Sunday October 29, 2006: on this day

October 29, 2006 was the 302nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 29, 2006, who was born and died on October 29, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Money Maker by Ludacris), movies (e.g. Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón), TV series (e.g. Horrid Henry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 2006?


October 29, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2006 can also be written as 10/29/2006 in the US and as 29/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 29, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2006:

  • Mexican federal police seize oaxaca's center, which was the headquarters of the five-month-long protest occupation of the capital.
  • Insurgency in iraq: 17 police officers, including 15 police trainers, are kidnapped and killed in basra.
  • Officials said that one nato soldier and 70 taliban insurgents were killed during the war in afghanistan (2001-present).
  • The attorney general of israel submits a brief to israel's supreme court arguing that president of israel moshe katzav should be removed pending an indictment for rape.
  • Adc flight 53, a nigerian boeing 737 aircraft carrying over 100 passengers, crashes close to nnamdi azikiwe international airport in abuja. on the passenger list are the sultan of sokoto mohammadu maccido's son, muhammed maccido (a senator) and abdulrahman shehu shagari (son of former nigerian president shehu shagari). six survivors have been confirmed. (sabc),
  • As the five-year term of prime minister begum khaleda zia expires, political violence in bangladesh causes at least 10 deaths and 500 injuries. president iajuddin ahmed is elected interim pm. opposition awami liga accuses iajuddin of violating bangladesh's constitution by appointing him as the head of the interim government. (reuters), (cnn),
  • With 61% of the vote in his favor, president of brazil luiz inacio lula da silva is elected to a second term.
  • Serbian constitutional referendum, 2006: serbian voters approve the new constitution.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Siena : 0 - 1
  • Cagliari - Sampdoria : 1 - 0
  • Catania - Torino : 1 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Palermo : 2 - 3
  • Lazio - Reggina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • St Truiden - Genk : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Aachen : 5 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Burghausen - Duisburg : 1 - 1
  • Essen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2
  • FC Koln - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2
  • Offenbach - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 1
  • Paderborn - Unterhaching : 2 - 0
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October 29, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 10:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was born on October 29, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 21 days old,

or 911 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6382 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2006?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 2006:

  • Mohammadu Maccido

    18th sultan of sokoto (born 1928).

  • Jim Grimm
  • Runer Jonsson
  • Nigel Kneale
  • Giampiero Orsello
  • Francesco Pignatone
  • Robert Caswell
  • Léon Walker

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 2006:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 2006:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

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

  1. - Money Maker
  2. - SexyBack youtube
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - Smack That
  5. - How To Save A Life

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

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

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

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

  1. - Money Maker
  2. - Say Goodbye
  3. - Ring The Alarm
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - S.E.X.

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 2006 was Quien Me Iba A Decir by David Bisbal, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

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

  1. - Quien Me Iba A Decir
  2. - Pam Pam
  3. - Tengo Un Amor
  4. - A La Primera Persona
  5. - Ser O Parecer

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

The most popular movies on October 29, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Children of Men

Children of Men

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

Starring: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine

Country: United States of America

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

October 29, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 29, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

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Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

Tough Choices by Carly Fiorina

Tough Choices

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The New York Times Bestseller by the most talked-about woman in American business. Carly Fiorina was the Hewlett-Packard's chief executive for five and a quarter years. She led Hewlett-Packard through some of the most difficult internal changes in its history.

Act Of Treason by Vince Flynn

Act Of Treason

By:

The aftermath of a terrible Washington explosion is just beginning. Mitch Rapp, CIA superagent, has begun his hunt for a murderer with a personal agenda. This explosive thriller comes from #1 New York

Saving Graces by Elizabeth Edwards

Saving Graces

By:

As she campaigned for John Edwards, her husband, she charmed America with her charming, relatable, and down-to-earth personality. She inspired millions of people as she bravely battled advanced breast cancer.

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.

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

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

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Atari

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Platform: DVD player, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, Windows

Genre: Trivia

Publisher: Mindscape (EU, PC/NDS) DSI Games (NA, NDS/GBA) Imagination Entertainment (DVD) Global Star Software (NA, PC) Zoo Games (Wii)

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy, God game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Cake Mania

Cake Mania

Platform: Windows, Adobe Flash Player, Nintendo DS, Mobile Phones, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Wii

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Sandlot Games

Chromehounds

Chromehounds

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Mech simulator

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; WW Sega

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Who was the US President on October 29, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 29, 2006?

On October 29, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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