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June 24, 2006 was the 175th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 24, 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 24, 2006, who was born and died on June 24, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 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 24th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 24, 2006?
- June 24, 2006: What happened on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 24, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 24, 2006?
- June 24, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 24, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- June 24, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 24, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 24, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on June 24, 2006?
What day of the week was June 24, 2006?
June 24, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 24, 2006 can also be written as 6/24/2006 in the US and as 24/6/2006 in UK and Europe.
June 24, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 24, 2006:
- After a brawl between england supporters in stuttgart and germany supporters, 378 germans were arrested. around 60,000 england supporters were present in stuttgart to watch sunday's world cup 2nd round match with ecuador.
- Andres soliz rada, the current bolivian minister for hydrocarbons, asks the chief prosecutor of bolivia to bring charges against former enron directors for bolivia peter e. weidler and victor hugo cardenas.
- President gloria macapagal arroyo of the philippines signs a law to repeal the death penalty.
- Vietnam's president tran duc luong and prime minister phan van khi, as well as the chairman of assembly nguyen van an, have resigned due to old age.
- Israel captures two palestinian civilian brothers in gaza in an overnight raid. this is part of the muamar family incident.
June 24, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 24th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 24, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 24, 2006 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 09:08 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 24, 2006?
Famous people born on June 24, 2006:
- Risa Ueno
Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:
![Mick Fleetwood]()
Mick FleetwoodMick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.
![Mindy Kaling]()
Mindy KalingAmerican comedian, writer, producer, and actress.
![Minka Kelly]()
Minka KellyMinka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.
![Nancy Allen]()
Nancy AllenNancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.
![Joe Penny]()
Joe PennyBritish-american tv and film actor.
![Michele Lee]()
Michele LeeAmerican actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.
![Peter Weller]()
Peter WellerAmerican actor.
![Iain Glen]()
Iain GlenScottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...
![Carla Gallo]()
Carla GalloAmerican actress.
June 24, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 10 months old,
or 214 months
or 930 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6514 days old,
if you were born on June 24, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 2006?
There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 24, 2006.
June 24, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 24, 2006:
- Bearl Deen
Bearl Deen was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
- Carlo Luciano Alessio
- Heinz-Günther Lehmann
- Édouard Landrain
- Joaquim Jordà
What famous deaths happened on June 24th?
Famous deaths on June 24th:
![Eli Wallach]()
Eli WallachAmerican actor, tv and stage actor.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Brian Keith]()
Brian KeithAmerican actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...
![Paul Winchell]()
Paul WinchellAmerican actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).
![Hibari Misora]()
Hibari MisoraJapanese actress and singer (born 1937).
- Kabir
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.
- Alveria Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.
- Azarria Pitts
Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.
- Xaivier Herbert
Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 24th
June 24, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 24, 2006:
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
- Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
- Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
- Quarter days in England
- Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
- FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
- Day of Indian in Peru
- Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
- St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
- Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru
Observances on June 24, 2006:
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 24, 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 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 24, 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:
- Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
June 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 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 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 24, 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:
- Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
- Nelly Furtado - Maneater
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Pink - Who Knew
June 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 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 24, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 24, 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:
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- LeToya - Torn
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
- Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
- Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
June 24, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 24, 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 24, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 24, 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:
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Daddy Yankee - Machucando
June 24, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 24, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: David Frankel
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt
Country: United States of America
June 24, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 24, 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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Philip Alderton
Orange Roughies
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Chris Bailey
Eine Liebe am Gardasee
Release year: 2006
Kyle XY
Release year: 2006
Country: United States of America
Blade: The Series
Release year: 2006
Country: United States of America
June 24, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 24, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dispatches From The Edge
By: Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper has witnessed more conflict and chaos around the globe than anyone. His groundbreaking reporting on CNN has revolutionized the way we view the news.
The Saboteurs
By: W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV
Griffin fans waited for years for his rousing stories about the OSS to return, and now they have it. William E. Griffin is helping and assisting them.
The Foreign Correspondent
By: Alan Furst
The New York Times describes Alan Furst as America's most important spy novelist. This epic tale of love, country love and freedom is the story of an enigmatic secret love.
Dead Watch
By: John Sandford
The #1 New York Times bestseller of Lucas Davenport novels is "a page-turner [and] a new hero" (Minneapolis Star Tribune).
The Cold Moon
By: Jeffery Deaver
An eerie pattern emerges in two murder scenes that were equally brutal on a cold December night. The killer is using a clock with a moon face to tick away the victims' last moments.
June 24, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 24, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
CellFactor: Combat Training
Brain Buster Puzzle Pak
Another Century's Episode 2
Dawn of Mana
Asphalt 3: Street Rules
Who was the US President on June 24, 2006?
On June 24, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 2006?
On June 24, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 24, 2006?
On June 24, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about June 24th?
June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
- 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.
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.
