Thursday February 23, 2006: on this day

February 23, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2006 can also be written as 2/23/2006 in the US and as 23/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on February 23, 2006:

• Uganda holds its first multiparty general election in 25 years.
• 47 factory workers are thrown off their buses and shot in nahrawan, baghdad.
• Overnight, baghdad was home to approximately 50 bullet-ridden bodies.
• Atwar bahjat, a reporter for al-arabiya tv, and her two colleagues are killed in samarra.
• Gunmen disguised as police rob basra jail of at least 11 people and then shoot them.
• One person is killed at a sunni mosque near baquba. a bomb that was directed at an iraqi army troop also kills 12 others.
• At approximately local time (0150 utc), a roof on a moscow market collapses under heavy snow, killing at least 49 people. this 1970s-built building was designed by the same architect who built the transvaal water park's roof, which collapsed in 2004, killing 28 people.
• At local time (feb.22 at 2219 utc), a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck southern mozambique. it was located 140 miles (230km) southwest of beira. the epicenter was near espungabera which is a small farming community in remote, sparsely populated areas near the border to zimbabwe. (usgs),
• Under a cairo suburb called ein shams, an ancient egyptian sun temple was discovered. it is located on the top of heliopolis, the ancient city.

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

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $71.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.70
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.05

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1525 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3087 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0455 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.6 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 01:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 2006

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Famous people born on February 23, 2006:

• Enes Sali

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

• Emily Blunt

  Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

• Aziz Ansari

  Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

• Patricia Richardson

  Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

• Karan Grover

  Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

• Andre Ward

  Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Diane Varsi

  American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

• Natalia Verbeke

  Argentinian actresses and singers.

• Josh Gad

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

• Samara Weaving

  Tv actress.

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You are 18 years 1 month old,

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or 947 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6631 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on February 23, 2006:

• Telmo Zarra

  Telmo Zarra was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward.

• Reinhart Koselleck

  Reinhart Koselleck was a German historian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of conceptual history.

• Benno Besson

  Swiss-german actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2006).

• Luna Leopold

  Renowned geologist known for his work in geomorphology and hydrology.

• Muhammad Shamsul Huq

  Bangladeshi academic and former minister of foreign affairs (b. 1912).

• Telmo Zarraonaindia

  Spanish footballer (born 1921).

• Andrea Spione
• Antonio Rodotà
• Frederick Busch
• Said Mohamed Djohar
• Andrejs Eglītis
• Atwar Bahjat
• Giuseppe Amici

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

• Stan Laurel

  Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

• Katherine Helmond

  Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

• Florence Rice

  Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

• Margalit Tzanani

  Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

• John Keats

  An english romantic poet.

• Nillie Melba

  Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Nachmen Simon

  Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

• James Herriot

  A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...

• Franciszek Starowieyski

  Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

• John Quincy Adams

  The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

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Holidays on February 23, 2006:

• Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
• Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
• Blessed odilia of Mombeek
• Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
• Brunei - National Day.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2006:

• Saint Milburga
• Saint Lazarus (d.867)

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
2. Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
3. The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
4. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
5. Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Rompe
2. Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
3. Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
4. Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
5. Wisin & Yandel - Rakata