Wednesday August 09, 2006: on this day

August 09, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2006 can also be written as 8/9/2006 in the US and as 9/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 09, 2006:

• Venezuela's opposition has chosen manuel rosales (gouvernor of zulia state) as its unity candidate in the december presidential election.
• The partial recount of votes for the 2006 disputed presidential election in mexico begins on july 2. this is amid protests over alleged electoral irregularities. (cbc),
• As part of the dakar agreement, chad and sudan resume diplomatic relationships. in front of cheering crowds in n'djamena, the heads of state from chad, sudan and libya embrace.
• Due to high levels of pesticide residue found in water, kerala in india has banned the manufacture and sale of soft drinks manufactured by pepsico or the coca-cola company.
• Severe tropical storm bopha, which has already killed two people in the philippines makes landfall in taiwan. typhoon saomai, tropical storm maria and tropical storm maria are also possible to hit the chinese mainland and japan.
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
• Officials from the israeli arab community reject hassan nasrallah’s request to evacuate haifa, and argue against attacks on civilians.
• Dr. jakob kellenberger (president of the international red cross) is hit with rockets while on a visit in nahariya, israel.
• Hassan nasrallah, secretary general of hezbollah, stated that the united states has imposed israeli demands through the united nations resolution draft. he supports a lebanese military deployment to south lebanon. he also vowed for south lebanon to become a ampquotgraveyardampquot for invading israeli troops.
• Missiles made by syria are found in the west bank and near haifa.
• Ehud olmert, the spokesperson for the israeli prime minister, says that bbc is "the only english-speaking international news outlet that is downright hostile towards israel at every level." the bbc responded by saying that it was committed to providing independent reporting and analysis from all perspectives to a story so that our viewers can understand what's happening around the globe.
• Officials from both the palestinian authority and lebanese claim that israeli gunboats attacked lebanon's largest refugee camp for palestinians, near sidon.
• At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the united kingdom. the arrests are made in london, birmingham, and high wycombe in an overnight operation.

August 09, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 09, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $65.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.48
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.75

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1197 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2259 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9745 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.32 JPY

August 09, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Southampton - Coventry : 2 - 0
• Sunderland - Birmingham : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Carlisle : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Boston - Peterboro : 0 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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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 09, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 07:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 2006

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Famous people born on August 09, 2006:

• Bilaal Rajan

  Young Canadian artist known for his intricate drawings and paintings.

• Hunter In The Gym

  Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

• Mahesh Babu

  Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.

• Gillian Anderson

  American actress.

• Whitney Houston

  American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

• Melanie Griffith

  American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

• Anna Kendrick

  Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

• Audrey Tautou

  French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

• Sam Elliott

  Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

• Bill Skarsgård

  Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

• Adelaide Kane

  Tv actress.

• Nikki Ziering

  American actress and model.

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You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 16 days old,

or 924 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6469 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2006?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2006.

Famous people died on August 09, 2006:

• James Van Allen

  American physicist who discovered van allen radiation belts.

• Van Allen

  Known for the Van Allen radiation belts surrounding Earth.

• Philip E. High

  English author (b. 1914).

• Melissa Hayden
• Gianfranco Bellini
• Diana Bandini Rogliani
• Mario Baldini
• Carla Cipriani
• Jenny Gröllmann
• Günter Busch
• Miguel Díaz
• Anga Díaz
• Alberto Wagner de Reyna

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

• Sharon Tate

  American actress, model and sex symbol.

• Gregory Hines

  Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

• Bernie Mac

  American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

• Frank Gifford

  American sportscaster.

• Al Freeman

  Jr.

• Anton Walbrook

  Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

• Mahmoud Darwish

  Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

• Mouhamad Darwish

  Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

• Chayim Soutine

  Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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Holidays on August 09, 2006:

• St. Nathy (or David)
• Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
• St. Fedlimid/Felimy
• St. Romanus Ostiarius
• St. Edith Stein
• Singapore: National Day
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 2006:

• International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

August 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
2. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. Beyonce - Deja Vu

August 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. 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 09, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
5. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back

August 09, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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