Tuesday December 05, 2006: on this day

December 05, 2006 was the 339th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 05, 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 05, 2006, who was born and died on December 05, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wanna Love You by Akon), movies (e.g. The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese), 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 5th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 2006?


December 05, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 339th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 2006 can also be written as 12/5/2006 in the US and as 5/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 05, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 2006:

  • Fiji's government is overthrown by commodore frank bainimarama.
  • Yury chaika is the russian prosecutor general. he stated that russia would not extradite anyone in connection to the radioactive poisoning death alexander litvinenko.
  • The united states senate committee on armed services unanimously approved robert gates' nomination to become the next secretary of defense.
  • A majority of a fifteen-judge panel at the united states court of appeals for ninth circuit rules kamehameha schools may favor native hawaiians when it comes to admissions.
  • A ''e. more than 12 people have been sickened by e.coli bacteria on long island. this includes several long islanders who ate at taco bell. officials have ordered that eight taco bell restaurants close.
  • Laisenia qarase, fiji's prime minister, warns fiji that there is a threat of a coup. he says troops are reportedly surrounding his compound. later, frank bainimarama, fiji's military commander, confirmed that the military is in control. alexander downer, the australian foreign minister warned that fiji will be subject to international sanctions.
  • Early election results suggest that marc ravalomanana is likely to be re-elected as president of madagascar.
  • France 24 is a 24-hour news channel that the french government has launched.
  • Former president of mozambique joaquim chissano is appointed by u.n secretary-general kofi ann to be the new united nations-envoy for negotiations between the government of uganda (a rebel paramilitary organization) and the lord's resistance army (a government-controlled paramilitary group).
  • Vladimir kramnik, the world chess champion, loses his final game. he also lost a match against fritz-10, a computer program. final score: 2-4
  • German painter tomma abts is awarded the 2006 turner prize.
  • Commodore frank bainimarama overthrows the government in fiji.

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December 05, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 05, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $91.66
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.39
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.60

Exchange Rates on December 05, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 114.88 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1423 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1921 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8235 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 152.99 JPY

December 05, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Forfar - Stirling : 0 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Cheltenham : 2 - 1
  • Bournemouth - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 0
  • Brentford - Doncaster : 0 - 4
  • Brighton - Swansea : 3 - 2
  • Bristol City - Carlisle : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnet - Grimsby : 0 - 1
  • Bury - Walsall : 1 - 2
  • Chester - Boston : 3 - 1
  • Hereford - Peterboro : 0 - 0
  • Lincoln - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Charlton - Blackburn : 1 - 0
  • Tottenham - Middlesbrough : 2 - 1
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December 05, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th 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 05, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 05, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 09:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Who was born on December 05, 2006?


Famous people born on December 05, 2006:

  • Ava Kolker

    Tv actress.

  • Silia Kapsis
  • Audrey Kwon
  • Knut

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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December 05, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 19 days old,

or 907 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6350 days old,

if you were born on December 05, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 2006?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 05, 2006.

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December 05, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 2006:

  • David Bronstein

    Ukrainian-belarusian chess player and theoretician (b. 1924).

  • Dagmar Cronstedt
  • Gernot Jurtin
  • Víctor Mario Pérez
  • Michael Gilden

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...

  • Lennex Mandela

    Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

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December 05, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 2006:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 2006:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wanna Love You
  2. - Irreplaceable
  3. - Smack That
  4. - My Love
  5. - How To Save A Life

December 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. 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 05, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. 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 05, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 2006 was Ser O Parecer by RBD, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 05, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ser O Parecer
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Quien Me Iba A Decir

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December 05, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Departed

The Departed

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg

Country: United States of America

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabriele Muccino

Starring: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe

Country: United States of America

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Young

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

December 05, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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 05, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

State Of Denial by Bob Woodward

State Of Denial

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"Insurgents or terrorists have the ability to sustain or even increase violence in the coming year."

Wild Fire by Nelson Demille

Wild Fire

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Nelson DeMille, a true master, is a true master." The #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown. Welcome to the Custer Hills Club, an informal men's club that meets in an Adirondack hunting …

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

By:

A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

By:

Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

December 05, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Starfish SD UFO Interactive 505 Games Tommo Inc.

AND 1 Streetball

AND 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile phone

Genre: Sports, Basketball

Publisher: Ubisoft

The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Adventure, puzzle

Publisher: 2K Games

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: 11 RTS games, 1 FPS game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

Platform: PlayStation 2 Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS GameCube Wii

Genre: Platformer, Action-Adventure Game, Racing Game, Rail Shooter

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on December 05, 2006?

On December 05, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 2006?

On December 05, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 2006?

On December 05, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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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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