Friday August 04, 2006: on this day
August 04, 2006 was the 216th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 04, 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 August 04, 2006, who was born and died on August 04, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 2006?
- August 04, 2006: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 04, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- August 04, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 2006?
- August 04, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 04, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 2006?
What day of the week was August 04, 2006?
August 04, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 2006 can also be written as 8/4/2006 in the US and as 4/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 2006:
- A massacre is committed by the sri lankan government forces. it kills 17 employees of the french ingo action against hunger, also known internationally as action contre la faim or acf.
- Online access to the domesday book, the 920 year-old census record for england under william, the conqueror. domesday book
- Viktor yanukovych was elected prime minister of ukraine.
- Vincent otti, second-in-command of lord's resistance army, declares an immediate unilateral ceasefire in the rebel group's twenty-year-old insurgency against uganda's government.
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
- Three hezbollah rockets were fired near hadera, israel. they are located 50 miles (80km) south of lebanon's border. this was the most extensive penetration of israel's soil to date.
- Senior iranian officials admit for the first time that tehran supplied long-range zelzal-2 rockets to hezbollah. these missiles can carry a 600-kg warhead and are capable of traveling an estimated 210km.
- Three israeli civilians were killed and 50 others are injured by 140 rockets that hit israeli towns. this brings the total number of arab israeli citizens who have been killed in the conflict to 10. (ynet), (haaretz),
- 2006 qaa airstrike - an israeli airstrike near lebanon's northern border with syria left at least 23 dead and 30 injured, according to officials from lebanon.
- Ayatollah jannati, the iranian council of guardians' head, stated that support for hizbollah was a duty.
- Somalia's transitional government appears to be on the brink of collapse, after 38 ministers and their assistants quit the country in protest at the failure of the government to reach a deal with supreme islamic courts council.
- Two men are being held in arizona by police. they are accused of murders and 35 attacks.
August 04, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 04, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.60
- Apple AAPL: opens at $67.05
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.40
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.91
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.65
Exchange Rates on August 04, 2006:
- 1 USD = 114.4 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1282 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2222 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.9743 CNY
- 1 EUR = 147.31 JPY
August 04, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Standard - Charleroi : 1 - 2
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Strasbourg : 1 - 0
- Bastia - Reims : 1 - 0
- Brest - Libourne : 2 - 2
- Chateauroux - Le Havre : 2 - 2
- Dijon - Caen : 0 - 2
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Nantes - Lyon : 1 - 3
Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)
- Ankaraspor - Galatasaray : 1 - 1
August 04, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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August 04, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 01:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.
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Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
- Barack Obama
American president elected in 2008.
- Meghan Markle
Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
- Dylan Sprouse
Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
- Cole Sprouse
Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
- Billy Bob Thornton
Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
- Dolores del Rio
Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
- Louis Armstrong
American jazz trumpeter.
- Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
- Marques Houston
Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
- Kishore Kumar
Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
August 04, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 25 days old,
or 921 weeks
or 6447 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2006?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2006.
August 04, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 2006:
- Elden Auker
Elden Auker was a journalist known for his contributions to sports reporting.
- John Locke
- Alberto Stefani
- Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann
- Toni Schneiders
- Julio Galán
- Carlos García
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
- Pearl White
Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
- Victor Mature
American actor.
- Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
- Mary Miles Minter
Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
- Briena Svedberg
Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.
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August 04, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 2006:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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:
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Cassie - Me & U
- The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
August 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 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 04, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 04, 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:
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
- Rihanna - Unfaithful
- Cascada - Everytime We Touch
- James Morrison - You Give Me Something
August 04, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 04, 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:
- Cassie - Me & U
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
August 04, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 04, 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:
- Mana - Labios Compartidos
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
August 04, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 04, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:
August 04, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 04, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 04, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 04, 2006?
On August 04, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2006?
On August 04, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 2006?
On August 04, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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 August 2006?
August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.