Wednesday August 23, 2006: on this day

August 23, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2006 can also be written as 8/23/2006 in the US and as 23/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2006:

• Natascha kampusch was abducted when she was 10 years old. she managed to escape her captor wolfgang priklopil after eight years in captivity.
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
• Ampquot. the united states claims that iran's proposal regarding its nuclear program to the united nations is not in line with the security council conditions.
• After a request by the pilot, northwest airlines flight 42 (amsterdam to mumbai) was escorted back to amsterdam by two dutch air force f-16s. twelve people were detained.
• Ramat rachel, israel is home to an ancient persian waterpipe system.
• The holy jihad brigades released a video that shows olaf wiig and steve centanni, kidnapped journalists, in good health. there were no armed men present. the hjb demands the united states release all quotmuslim prisonersampquot in 72 hours.
• After being held for eight years in a garage near vienna, natascha kampusch (18), was freed.
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict: amnesty international accuses israel war crimes. it claims that israel deliberately destroyed lebanon's civilian infrastructure in its recent war against hezbollah rebels. (guardian),(bbc news),
• Amnesty international charges israel with war crimes. it claims it violated international law by intentionally destroying the civilian infrastructure of lebanon during its recent war against hezbollah rebels. (guardian),(bbc news),
• Three bodies were found by the english channel on days following the disappearance of their yacht ouzo. officers from the marine accident investigation branch and police investigate the possibility that the ouzo was sink by a near-miss with the pride of bilbao, a p&o ferry.
• Natascha kampusch, who had been abducted at the age of ten, escapes from her captor wolfgang přiklopil, after eight years of captivity.

August 23, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.08
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.95

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1121 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2353 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9687 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.81 JPY

August 23, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Reading : 2 - 1
• Blackburn - Everton : 1 - 1
• Charlton - Man United : 0 - 3
• Fulham - Bolton : 1 - 1
• Man City - Portsmouth : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd 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 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 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 08:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2006

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Famous people born on August 23, 2006:

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months

or 921 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6453 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2006?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2006.

Famous people died on August 23, 2006:

• Marie Tharp

  Pioneering oceanographic cartographer who created the first comprehensive map of the Atlantic Ocean floor.

• Maynard Ferguson

  Canadian trumpet player and bandleader (big bop nouveau), (d. 2006).

• Emilio Legnani
• David Schnaufer
• Francisco Peralta y Ballabriga
• Lucio De Santis
• Pier Giorgio Gallotti
• Wolfgang Přiklopil
• Ignazio Manunza
• Ed e Lorraine Warren
• Ed Warren
• Park Yeonghan

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

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Holidays on August 23, 2006:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2006:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

August 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. 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 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
5. Sean Paul Featuring Keyshia Cole - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

August 23, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. 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. Don Omar - Angelito
5. Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol