Sunday July 02, 2006: on this day

July 02, 2006 was the 183rd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 02, 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 July 02, 2006, who was born and died on July 02, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Foursome) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 2nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 02, 2006?


July 02, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 183rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2006 can also be written as 7/2/2006 in the US and as 2/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 2006:

  • Bono, u2's frontman, says that despite having made promises to africa one year ago at the live 8 concerts. bono stated in a cnn interview that not enough has been done to promote trade fairs.
  • The mexican general election is over. voters elected a new president and both houses of congress. there are also four state/district governors. exit polls show that the race for the presidency between felipe calderon, of the national action party, and andres manuel lopez obrador (a former mayor in mexico city), is too close to call.
  • Due to severe weather in florida, the launch of space shuttle discovery 'discovery' will be delayed until tuesday at 2:38 pm local time.
  • All pakistani parliament members of jamaat-e-islami resign due to fighting between the army & terrorists in waziristan, and general musharraf’s support for the united states to force musharraf out.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine (operation summer rains).
  • A hamas spokesperson threatened further attacks on israeli schools and power stations if the military campaign for gilad shalit's release continues.
  • The most wanted fugitives lists of iraqi authorities include saddam hussein’s wife and daughter, as well as izzat ibrahim al-duri at its top.
  • Israel bombs the office of palestinian pm ismail haniyeh. in two separate air strikes, two other hamas operatives were also killed. amir peretz, israeli defense minister, warns against increasing the quality of targets and reiterates the responsibility of president bashar assad for the ongoing crisis. (ynet),
  • Three palestinian gunmen were shot and killed by israeli ground forces at dahaniya airport. two of them were strapped to explosive belts.
  • The israeli pm approves a military operation to stop qassam rocket attack attacks in the northern gaza strip. since october 2001, more than 1200 qassam missiles have been launched, with three being fired on sunday. they have killed 12 israeli civilians and an equal number of palestinian civilians. (haaretz),

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July 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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July 02, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 July 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:11 pm and setting at 12:21 am.

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 July 02, 2006?


Famous people born on July 02, 2006:

  • Reese Hatala

    Dancer.

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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July 02, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 26 days old,

or 925 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6479 days old,

if you were born on July 02, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 2006?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 02, 2006.

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July 02, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 2006:

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Sauro Petrini
  • François Stahly
  • Cho Nam-chul
  • Renato Albertini
  • René Letelier
  • Tihomir Ognjanov
  • Herty Lewites

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

  • Greysin Hemingway

    Greysin Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style.

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July 02, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 02, 2006:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.
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July 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 2006 was Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do I Make You Proud youtube
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - It's Goin' Down
  5. - Ridin'

July 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

July 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Torn
  3. - Snap Yo Fingers
  4. - Enough Cryin
  5. - So What

July 02, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 02, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Angelito
  3. - Down
  4. - Caile
  5. - Machucando

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July 02, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 02, 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

July 02, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 02, 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:

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

July 02, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 02, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Clemente by David Maraniss

Clemente

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After 18 great seasons in the major leagues Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane accident while trying to deliver food.

At Risk by Patricia Cornwell

At Risk

By:

From Knoxville, Tennessee where he is finishing a course at The National Forensic Academy, a Massachusetts state investigator is called back to Massachusetts. The district attorney, a charming but tough-charging officer, is his boss.

The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver

The Cold Moon

By:

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.

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

By:

"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

The Saboteurs by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Saboteurs

By:

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.

July 02, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 02, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, action role-playing

Publisher: THQ

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Platform: Windows, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Himalaya Studios

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Sports

Publisher: Konami

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Platform: Xbox Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 Game Boy Advance PlayStation Portable Wii PlayStation 3

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

Assault Heroes

Assault Heroes

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA) Windows PlayStation 3 (PSN)

Genre: Top-down shooter

Publisher: Sierra Online, Konami (PSN)

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Who was the US President on July 02, 2006?

On July 02, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 02, 2006?

On July 02, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 02, 2006?

On July 02, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of July. 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 July 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

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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 July 2006?

July 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 2006 calendar looked like.

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