vicinity of jenin on west bank, causing only minor damage. (haaretz), (ynet),
• A massive israeli operation is completed near baalbek.
• Israel will resume air strikes following a 48-hour partial suspension.
• U.s.new yorkport jefferson north country colorectal opens its doors for business for the first ever.
• Ayatollah ali khanei, iran's supreme leader, has called on the muslim world not to support israel or the us and condemned them for their involvement in the conflict in lebanon.
• One israeli civilian is killed, 16 are injured as more than 200 rockets are fired on northern israel each day. this is the highest daily number of rockets fired since the start of the conflict on 12/7. (ynet), (haaretz),
• North country colorectal, port jefferson, new york, opens its doors for business.

August 02, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.60
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.21

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1261 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2302 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9703 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.61 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:08 pm and setting at 11:53 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 02, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

• Dom DeLuise

  Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

• Carroll O'Connor

  Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

• Isabel Allende

  Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

• Muriel Robin

  She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

• Sam Worthington

  Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

• Kevin Smith

  Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

• Wes Craven

  American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

• James Baldwin

  American writer (born in 1924).

• Joanna Cassidy

  American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

• Myrna Loy

  American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 2nd

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 02, 2006?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2006.

Famous people died on August 02, 2006:

• Ken Hahn
• Kim McLagan
• Rolando Mignani
• Tranquillo Giustina
• Audrey Lindvall
• Luisel Ramos
• Johannes Willebrands
• Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont
• Max Havart

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

• Jean-Pierre Melville

  French filmmaker.

• David Huddleston

  American actor (b. 1930).

• Cathleen Nesbitt

  English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

• Josehua Bell

  Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

• Lexander Graham Bell

  Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

• Thomas Gainsborough

  Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.

• Sruly Halberstam

  Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

Holidays on August 02, 2006:

• St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
• St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
• St. Stephen
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
• Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
• Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
• Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
• Day of airborne forces in Russia

August 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 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