Thursday October 26, 2006: on this day

October 26, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2006 can also be written as 10/26/2006 in the US and as 26/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on October 26, 2006:

• After a public outcry over his statement that women who don't wear the hijab were ampquotuncovered meatampquot, sheikh taj el din hilaly in australia apologizes.
• After a successful rendezvous, a russian progress spacecraft carrying fresh food, oxygen, and essential spare parts for the international space station(iss) reached its orbital destination. unfortunately, an antenna glitch delayed it from reaching its orbital destination.
• As they attempted to control the esperanza fire, four firefighters were killed and one critically injured. the fire drove hundreds of people from their homes in california near palm springs. the fire was started by an arsonist.
• After drinking alcohol that was suspected to be contaminated with drugs or chemicals, fifteen people are killed and 400 are admitted in pskov, russia.
• According to the governments of kiribati, tuvalu, the rising sea levels resulting from global warming will force their citizens to relocate permanently over the next ten year.
• Exxonmobil corp. is the world's largest oil extracting company. its third quarter net income rose from $9.92 billion to usd $10.5 million. this was due to rising crude prices. this is the second-highest quarterly profit figure for an american company.
• Officials from the afghan government claim that at least 60 civilians were killed during isaf operation medusa in panjwayi, kandahar province.
• Two israeli fighter jets shot two shots at a german peacekeeping ship, according to a german minister. israel denies firing the jets.
• Sims 2 pets will soon be available in australia. it is announced that au$1 from each sims 2 pets game sold will be donated to the rspca.
• George w. bush signs the secure fence act of 2006. this law will build a fence at the u.s.-mexico frontier.
• In the lead-up to general elections, nicaragua's national assembly passed a law prohibiting all abortions.

October 26, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 26, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $81.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.63

Exchange Rates on October 26, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1227 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2545 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8948 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.23 JPY

October 26, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Feyenoord - Twente : 2 - 1
• NAC Breda - Utrecht : 2 - 1
• Willem II - AZ Alkmaar : 0 - 4

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:59 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

• Hillary Clinton

  American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

• Seth MacFarlane

  Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

• Aaron Kwok

  Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

• Jaclyn Smith

  Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

• Dylan McDermott

  American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

• Natalie Merchant

  American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

• Bob Hoskins

  English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

• Julian Schnabel

  American screenwriter and painter.

• Roger Allam

  He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

• Steve Valentine

  Scottish actor and magician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 26th

You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 24 days old,

or 912 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6385 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2006?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2006.

Famous people died on October 26, 2006:

• Pontus Hultén

  Swedish art historian and collector (d. 2006).

• Tillman Franks

  American bassist and songwriter (b. 1920).

• Giovanni Godoli
• Rita Thermes
• Kintaro Ohki
• Michel Habib-Deloncle

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

• Alma Cogan

  English singer (born 1932).

• Delmar Watson

  Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

• Louise Beavers

  American singer and actress (d. 1962).

• Hoyt Axton

  American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

• Hattie McDaniel

  American actress and singer (born 1895).

• Tutta Rolf

  Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

• Demitris Kazantzakis

  Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

• Bosten Russell

  Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

• Nicolae Dobrin

  Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

• Nikolis Kazantzakis

  Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

Holidays on October 26, 2006:

• Nauru - Angam Day
• Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
• Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• St. Quadragesimus
• St. Rusticus
• St. Gibitrudis
• St. Fulk
• St. Eadfrid
• St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
• St. Cuthbert

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ludacris - Money Maker
2. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
3. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel
4. Akon - Smack That
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Razorlight - America
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
3. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. The Killers - When You Were Young

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
2. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
3. Beyonce - Ring The Alarm
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2006 was Quien Me Iba A Decir by David Bisbal, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. David Bisbal - Quien Me Iba A Decir
2. Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam
3. Toby Love Featuring Rakim & Ken-Y - Tengo Un Amor
4. Alejandro Sanz - A La Primera Persona
5. RBD - Ser O Parecer