Sunday January 29, 2006: on this day

January 29, 2006 was the 29th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 29, 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 29, 2006, who was born and died on January 29, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grillz by Nelly), 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 29th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 2006?


January 29, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 29th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2006 can also be written as 1/29/2006 in the US and as 29/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 29, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 2006:

  • Over the controversy surrounding muhammad drawings, libya shuts down its danish embassy.
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  • An improvised explosive device was found near taji in iraq, causing serious injuries to bob woodruff, abc world news tonight anchor, and doug vogt, cameraman.
  • Tarja halonen wins the second round of the finnish presidential elections with 51.8% votes. this defeats the other candidate, sauli niinisto.
  • 16 people are killed in an explosion at a warehouse housing firecrackers in henan, china on chinese new year.
  • Sabah al-ahmad al-jaber al-sabah has been confirmed as kuwait's new emir, ending a two-week-long leadership crisis.

January 29, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 29, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Juventus : 1 - 3
  • Chievo - Reggina : 4 - 0
  • Empoli - Parma : 1 - 2
  • Lecce - Inter : 0 - 2
  • Messina - Cagliari : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Roeselare - Club Brugge : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Werder Bremen : 0 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Schalke 04 : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Braunschweig : 3 - 0
  • Cottbus - Bochum : 0 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Offenbach : 2 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
  • Unterhaching - Siegen : 2 - 1
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January 29, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 29th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 29, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:33 am and setting at 06:40 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 29, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 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 and 2 days old,

or 6624 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 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 29, 2006?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2006.

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January 29, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 2006:

  • Lorrinda Russell

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Nam June Paik

    South korean-american artist (b. 1932).

  • Rosario Lanza
  • Lau Mulder
  • Enzo Sciacca

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2006 was Grillz by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grillz
  2. - Check On It
  3. - Run It! youtube
  4. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  5. - Stickwitu

January 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nasty Girl
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - JCB Song
  4. - Boys Will Be Boys
  5. - Hung Up

January 29, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Grillz
  3. - Unpredictable
  4. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  5. - So Sick youtube

January 29, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 29, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 29, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 29, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ella Y Yo
  5. - Rakata

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January 29, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 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 29, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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 29, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Predator by Patricia Cornwell

Predator

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Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates the disappearance of two Florida sisters. She follows clues that lead her to the psychoopathic depths of the mind of a serial killer.

All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz

All Night Long

By:

For one summer high school, Irene Stenson, shy and scholarly, and Pamela Webb, wild and privileged, were the best of friends.

State Of War by James Risen

State Of War

By:

James Risen has reported story after story about the abuses of power by the Bush administration. From warrantless wiretapping and secret financial data mining to CIA's rogue activities,

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

January 29, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Platform: Windows, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Himalaya Studios

AND 1 Streetball

AND 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile phone

Genre: Sports, Basketball

Publisher: Ubisoft

X-Men: The Official Game

X-Men: The Official Game

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

College Hoops 2K7

College Hoops 2K7

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Basketball, Sports

Publisher: 2K Sports

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: 11 RTS games, 1 FPS game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on January 29, 2006?

On January 29, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 2006?

On January 29, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 2006?

On January 29, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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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