Thursday October 19, 2006: on this day

October 19, 2006 was the 292nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 19, 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 19, 2006, who was born and died on October 19, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. Little Miss Sunshine, directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris), TV series (e.g. Simon Schama'S Power Of Art) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 2006?


October 19, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2006 can also be written as 10/19/2006 in the US and as 19/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 19, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 2006:

  • The dow jones industrial average closes at 12,011.73 on the 19th anniversary the 1987 stock market crash.
  • U.s. district judge royce lamberth ruled that mohammad munaf (a u.s. citizen) can be transferred to iraqi authorities so that he faces a death sentence for the kidnappings of three romanian journalists around baghdad in 2005.
  • Tan d. nguyen is a republican candidate in california's 47th congressional district. he denies authorizing a warning letter to hispanic immigrants about possible deportation or jail if they vote next year. this mailing prompted an investigation from the state government.
  • An uzbek military antonov an-2 aircraft crashes in uzbekistan near tashkent. all 15 passengers onboard were killed. according to the uzbek emergency ministry, the pilots lost control of their plane as they tried to land it.
  • Duke university scientists have developed a device made of metamaterials which makes it harder for objects to be detected at microwave frequencies.
  • As investors celebrate the latest round of corporate earnings, the dow jones industrial average index closed today at just over 12,000 points.
  • Jendayi frazer (u.s. assistant secretary for state for african affairs) accuses eritrea in somalia of arming the islamic courts union and attacking ethiopia.
  • According to a spokesperson for new york attorney general eliot spitzer, richard grasso, former chairman of the new york stock exchange, was ordered by a judge to repay a portion of his deferred pay package.
  • The united states rejected any proposal to ban space weapons and adopted a document.
  • Nissan motor co. recalls over 130,000 vehicles worldwide, including 80,000 in north america, because of an ignition key defect.
  • Tests of nuclear weapons in north korea, 2006:
  • According to chinese officials, tang jiaxuan, a former chinese foreign minister, met kim jong-il, north korea's reclusive leader. this comes amid rising tensions over north korea's nuclear test.
  • Ban ki-moon (south korean foreign minister) is also the incoming secretary-general of united nations. he warned that north korea's second nuclear test will have ampquotgrave consequences.
  • U.s. army major general william b. caldwell iv stated that operation together forward, the coalition operation against the insurgents in baghdad has not lived up to expectations.
  • Meles zenawi, ethiopia's prime minister, tells parliament that he sent military trainers to somalia to aid its struggling government but has not yet deployed a fighting force.
  • According to chinese officials, the former chinese foreign minister tang jiaxuan met north korea's reclusive leader kim jong-il in response to rising tensions over north korea's nuclear test. (bbc). south korean foreign minister ban ki-moon is also the incoming secretary-general of united nations. he warned that another nuclear test by north korea would have "grave consequences."

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October 19, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 19, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.84
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $79.26
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.35
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.45

Exchange Rates on October 19, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 118.22 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1282 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2575 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9082 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.23 JPY
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October 19, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

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 19, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 30 days old,

or 913 weeks

or 6391 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 2006?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 19, 2006.

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October 19, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 2006:

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • James Glennon

    American cinematographer (born 1942).

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

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October 19, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 2006:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. 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 19, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - S.E.X.
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - Ring The Alarm

October 19, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 19, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 19, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 19, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  2. - Pam Pam
  3. - Tengo Un Amor
  4. - Labios Compartidos
  5. - Quien Me Iba A Decir

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October 19, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Starring: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin

Country: United States of America

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

October 19, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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:

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

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

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 19, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rise And Shine by Anna Quindlen

Rise And Shine

By:

It's a novel by Anna Quindlen, the acclaimed author of Blessings, Black and Blue and One True Thing.

In The Line Of Fire by Pervez Musharraf

In The Line Of Fire

By:

Time magazine claims that Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is "the most dangerous job in the world." He was twice within inches of being assassinated.

Letter To A Christian Nation by Sam Harris

Letter To A Christian Nation

By:

"Thousands have written to me to inform me that they believe in God, but I am wrong." Christians are the most hostile.

Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans

Finding Noel

By:

This Christmas novel is heartwarming and inspiring, in the tradition of The Christmas Box and Grace and The Gift. The New York Times bestseller of The Christmas Box.

The Road by Cormac McCarth

The Road

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A father and son travel alone through America. Movie; Pulitzer; Oprah’s Book Club, March 2007.

October 19, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Championship Manager 2006

Championship Manager 2006

Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Artwork of the game released only in North America.

Artwork of the game released only in North America.

Platform: Microsoft Windows Online Game

Genre: Racing

Publisher: ValuSoft

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Barrow Hill

Barrow Hill

Platform: PC

Genre: First-person adventure

Publisher: Shadow Tor Studios Lighthouse Interactive Got Game Entertainment Akella

Assault Heroes

Assault Heroes

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA) Windows PlayStation 3 (PSN)

Genre: Top-down shooter

Publisher: Sierra Online, Konami (PSN)

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Who was the US President on October 19, 2006?

On October 19, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 2006?

On October 19, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 2006?

On October 19, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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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