Sunday January 08, 2006: on this day

January 08, 2006 was the 8th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 08, 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 08, 2006, who was born and died on January 08, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Alborada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 2006?


January 08, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2006 can also be written as 1/8/2006 in the US and as 8/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 08, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 2006:

  • Two million muslims begin the annual pilgrimage or hajj in mecca, saudi arabia (cnn).
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  • At 13:34, a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hits greece. the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea area 25 km east the island of kythira. it is approximately 200 km south from athens. it was felt in sicily, south italy, egypt and amman in jordan. however, the earthquake's deep hypocentre, as well as its sea-bed epicentre, did not cause any major damage. there are no reports of any injuries or damage, except in kythira.

January 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Udinese : 2 - 1
  • Chievo - Lecce : 3 - 1
  • Empoli - Messina : 1 - 3
  • Lazio - Ascoli : 4 - 1
  • Milan - Parma : 4 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Zaragoza : 0 - 2
  • Ath Madrid - Valencia : 0 - 0
  • Cadiz - Getafe : 1 - 0
  • Celta - Sociedad : 1 - 0
  • Mallorca - Betis : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Hercules : 2 - 0
  • Levante - Eibar : 0 - 0
  • Lleida - Lorca : 2 - 2
  • Malaga B - Castellon : 1 - 2
  • Murcia - Ciudad de Murcia : 0 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Atromitos - Akratitos : 2 - 0
  • Ionikos - Olympiakos : 0 - 1
  • Kallithea - Iraklis : 0 - 0
  • Levadeiakos - OFI : 1 - 0
  • Xanthi - AEK : 0 - 0
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January 08, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Who was born on January 08, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 11 days old,

or 949 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6645 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 2006.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2006?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 2006.

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January 08, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 2006:

  • Tony Banks

    Baron stratford, northern irish broadcaster and politician, minister for sport and the olympics (b. 1943).

  • Garrafa (José Luis Sánchez)
  • Elson Becerra

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

  • Zee Zhou Enlai

    First Premier of the People's Republic of China and a prominent diplomat.

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January 08, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 2006:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2006 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Run It! youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  5. - Photograph

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's My Goal
  2. - JCB Song
  3. - Hung Up
  4. - George Best - A Tribute
  5. - Nasty Girl

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - I Think They Like Me
  5. - One Wish

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Ella Y Yo

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January 08, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 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 08, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

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 08, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

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Team Of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Team Of Rivals

By:

Lincoln Prize Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin, a renowned historian, illuminates Lincoln's political genius through this original work. The one-term congressman and prairie attorney rises from obscurity in order to triumph.

Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou

Amazing Peace

By:

Maya Angelou's beautiful and deeply moving poem encourages us to embrace Christmas' peace and promise, so that love and hope can once more lighten our holidays.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

By:

This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter

Our Endangered Values

By:

President Jimmy Carter passionately defends the separation of church-state. He warns against fundamentalists who are intentionally blurring the boundaries between religion and politics.

January 08, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Corvette Evolution GT

Corvette Evolution GT

Platform: PlayStation 2 Nintendo DS Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Valcon Games Black Bean Games

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Starfish SD UFO Interactive 505 Games Tommo Inc.

Dawn of Mana

Dawn of Mana

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Square Enix

City Life

City Life

Platform: Windows, Nintendo DS

Genre: City building games

Publisher: CDV Focus Home Interactive Deep Silver

Back to Stone

Back to Stone

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: EU Neko Entertainment / Big Ben Interactive; NA Graffiti Entertainment / O~3 Entertainment

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Who was the US President on January 08, 2006?

On January 08, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 2006?

On January 08, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 2006?

On January 08, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Find out more about January 8th

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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.

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