Tuesday January 31, 2006: on this day

January 31, 2006 was the 31st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 31, 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 January 31, 2006, who was born and died on January 31, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Check On It by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Chaser'S War On Everything) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 2006?


January 31, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2006 can also be written as 1/31/2006 in the US and as 31/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 31, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 2006:

  • Samuel alito is inducted as an associate justice of the supreme court of the united states.
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  • Beverly young, the wife of republican congressman bill young was also escorted out of the u.s. capitol building for wearing a t shirt that said "support the troops: defending our freedom"(abc).
  • Iran's nuclear program: iran reacts angrily to u.n. security council referral, claiming that diplomatic avenues had been closed. (cnn)the international atomic energy agency announced that it has evidence in its thursday report that iran has obtained documents showing how to make highly enriched uranium warhead cores.
  • Iran reacts angrily to u.n. security council's referral, claiming that diplomatic avenues had been closed.
  • The international atomic energy agency announced that it has evidence in its thursday report that iran has obtained documents showing how to make highly enriched uranium warhead cores.
  • The british armed forces has recorded its 100th military loss in iraq.
  • A female ex-postal worker in the united states sets fire to a mail-processing facility, killing six people, and injuring one more before she commits suicide. this is believed to be the most deadly workplace shooting in american history.
  • Samuel alito, a nominee for the united states supreme court, is confirmed by united states senate and sworn into office.
  • Russian president vladimir putin expressed renewed opposition to the u.s. decision not to withdraw from the anti-ballistic missile treaty, which has been in place for 30 years. he claimed that it would be detrimental to world security. he claimed that russia had developed a hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile capable of flying zig-zag and is not affected by any missile defense system.
  • Academy president sid ganis announced the nominations for the 78th academy awards in beverly hills, california. mira sorvino, actress, also announced the nominations.
  • Coretta scott king, widow to martin luther king, jr., assassinated civil-rights leader, dies at the age of 78.
  • Jim massey (a former marine) claimed that the us military illegally shipped depleted uranium through shannon airport to be used in iraq. (utv). (the limerick blogger) (live 95fm). if true, it would be a serious breach of irish neutrality as well as the irish-us agreements regarding shannon's use. due to the connection with cia prisoners, the us military's use of the airport is already controversial.
  • Exxonmobil, the u.s. oil giant, announced 2005 profits of, which is a record in american corporate history. to avoid a backlash from the public, exxonmobil simultaneously published newspaper ads in the us explaining its success.
  • 14 people are killed and 30 others injured in a tourist coach accident in egypt. it happened on the highway between hurghada, luxor. all victims were from hong kong, and they were on jetour holidays tours.

January 31, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 31, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 31, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $75.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.50

Exchange Rates on January 31, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1389 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2778 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.062 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 142.42 JPY

January 31, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Burnley : 0 - 0
  • Cardiff - Millwall : 1 - 1
  • Hull - Coventry : 1 - 2
  • Ipswich - Leeds : 1 - 1
  • Plymouth - Southampton : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Grays - Burton : 2 - 3
  • Hereford - Cambridge : 3 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Milton Keynes Dons - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 0
  • Swansea - Gillingham : 1 - 2
  • Swindon - Walsall : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Leyton Orient : 3 - 3
  • Northampton - Wycombe : 0 - 0
  • Shrewsbury - Macclesfield : 1 - 1
  • Stockport - Torquay : 1 - 1
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January 31, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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17%

The moon phase on January 31, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 09:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 31, 2006?


Famous people born on January 31, 2006:

  • Sára Bejlek

    Czech tennis player[60].

  • Shane Blanchard

    Family member.

  • Gianluca Prestianni

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 19 days old,

or 946 weeks

or 6622 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 January 31, 2006?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 31, 2006.

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January 31, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 2006:

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Bernhard Johansen
  • Ede Komáromi

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

  • Loomis Havemeyer

    American politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Eupha Milne

    British author best known for children's literature.

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January 31, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 2006:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 2006:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Check On It
  2. - Grillz
  3. - Run It! youtube
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - Stickwitu

January 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nasty Girl
  2. - Thunder In My Heart Again
  3. - Boys Will Be Boys
  4. - Check On It
  5. - Run It!

January 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Unpredictable
  3. - Grillz
  4. - So Sick youtube
  5. - Check On It

January 31, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 31, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  3. - Rakata
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Ella Y Yo

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January 31, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 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

January 31, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

The Chaser's War on Everything

The Chaser's War on Everything

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Hansen

Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello

Country: Australia

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Anna Zielinski

January 31, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Just Rewards

By:

The dramatic conclusion to the story that began with Emma Harte, A Woman of Substance and four women at crossroads is now from the blockbuster bestseller author.

For Laci by Sharon Rocha

For Laci

By:

Laci Rocha Peterson was 8 months pregnant. Amy last saw her in the afternoon on December 23, 2002.

Cell by Stephen King

Cell

By:

This terrifying bestseller from Stephen King, #1 New York Times Bestseller, could make you the last call in your life. Now a major motion movie starring Samuel L.

My Friend Leonard by James Frey

My Friend Leonard

By:

My Friend Leonard is a father-son relationship that's both unusual and truly amazing. It pulls you in immediately and deeply into a unique and inspiring relationship.

At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

At First Sight

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER

January 31, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Card Game 9

Card Game 9

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Traditional game

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Majesco

Arcana Heart

Arcana Heart

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Examu Inc., AQ Interactive, Atlus, Arc System Works, Aksys Games, Zen United, NIS America

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 2006?

On January 31, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2006?

On January 31, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 2006?

On January 31, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 2006?

January 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2006 calendar looked like.

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