Wednesday July 05, 2006: on this day

July 05, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 186th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 2006 can also be written as 7/5/2006 in the US and as 5/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on July 05, 2006:

• North korea has launched at least two nodong-2 short-range missiles, one scu missile and one taepodong-2 long-range missile.
• Three members of the tongan royal household are killed in an accident in menlo park in california.
• China and russia resist the united states' and japan's attempts to bring sanctions to north korea for its missile testing.
• Futures on light sweet crude closed at an all time high of $75.19/barrel. in new york, the intraday high was $75.40/barrel. analysts have downplayed north korea's missile launch.
• Kenneth lay, a former executive at enron, has died from a heart attack. he was 64 years old.
• North korea's state-run broadcaster says that the united states can provoke his country.
• New jersey casinos have been shut down for the first-ever time in their history. the state's budget was still undecided, so the closure of all state offices including regulators for casinos, began at 8 am local time, 1200 gmt.
• Conflict between israel and palestine (operation summer rains).
• Israel's prime minister gave permission to the idf to increase its offensive in gaza strip against hamas-controlled palestinian authorities, in order to liberate gilad shalit, the kidnapped soldier.
• According to reports, corporal gilad shalit is living off food he had saved in advance so that they wouldn't be caught out again, as well as seven militants.
• North korea launches its 7th missile despite condemnation for earlier tests. one of the missiles was seen landing "near russian territory". japan has warned of economic sanctions against russia and the u.n. security council has called for an emergency meeting on wednesday. (washington post),
• On his way to central israel, a suicide bomber from palestine is taken into custody in the west bank
• North korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range taepodong-2. the long-range taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the sea of japan.

July 05, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on July 05, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $57.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.00

Exchange Rates on July 05, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.113 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2322 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9955 CNY
• 1 EUR = 147.13 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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July 05, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 01:26 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on July 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 5th:

• Eva Green

  She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers.

• Katherine Helmond

  Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

• Edie Falco

  Edie falco is an american actress best known for her roles as carmela soprano in the sopranos and nurse jackie peyton in nurse jackie.

• Huey Lewis

  American singer (and the news).

• Geneviève Grad

  Geneviève grad is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films of the 1960s and 1970s.

• Shirley Knight

  American actress (b. 1936).

• Brooke Hayward

  American actress and model, who is also a stage actress.

• Michael Stuhlbarg

  Movie actor.

• Gilles Lellouche

  Gilles lellouche is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as 'little white lies' and 'point blank'.

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 5th

You are 17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 3 days old,

or 931 weeks

or 6517 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 5th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on July 05, 2006:

• Kenneth Lay

  Founder and CEO of Enron, a company involved in one of the biggest corporate scandals in history.

• Thirunalloor Karunakaran

  Indian scholar and poet (d. 2006).

• Amzie Strickland

  American actress (b. 1919).

• Gert Fredriksson

  Sweden -- 1k kayak (1948, 52 and 56 olympics - gold medalist).

• Gianmario Roveraro
• Hugh Stubbins
• Juan Pablo Rebella
• Gabrielle Gourdeau

What famous deaths happened on July 5th?

Famous deaths on July 5th:

• Raffaella Carrà

  Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

• Katy Jurado

  Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

• Kerwin Mathews

  Kerwin Mathews was an American actor known for his role in the film 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'.

• Carole Landis

  Carole Landis was an American actress and singer known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s.

• Karin Swanström

  Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

• Amaliya Maksimova

  Acclaimed ballerina known for her grace and talent.

• Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

  Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a renowned Malayalam writer and social reformer known for his unique style of writing and portrayal of human...

• Dorothia Jordan

  Renowned English actress and mistress of King William IV.

• Shizuo Yasuda

  Renowned Japanese novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 5th

Holidays on July 05, 2006:

• Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (1266).
• Venezuela: Independence Day (1811).
• Algeria: Independence Day (1962).
• Cape Verde: Independence Day (1975).
• Church of the SubGenius: X-Day (1998).
• Armenia: Constitution Day (1995)
• Czech Republic and Slovakia: Arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia (around 863).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
3. Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
4. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
5. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons

July 05, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. LeToya - Torn
3. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin

July 05, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 05, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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