Sunday October 08, 2006: on this day

October 08, 2006 was the 281st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 2006, who was born and died on October 08, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), 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 October 8th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2006?


October 08, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 281st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2006 can also be written as 10/8/2006 in the US and as 8/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 08, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2006:

  • The results of the belgian municipal election show that the liberals suffered losses and the conservatives and nationalists gained.
  • Iraq's environmental secretary claims 11 officers died from food poisoning in their wasit province. although no officers have been reported to have died, the governor of wasit province says that many are still in critical condition. it is not clear if the poisonings were deliberate.

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October 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Almeria : 1 - 0
  • Albacete - Murcia : 0 - 0
  • Ciudad de Murcia - Malaga : 2 - 0
  • Hercules - Cadiz : 0 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Real Madrid B : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Tamworth - Stafford Rangers : 0 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Blackpool : 0 - 3
  • Port Vale - Rotherham : 1 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Grimsby - Hereford : 2 - 1
zodiac

October 08, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 10:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was born on October 08, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • 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...

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October 08, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 20 days old,

or 911 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6381 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2006?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2006.

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October 08, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 2006:

  • Mark Porter

    New zealand race car driver (b. 1974).

  • Michel Roques

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 2006:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2006:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SexyBack youtube
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - How To Save A Life
  4. - London Bridge youtube
  5. - Lips Of An Angel

October 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

October 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2006 was Call On Me by Janet & Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Pullin' Me Back
  4. - Say Goodbye
  5. - S.E.X.

October 08, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  2. - Labios Compartidos
  3. - Pam Pam
  4. - Tengo Un Amor
  5. - Mas Alla Del Sol

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October 08, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

Release year: 2006

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

30 Rock

30 Rock

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 08, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hubris by Michael Isikoff and David Corn

Hubris

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The REAL STORY BEHIND IRAQ'S INVASION Now a MSNBC Documentary hosted by Rachel Maddow. Filled with news-making revelations that made the MSNBC Documentary a New York Times Bestseller, Hubris takes us behind it

The Afghan by Frederick Forsyth

The Afghan

By:

British and American intelligence find an al Qaeda operation underway, so they enlist Colonel Mike Martin as an undercover imposter to pretend to be Izmat Khan.

The Confession by James E. McGreevey

The Confession

By:

Governor James E. McGreevey, New Jersey, made history in August 2004 when he stood before microphones and declared, "My truth is that... I am gay American" and then announced his resignation.

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner

The Guy Not Taken

By:

Jennifer Weiner's talents shine like never before in this collection, which follows the tender and sometimes hilarious progress of love over the course of a lifetime.

Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan

Dark Celebration

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Christine Feehan's erotically charged Carpathian stories have captivated a lot of people. They love her seductive world and the memorable characters-both human and animal.

October 08, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Athena: Full Throttle

Athena: Full Throttle

Platform: i-mode on FOMA90x platform

Genre: Platform

Publisher: SNK Playmore

Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle

Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle

Platform: Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS

Genre: Side-scroller

Publisher: THQ

American Dragon: Jake Long – Attack of the Dark Dragon

American Dragon: Jake Long – Attack of the Dark Dragon

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

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

Pac-Man World Rally

Pac-Man World Rally

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable GameCube Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2006?

On October 08, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2006?

On October 08, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2006?

On October 08, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2006 calendar looked like.

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