Sunday August 06, 2006: on this day

August 06, 2006 was the 218th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 06, 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 August 06, 2006, who was born and died on August 06, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 2006?


August 06, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2006 can also be written as 8/6/2006 in the US and as 6/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 06, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 2006:

  • Bp oil company in alaska announced that it would need to replace 16 miles feeder lines at its north slope oil plant. this will result in prudhoe bay production being cut by half.
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  • 15 local employees of action against hunger, a french charity organization, were found dead in a northeastern sri lanka town that was at the heart of intense fighting between government forces and tamil rebels. both sides denied any involvement in the killings.
  • Official relations are established by the deby administration of chad with the people's republic of china. from 1997 to 2006, chad recognized taiwan (republic of china) as an independent country. the principal motivators for the diplomatic shift were the prospect of higher financial investments and the prc status at the united nations security council.
  • Lebanon rejected a u.n. draft resolution calling for an end of the conflict between israel & hizbollah. it insists that it must contain an explicit demand for israel's complete withdrawal from south lebanon.
  • Ehud olmert, israeli prime minister, asked the german magazine welt am sonntag: "where do they get their right to preach to israel?" european countries attacked kosovo, killing ten thousand civilians. ten thousand! these countries were spared the pain of a single rocket. i don't think it was wrong to intervene on kosovo. please, don't tell us how to treat civilians.
  • Israeli troops attacked qana, a lebanese village, claiming they would destroy the launchers responsible for the missiles that hit haifa.
  • Haifa was hit by at least six rockets. one more rocket struck just outside haifa. other rockets also hit kiryat shmona, carmiel, and ma'alot. at least three people were killed in haifa, and twelve for northern israel. (ynet news),
  • Reuters pulled a photo of beirut, lebanon and admitted that it had been altered by adnan hajj. he said "photo editing software was inappropriately used on this picture." this advisory will be followed by a corrected version. we apologize for any inconvenience.
  • At least ten israelis are killed by hezbollah rockets.
  • Israel detains abdel aziz duwaik, the palestinian parliament speaker. duwaik is an associate of hamas.
  • Tomo kriznar is the slovenian diplomat envoy to sudan and human-rights activist to sudan. he has been formally charged with illegally entering darfur and espionage. kriznar was taken into custody in july after he admitted to entering darfur without the visa required.
  • Emomali rahmonov, president of tajikistan, began a state trip to india.
  • After their "peace festival", 800 south korean christians fled afghanistan, fears that they might spark violence, the event was canceled.

August 06, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 06, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Roeselare - Club Brugge : 3 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Sedan - Marseille : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Coventry - Sunderland : 2 - 1
  • Derby - Southampton : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hearts - Celtic : 2 - 1
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August 06, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:29 pm and setting at 03:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Who was born on August 06, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 7 months old,

or 211 months and 13 days old,

or 919 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6435 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2006?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2006.

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August 06, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 2006:

  • Muriel Dobbin

    Muriel Dobbin was a renowned journalist known for her political reporting.

  • Fernand Rossius
  • Daniel Schmid
  • Hirotaka Suzuoki
  • Fabrizio Moroni

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

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August 06, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 2006:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Buttons
  5. - It's Goin' Down

August 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 06, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me & U
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Shoulder Lean
  4. - So What
  5. - Deja Vu

August 06, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 06, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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

August 06, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 06, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lifeguard by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

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The wildest thriller by "one of America’s most influential authors" (New York Times Working as a lifeguard at a luxury Florida resort, Ned Kelly finds the woman of his dreams.

Black Order by James Rollins

Black Order

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An evil fire at a Copenhagen bookstore sets off a furious hunt that spans four continents. An insidious plot to seize a Bible once owned by Charles Darwin is revealed through arson and murder.

Feeding The Monster by Seth Mnookin

Feeding The Monster

By:

Seth Mnookin was granted unprecedented access to the Boston Red Sox for this fascinating inside story.

Can'T Wait To Get To Heaven by Fannie Flagg

Can'T Wait To Get To Heaven

By:

Fannie Flagg combines southern warmth with unabashed emotion, side-splitting humor, and southern warmth. She takes readers back in time to Elmwood Springs Missouri, where the most surprising and unexpected experiences of a high-spirited Octogenarian inspire.

Conservatives Without Conscience by John W. Dean

Conservatives Without Conscience

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John Dean, who is best known for his book Worse Than Watergate, takes a critical look into the current conservative movement. In Conservatives Without Conscience John Dean puts the conservative in the center of the discussion.

August 06, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cooking Mama

Cooking Mama

Platform: Nintendo DS iOS

Genre: Simulation, Mini-game

Publisher: JP Taito Corporation; NA Majesco Entertainment; PAL 505 Games

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Platform: J2ME

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ Wireless

Air Assault Task Force

Air Assault Task Force

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Shrapnel Games

The Cheetah Girls

The Cheetah Girls

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

Tetris DS

Tetris DS

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 06, 2006?

On August 06, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2006?

On August 06, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 2006?

On August 06, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. 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 August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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 August 2006?

August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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