Thursday March 23, 2006: on this day

March 23, 2006 was the 82nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 23, 2006, who was born and died on March 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. So Sick by Ne-Yo), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 23, 2006?


March 23, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 2006 can also be written as 3/23/2006 in the US and as 23/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

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March 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 23, 2006:

  • Xbox 360 was launched in australia and new zealand.
  • During protests against the contrat première embauche law, which prime minister dominique de villepin had agreed with unions, french youth set fire to cars in paris and loot shops.
  • Adwaitya, an old tortoise once belonging to lord clive of british colonial britain in the 18th century, has died at 250 years in calcutta zoo.
  • Cameroon: more than 100 people are killed when their boat capssizes.
  • British embassy in baghdad confirmed the rescue of three christian peacemaker hostages, held in iraq for almost four months. they were briton norman kember and canadians harmeet sing sooden and james loney. they were released during a british-led multinational military operation that involved american, british and canadian forces as well as iraqi forces. (channel 4 news), (bbc),

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

Stock market quotes on March 23, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $61.69
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.23

Exchange Rates on March 23, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.88 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1645 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3171 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0271 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 141.08 JPY

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

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Sevilla : 0 - 1
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March 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 23, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 12:19 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 23, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on March 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 23rd:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Kangana Ranaut
    Kangana Ranaut

    Kangana ranaut is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being a vocal advocate for women's rights and empowerment.

  • Kyrie Irving
    Kyrie Irving

    Kyrie irving is a professional basketball player known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and clutch performances in big games.

  • Pierre Palmade
    Pierre Palmade

    French comedian, actor and humorist.

  • Chaka Khan
    Chaka Khan

    American black singer and songwriter who is well-known in the world of black music.

  • Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan

    Michelle monaghan is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as mission: impossible iii, gone baby gone, and source...

  • Keri Russell
    Keri Russell

    Keri russell is an american actress known for her role as felicity porter in the tv series felicity and for her performance in the spy...

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • Richard Grieco
    Richard Grieco

    American model actor and producer.

  • Corinne Cléry
    Corinne Cléry

    Corinne piccolo, french actress and model.

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


You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 3 days old,

or 944 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6609 days old,

if you were born on March 23, 2006.

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 March 23, 2006?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 23, 2006:

  • Desmund Doss

    American combat medic who was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.

  • Cindy Walker

    American singer, songwriter, and dancer (born 1918).

  • David B. Bleak

    American sergeant, medal of honor recipient (b. 1932).

  • Antonina Ivanova
  • Noël Josèphe
  • Feodora Schenk
  • Jean Desclaux
  • Eloy de la Iglesia
  • Sarah Caldwell
  • Milan Damjanović

What famous deaths happened on March 23rd?

Famous deaths on March 23rd:

  • Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor

    British-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • George Segal
    George Segal

    American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

  • Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre

    Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director.

  • Ken Howard
    Ken Howard

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • Denise DuBarry
    Denise DuBarry

    Denise DuBarry was an American actress known for her roles in 'Being There' and 'Black Sheep Squadron.

  • Delores Taylor
    Delores Taylor

    Delores Taylor was an actress known for her role in the Billy Jack film series.

  • Mona Maris
    Mona Maris

    Actress (camila berlin correspondent), is killed at 88.

  • Patricia Roberts Harris

    First African American woman to serve in the U.S.

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


Holidays on March 23, 2006:

  • Roman Empire - Tubilustrium was held in honor of Mars.
  • Ancient Latvia - Lieldienas held in honor of Mara and other pagan goddesses.
  • Pakistan - National Day (Republic Day).
  • Roman Empire - The fifth and final day of Quinquatria, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 23, 2006:

  • World Meteorological Day

Saints celebrated on March 23, 2006:

  • Saint Rebecca (d.1914)
  • Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo (died 1606)
  • Saint Ethelwald
  • Saint Victorian
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March 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 2006 was So Sick by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

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

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

  1. - So Sick youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - You're Beautiful youtube
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - Bad Day youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

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

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

  1. - It's Chico Time
  2. - No Tomorrow
  3. - Put Your Records On
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Beep

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

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

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

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

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
  3. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  4. - Unpredictable
  5. - So Sick youtube

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

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

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

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

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Noche De Sexo
  5. - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi

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

The most popular movies on March 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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

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

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

The Rebels Of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd

The Rebels Of Ireland

By:

The bestselling author of historical fiction and the reigning champion of grand historical fiction has returned with the thrilling conclusion to his Dublin Saga. The Princes of Ireland is the first volume of Edward Rutherfurd’s epic, magisterial, and illuminating account …

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Team Of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Team Of Rivals

By:

Lincoln Prize Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin, a renowned historian, illuminates Lincoln's political genius through this original work. The one-term congressman and prairie attorney rises from obscurity in order to triumph.

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd

The Mermaid Chair

By:

The second New York Times bestseller by the author of The Secret Life of Bees, and The Invention of Wings, is a stunning and mysterious chair that has been intricately carved with mermaids. It is located in the Benedictine monastery …

The House by Danielle Steel

The House

By:

Danielle Steel's 66th bestseller is set in the backdrop of a magnificent old home. It's the story of a young girl's dream and an old man's gift. And the surprise that lies behind every closed door .....

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

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

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle game Traditional game

Publisher: DSI Games

Championship Manager 2006

Championship Manager 2006

Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures

Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Driving

Publisher: THQ

Caesar IV

Caesar IV

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City-building

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Cartoon Network Racing

Cartoon Network Racing

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: The Game Factory

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Who was the US President on March 23, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 23, 2006?

On March 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces the capture of isil's last territory in syria.
  • 2018 - Aftermath from the 2017 parsons green bombing: ahmed hassan mohammed ali, a terrorist convict, is being held for life in london on one count each of attempted murder and causing an explosive with intent to endanger lives. before he can be paroled, he will need to serve 34 years.
  • 2017 -

Find out more about March 23rd

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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 March 2006?

March 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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