Sunday September 17, 2006: on this day
September 17, 2006 was the 260th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is September 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 September 17, 2006, who was born and died on September 17, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 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 September 17th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 17, 2006?
- September 17, 2006: What happened on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 17, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 17, 2006?
- September 17, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- September 17, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 17, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 17, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on September 17, 2006?
What day of the week was September 17, 2006?
September 17, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 17, 2006 can also be written as 9/17/2006 in the US and as 17/9/2006 in UK and Europe.
September 17, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 17, 2006:
- Fourpeaked mountain, alaska, erupts. this marks the first eruption of the long-dormant volcano for at least 10,000 years.
- Five basketball players from duquesne university, pittsburgh, pennsylvania were shot after trying to calm a disturbed student at a student union dance. three of the five were taken to hospital, one in critical condition.
- Conservation international and the government in indonesia recently discovered a "lost world" of almost 60 species close to bird's head seascape, the coral triangle. these species include a ampquotwalking sharkampquot, 20 new coral species, 8 shrimp species and 24 new fish species, including one that can flashampquot colors.
- According to the associated press, bilal hussein is an ap photographer from iraq and has been held in a united states military jail for five months without any charges. ap claims that they tried to release hussein quietly but were unsuccessful and made it public.
- Gunmen in mogadishu kill a roman catholic nun and her bodyguard who was working as a nurse at sos children's villages.
- Pacific hurricane lane has been downgraded from a tropical storm.
- Five bomb explosions in hat yai, a southern thailand city, leave four people dead and 62 others injured.
- Amnesty international organizes a global day of action called the "international day for darfur". it features prayer vigils in 30 cities around the globe and demonstrations to raise awareness about the suffering of refugees and genocide victims in darfur.
- Germany won 4-3 over olympic champions australia to retain their world cup title in the 11th edition of field hockey world cup.
- Eva avila wins canadian idol's fourth season.
- The wb and upn networks have been shut down after 11 years of broadcasting. upn went quiet while the wb held a night of farewells.
- Pope benedict xvi says he is deeply sorry for the anger elicited by his comments. he also said that his remarks were based on a text that did not reflect his personal opinion.
- According to police, at least 21 people were killed when a truck bomb exploded in kirkuk, northern iraq. according to local police, the bomb went off near the offices of jalal talabani's patriotic union of kurdistan of jalal talabani president of iraq.
- Sweden's 2006 general election is to elect 349 members of the riksdag. on the same day, elections to the county and municipal councils take place. the voting period is from 08:00 to 20:00. cest (utc+2): sweden’s center-right opposition alliance alliance for sweden declared victory after almost complete official results showed that it narrowly defeated the governing swedish social democratic party. goran persson (prime minister of sweden) conceded defeat.
- After nearly all official election results were complete, sweden's center right opposition alliance alliance for sweden declared victory. it narrowly defeated the ruling swedish social democratic party. goran persson (prime minister of sweden) conceded defeat.
- An audio tape of a private speech by hungarian prime minister ferenc gyurcsány is leaked to the public, in which he confessed that his hungarian socialist party had lied to win the 2006 election, sparking widespread protests across the country.
September 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Ascoli - Messina : 1 - 1
- Catania - Atalanta : 0 - 0
- Empoli - Chievo : 1 - 1
- Lazio - Palermo : 1 - 2
- Livorno - Fiorentina : 1 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Gent - Waregem : 1 - 1
- Roeselare - Genk : 3 - 3
- Standard - FC Brussels : 2 - 1
- St Truiden - Club Brugge : 2 - 3
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 3 - 1
- Hertha - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Erzgebirge Aue - Greuther Furth : 0 - 3
- Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 3 - 3
- Koblenz - Burghausen : 1 - 2
- Munich 1860 - Freiburg : 1 - 1
- Paderborn - Offenbach : 2 - 1
September 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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September 17, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 17, 2006 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 05:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 2006.
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Get your map!Who was born on September 17, 2006?
Famous people born on September 17, 2006:
- India Tanovic
French-born daughter of danis tanovic, a noted director.
Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:
- John Ritter
American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.
- Jean-Claude Carrière
Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.
- Cassandra Peterson
Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.
- Phil Jackson
American basketball player, coach and star.
- Anne Bancroft
American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.
- Hank Williams
American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.
- Roddy McDowall
British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
- Bryan Singer
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Matthew Settle
American actor.
- Dinah Sheridan
British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.
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September 17, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 6 months old,
or 210 months and 12 days old,
or 914 weeks and 5 days old,
or 6403 days old,
if you were born on September 17, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 17, 2006?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 17, 2006.
September 17, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 17, 2006:
- Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford was an American actor known for his roles in Western films.
- Patricia Kennedy Lawford
- Nathaniel Lubell
- Leonella Sgorbati
- Kazuyuki Sogabe
- Nilton Pereira Mendes
- Hans Berglund
- Edward Re
- Aleksej Loktev
- George Heslop
What famous deaths happened on September 17th?
Famous deaths on September 17th:
- Spiro Agnew
American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.
- Patricia Phoenix
County galway, ireland -- actress.
- Red Skelton
American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
- Frankie Vaughan
English actor and singer (d. 1999).
- Jay Stewart
Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.
- Raden Adjeng Kartini
Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.
- Khalis Gibran
Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.
- Guila
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
- Shin Saimdang
Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.
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September 17, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 17, 2006:
- RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
- United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
- Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
- Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
- Angola - National Heroes' Day
Observances on September 17, 2006:
- World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
September 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 17, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 11th and September 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
September 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
- Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
- Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
September 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2006 was Pullin' Me Back by Chingy Featuring Tyrese, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It
September 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on September 17, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.
September 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on September 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 11th and September 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Mana - Labios Compartidos
- Paulina Rubio - Ni Una Sola Palabra
- Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam
September 17, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 17, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
September 17, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
September 17, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 17, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
September 17, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 17, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on September 17, 2006?
On September 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 2006?
On September 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on September 17, 2006?
On September 17, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about September 17th?
September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
- 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
- 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.
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 September 2006?
September 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.