Monday April 17, 2006: on this day

April 17, 2006 was the 107th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 2006, who was born and died on April 17, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2006?


April 17, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2006 can also be written as 4/17/2006 in the US and as 17/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

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April 17, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2006:

  • Sami hammad (a suicide bomber from palestine) detonates an explosive device at tel aviv, killing 11 and injuring 70.
  • The 12th day of a general strike in nepal, called by political parties against king gyanendra, begins. food shortages and price increases are triggering panic buying in certain areas. (bbc). a protester was shot and five others were injured in nijgadh 75 miles south from katmandu.
  • A 21-year old palestinian sami hammad, a suicide attacker, attacked the tel aviv's central bus station. he was located in the neveh sha'anan neighbourhood. the blast resulted in the deaths of eleven people and wounding to 70 others. the bombing was carried out by the palestinian islamic jihad. hamas spokesperson calls the attack "acts of self-defense."
  • A palestinian suicide bomber detonates an explosive device in a tel aviv restaurant, killing 11 people and injuring 70.

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April 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $66.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.76
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.77

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1463 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2793 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0185 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 144.33 JPY

April 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Bochum : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Brest : 5 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 2
  • Burnley - Crystal Palace : 0 - 0
  • Coventry - Leicester : 1 - 1
  • Crewe - Cardiff : 1 - 1
  • Derby - Hull : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Scarborough : 1 - 0
  • Aldershot - Grays : 0 - 3
  • Dag and Red - Canvey Island : 2 - 2
  • Forest Green - Exeter : 0 - 0
  • Gravesend - Woking : 2 - 0
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April 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 08:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 2006.

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Who was born on April 17, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years and 3 days old,

or 216 months and 3 days old,

or 939 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6578 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2006?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2006.

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April 17, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2006:

  • Henderson Forsythe

    American actor known for his role in the soap opera 'As the World Turns'.

  • Jean Bernard

    French physician and haematologist (b. 1907).

  • Scott Brazil

    American television director and producer.

  • Aleksandr Dolgušin
  • Janine Solane
  • Oleg Cassini
  • Lucia Bedarida Servadio
  • Price Brookfield
  • Arthur Hertzberg

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Axiel Márquez

    Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

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April 17, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2006:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2006:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - You're Beautiful youtube
  5. - Be Without You

April 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - So Sick youtube
  3. - No Tomorrow
  4. - One
  5. - Nature's Law

April 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  4. - Unpredictable
  5. - Temperature youtube

April 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Rompe
  5. - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi

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April 17, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

Mission: Impossible III

Mission: Impossible III

Release year: 2006

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

April 17, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

April 17, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 5th Horseman

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It's a race against the clock as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer, and Yuki Castellano (the newest member to the Women's Murder Club), lead an investigation into mysterious patient deaths. They also reveal the hospital administration that is determined to protect its …

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury

The Last Templar

By:

It has served us well, the myth of Christ. Pope Leo X (16th Century) In a hailof fire and flashing sword as Acre is slain by the West in 1291. The Last Templar opens. A young Templar knight and his …

Shiver by Lisa Jackson

Shiver

By:

The Crimes Are UnimaginableA serial killer has turned the Big Easy into his playground. There is no connection between the victims and their murders, and no motive or real clues.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

By:

Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

April 17, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Platform: Xbox, Windows

Publisher: Vivendi Games

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

Bratz Babyz

Bratz Babyz

Platform: PC Game Boy Advance

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

Air Assault Task Force

Air Assault Task Force

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Shrapnel Games

Anno 1701

Anno 1701

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy, city-Building Game

Publisher: Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2006?

On April 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2006?

On April 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2006?

On April 17, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 2006?

April 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 2006 calendar looked like.

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