Thursday April 27, 2006: on this day

April 27, 2006 was the 117th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 27, 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 April 27, 2006, who was born and died on April 27, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), 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 April 27th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 2006?


April 27, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2006 can also be written as 4/27/2006 in the US and as 27/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

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April 27, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 2006:

  • The moray by-election is won by the scottish national party, 2006.
  • The dispute for chadian petroleum funds allocations has been settled by the world bank and government of chad. it lasted four months. in return for the resumption in oil production through the chad–cameroon pipeline, the world bank will allow chad more oil revenue to be spent on its military.
  • The construction of the freedom tower in new york city has begun, breaking the deadlock between larry silverstein, a private developer, and the port authority of new york. the tower, measuring 1,776 feet, is the focal point of the rebuilding efforts for the world trade center. it was destroyed by the september 11 2001 attacks.
  • Nepal civil war: the maoist insurgents of nepal respond to girija prasad, the newly elected prime minister, and announce a unilateral, three-month truce. after weeks of protests against democracy, kathmandu slowly returns to normalcy. (bbc),
  • Vladimir putin was warned by the head of london stock exchange that his recent decision not to allow the head of large equity funds from russia to be barred could send a "very negative signal" to world equity markets.
  • Israel's center-leaning kadima party is part of a coalition government that includes the left-leaning labor party. (cbc),
  • The metro rail project in bangalore city (india), has been cleared. work on the project is expected to begin shortly. this project will help to decongest the city's traffic and streamline the public transport system. bangalore, also known for being the silicon valley of india is one of india's most congested cities.
  • Construction begins on the freedom tower (later renamed one world trade center) in new york city.

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April 27, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 27, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.55
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $67.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.02
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.01

Exchange Rates on April 27, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 114.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1231 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2598 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0162 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 143.07 JPY
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April 27, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 27, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 09:19 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 27, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 24 days old,

or 938 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6568 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2006?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 27, 2006.

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April 27, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 2006:

  • Julia Thorne

    John kerry's ex-wife (born 1944).

  • Alarico Carrassi
  • Gösta Sandberg

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Edward R. Murrow

    Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...

  • Kenston Emerson

    Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Tilley Emerson

    Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Greycen Emerson

    Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Jarrius Emerson

    Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.

  • Ezeriah Emerson

    Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.

  • Wake Emerson

    Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.

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April 27, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 2006:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 2006:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - Control Myself
  5. - Unwritten

April 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - Dani California
  3. - Somebody's Watching Me
  4. - From Paris To Berlin
  5. - SOS youtube

April 27, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  4. - Touch It
  5. - Unpredictable

April 27, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 27, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Caile
  5. - Rompe

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April 27, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 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

April 27, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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

April 27, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 5th Horseman

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It's a race against the clock as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer, and Yuki Castellano (the newest member to the Women's Murder Club), lead an investigation into mysterious patient deaths. They also reveal the hospital administration that is determined to protect its …

Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson

Dark Tort

By:

Goldy Schulz, Caterer, has a new lucrative gig. She prepares breakfasts and snacks in conference rooms for a local law office. It's time-consuming but she loves it.

Oakdale Confidential by Anonymous

Oakdale Confidential

By:

This is the story Oakdale is talking most about. This is the scandal that they cannot ignore. Oakdale's black-tie gala is a highlight of the year.

Cobra Ii by Michael R. Gordon and Bernard E. Trainor

Cobra Ii

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This is the definitive account on the invasion of Iraq, written by the New York Times' chief military correspondent and a well-respected retired Marine general.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

April 27, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Conveni 200X

The Conveni 200X

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Hamster

25 To Life

25 To Life

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle game Traditional game

Publisher: DSI Games

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Bionicle Heroes

Bionicle Heroes

Platform: Game Boy Advance; GameCube; J2ME; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; PlayStation 2; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Eidos Interactive; Square Enix (digital)

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Who was the US President on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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 April 2006?

April 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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