Saturday December 23, 2006: on this day

December 23, 2006 was the 357th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 23, 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 December 23, 2006, who was born and died on December 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 2006?


December 23, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2006 can also be written as 12/23/2006 in the US and as 23/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2006:

  • Resolution 1737 of the un security council, unanimously adopted by all members, sanctions iran for its nuclear program.
  • According to the u.s. military, mullah akhtar mohammad obmani, a top taliban commander, was killed in an airstrike by the u.s. while he was traveling in a vehicle in a deserted area of helmand in southern afghanistan. taliban spokespersons deny that he is dead.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Chievo : 3 - 0
  • Catania - Sampdoria : 4 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Messina : 4 - 0
  • Inter - Atalanta : 2 - 1
  • Livorno - Torino : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Reims - Bastia : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - Le Mans : 1 - 0
  • Lille - Auxerre : 1 - 1
  • Lorient - Rennes : 0 - 0
  • Lyon - Monaco : 0 - 0
  • Nice - Lens : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Burnley - Derby : 0 - 0
  • Ipswich - Stoke : 0 - 1
  • Leeds - Hull : 0 - 0
  • Leicester - Cardiff : 0 - 0
  • Luton - Coventry : 3 - 1
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December 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 09:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Who was born on December 23, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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December 23, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 27 days old,

or 903 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6327 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 2006.

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

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

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

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

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December 23, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2006:

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Mariano Artigas

    Renowned philosopher of science known for his work on the relationship between science and religion.

  • Johnny Vincent

    English footballer (born 1947).

  • Timothy J. Tobias

    American pianist and composer (d. 2006).

  • Peter Grubb
  • Robert Stafford
  • Antonella Rendina
  • Robert Fabre

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Yussef Lateef

    Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

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December 23, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 2006:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Fergalicious
  4. - Smack That
  5. - My Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - Smack That
  4. - JCB Song
  5. - Hung Up

December 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - My Love
  3. - Promise
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - Shortie Like Mine

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2006 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Recuerdo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Ser O Parecer
  4. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  5. - Dime (Tell Me)

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December 23, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

December 23, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

December 23, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

By:

Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

Cross by James Patterson

Cross

By:

ALSO PUBLISHED UNDER ALEX CROSSAlex Cross was a rising star within the Washington, DC, Police Department, when an unknown gunman shot his wife, Maria, right in front of him.

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR John is an angry rebel who quit school to enlist in the Army. Not knowing what else to do, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams.

Lisey'S Story by Stephen King

Lisey'S Story

By:

The story of a widow of a writer who must confront her demons following the death of her husband is now available in paperback from Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror Stephen King.

First Impressions by Nora Roberts

First Impressions

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First ImpressionsVance Banning, a wealthy businessman, moves to rural Maryland after fleeing the rat race as well as the temptation of women who are interested in gold-digging. He pretends to be a carpenter who is out of work and wants …

December 23, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos Wars

Chaos Wars

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Idea Factory; NA O3 Entertainment

Classic British Motor Racing

Classic British Motor Racing

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, PC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Bold Games

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Platform: J2ME

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ Wireless

The Ant Bully

The Ant Bully

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Midway Games

Brothers in Arms: D-Day

Brothers in Arms: D-Day

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 2006?

On December 23, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2006?

On December 23, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 2006?

On December 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2006 calendar looked like.

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