Friday June 23, 2006: on this day

June 23, 2006 was the 174th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 23, 2006, who was born and died on June 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hips Don't Lie by Shakira), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Drop Dead Gorgeous) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 23, 2006?


June 23, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2006 can also be written as 6/23/2006 in the US and as 23/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

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June 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 2006:

  • Seven men were arrested by the federal bureau of investigation in miami, florida. they are accused of plotting to bomb the sears tower, as well as other attacks in miami.
  • Human rights watch estimates that hundreds of civilians from eastern chad were killed by ufdc and sudanese janjaweed in the last week. hrw accuses the government of sudan of using child soldier. peter takirambudde, director of hrw africa, refers to the attacks in the following way: "ampquothavoc" and that civilians are trapped between the violence in darfur and chad’s spiral downward into chaos.
  • Air force lieutenant general henry a. obering iii, director of the united states missile defense agency stated that he was ampquotvery confidentampquot that any north korean missile heading towards the united states would be destroyed mid flight by interceptor missiles, if the president approves.
  • U.s. president george w. bush issued an executive order declaring that he will limit the taking of private property by federal government and that it must benefit the general public, not just for the economic interest of private land...
  • After missing one meal at his prison, saddam hussein ended a short hunger strike. this was in protest at the murder of one of his lawyers.
  • According to reports, a united states warship has shot down a missile from the pacific as part of a test of their sea-based missile defense system.
  • Harriet, a galapagos tortoise died at the age of 176. harriet was one the oldest known animals of the world.
  • Norman mineta resigns as secretary of transportation for the united states effective july 7, 2006.
  • The new york times publishes a major story about the terrorist finance tracking program. this secret cia surveillance of private international banking for the past five years via the society for worldwide interbank financial telecommunications (swift), is rejected by the government.
  • Kazimierz marcinkiewicz, prime minister of poland, announced the dismissal zyta glowska (deputy prime minister and minister for finance). her successor was appointed by pawel wojciechowski, the pm's advisor. kazimierz marcinkiewicz stated that gilowska's policies will be maintained.
  • Aaron spelling, actor, singer, dancer and television producer, has died at the age of 83 from complications following a stroke five days earlier, on june 18, 2006. a private funeral was held several days later.

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

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $59.72
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.18
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.15

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.55 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1234 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2485 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9998 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 145.79 JPY
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June 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 08:12 pm.

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

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Who was born on June 23, 2006?


Famous people born on June 23, 2006:

  • Eli Junior Kroupi
  • Lee Chae-mi

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

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


You are 17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 5 days old,

or 926 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6488 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 2006.

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

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 23, 2006:

  • Luke Graham

    American wrestler (born 1940).

  • Aaron Spelling

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter, founded spelling television (b. 1923).

  • José María Martín
  • Mario Vincenzo Di Gioia
  • Silvana Mauri

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Andros Papandreou

    Former Prime Minister of Greece.

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


Holidays on June 23, 2006:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 2006:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 2006:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Promiscuous
  3. - It's Goin' Down
  4. - Ridin'
  5. - Bad Day youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  2. - Maneater
  3. - From Paris To Berlin
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Who Knew

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Torn
  3. - Enough Cryin
  4. - Snap Yo Fingers
  5. - So What

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

The Latin music chart on June 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Down
  3. - Caile
  4. - Angelito
  5. - Machucando

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

The most popular movies on June 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

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

Release year: 2006

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

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

Kyle XY

Kyle XY

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

Blade: The Series

Blade: The Series

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

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

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

Terrorist by John Updike

Terrorist

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Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy is the terrorist in John Updike's title. He is an 18-year-old boy whose father disappeared when he was just three years old.

Digging To America by Anne Tyler

Digging To America

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Anne Tyler's most rich, deeply-searching novel. It is a story about American life and Maryam Yazdan, an Iranian-born woman who must come home after 35 years.

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings by Tyler Perry

Don'T Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

By:

You can count on "Madea Mabel Simmons," star of the hit series Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion, to tell you one thing.

Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen

Killer Dreams

By:

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Countdown returns with a thrilling suspense thriller featuring a mother-son team against a murderer who is the stuff of nightmares.

The Hard Way by Lee Child

The Hard Way

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Jack Reacher was all alone. He enjoyed the electric New York City night and watching a man drive a Mercedes parked in the street.

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

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

Birth of America

Birth of America

Platform: Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: AGEOD

Buku Sudoku

Buku Sudoku

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Merscom

Asphalt 3: Street Rules

Asphalt 3: Street Rules

Platform: Mobile phone (Java ME), N-Gage 2.0

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

AFL Premiership 2006

AFL Premiership 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: SCEE

Curious George

Curious George

Platform: Xbox Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Namco Vivendi Games

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Who was the US President on June 23, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 23, 2006?

On June 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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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 June 2006?

June 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 2006 calendar looked like.

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