Friday July 21, 2006: on this day

July 21, 2006 was the 202nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 21, 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 July 21, 2006, who was born and died on July 21, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Lord of War, directed by Andrew Niccol), TV series (e.g. Eureka) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 21, 2006?


July 21, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 202nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2006 can also be written as 7/21/2006 in the US and as 21/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 2006:

  • The supreme court of japan ruled that foreign governments can no longer be sued in japan.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from July 21, 2006
  • Israel sends thousands of troops, including reserves, to the lebanese border to help with fighting.
  • Condoleezza rice, secretary of state of the united states, will present a plan to resolve the crisis diplomatically and will visit the region next week.
  • The us, uk, and israel block the un-led request for a ceasefire. (the star), (news24), (reuters), (abcnews), (the independent).
  • While awaiting his trial for crimes against humanity in democratic kampuchea, ta mok, leader of the khmer rouge, dies in a military facility.
  • Cassini's spacecraft took photos of saturn's moon titan, which appear to show hydrocarbon lakes.
  • Charles taylor, former president of liberia is in the hague facing 11 charges of war crimes or crimes against humanity.
  • Iraq war:
  • Four u.s. soldiers are accused of killing suspected insurgents. they claim that they were ordered by officers to kill all males of military age.
  • Israel continues its military offensive in lebanon, and war planes continue to bomb more than 40 targets, mostly in the southern part of beirut.

July 21, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 21, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $59.82
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.61
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.49

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.18 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.138 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2362 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9803 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 147.49 JPY
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July 21, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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July 21, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 07:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Who was born on July 21, 2006?


Famous people born on July 21, 2006:

  • Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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July 21, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 7 months old,

or 211 months and 27 days old,

or 921 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6451 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2006?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 21, 2006.

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July 21, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 2006:

  • Ta Mok

    Leader of the cambodian khmer rouge (born 1926).

  • Mako Iwamatsu

    Japanese-american actor and singer (b. 1933).

  • Herbert ''Herbie'' Kalin

    American singer (the kalin twins), (born 1934).

  • Mako

    Japanese royalty, the first daughter of prince akishino and his wife, princess kiko, both 25.

  • Pierre Rey
  • Pons Saldaña
  • J. Madison Wright
  • Bob Mark
  • Aleksandr Petrenko
  • Raimondo Prinoth
  • Mako Iwamatsu (岩松 信)
  • Ta Mok (តាម៉ុក)

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

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July 21, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 2006:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Hips Don't Lie
  5. - It's Goin' Down

July 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

July 21, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Snap Yo Fingers
  3. - Torn
  4. - So What
  5. - Why You Wanna

July 21, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 21, 2006 was Angelito by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 21, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 21, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Angelito
  2. - Down
  3. - Hips Don't Lie
  4. - Caile
  5. - No, No, No

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July 21, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lord of War

Lord of War

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan

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

July 21, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

July 21, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Omnivore'S Dilemma by Michael Pollan

The Omnivore'S Dilemma

By:

One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of The YearWinner of James Beard AwardAuthor of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food & Food RulesToday, buffeted with one

Baby Proof by Emily Giffin

Baby Proof

By:

A novel about the question of true love.

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

By:

"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Beach Road

By:

Tom Dunleavy, Montauk lawyer, has a woefully limited client list. He barely keeps his paper clips in place for real estate closings. He knows he has the case of his life when he is asked to defend a local suspect …

Cover Of Night by Linda Howard

Cover Of Night

By:

Linda Howard, the bestselling author, is known for her riveting new novel that will set your heart racing.

July 21, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blast Factor

Blast Factor

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs

Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios (PC) Macsoft (Mac)

Barnyard

Barnyard

Platform: Game Boy Advance Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Nintendo GameCube Wii Xbox (cancelled)

Genre: Party, adventure

Publisher: THQ

Bookworm Adventures

Bookworm Adventures

Platform: Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Blood+

Blood+

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Horror, Adventure, Science fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Sony Entertainment

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Who was the US President on July 21, 2006?

On July 21, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 2006?

On July 21, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 2006?

On July 21, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 2006?

July 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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