Saturday December 09, 2006: on this day

About December 9th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: William J. Jefferson wins a second term as Louisiana's 2nd congressional District member, defeating Karen Carter in a runoff election. This despite the fact that Jefferson was still under investigation for bribery.
  • Day of the week: December 9th, 2006 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: John Malkovich, Felicity Huffman
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: I Wanna Love You by Akon
  • #1 UK song: Patience by Take That
  • Popular movie: The Departed directed by Martin Scorsese

More about December 9th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on December 9th, 2006.

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What day of the week was December 09, 2006?


December 09, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2006 can also be written as 12/9/2006 in the US and as 9/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 09, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 2006:

  • William j. jefferson wins a second term as louisiana's 2nd congressional district member, defeating karen carter in a runoff election. this despite the fact that jefferson was still under investigation for bribery.
  • The united states senate approves legislation that normalizes trade with vietnam and renews tax cuts. it also opens the gulf of mexico for new drilling for oil-and gas fields. the legislation was previously passed by the united states house of representatives. it will now be sent to president george w. bush for his approval.
  • 45 people are killed in a fire at a russian drug treatment facility. arson is suspected.
  • Space shuttle discovery makes a night-time launch.
  • The ampquotthe world of turkmenbashi talesampquot turkmenistan themepark is now operational two months after its opening. it is named after saparmurat niyazov (turkmenbashi), and is expected to draw more children as the rides are working and all libraries are closed.
  • 2006 fijian coup of'etat
  • Dna testing confirmed that henri paul was indeed the driver of the 1997 crash that resulted in the death of diana, princess of wales, dodi al fayed, and paul himself.
  • Space shuttle program: space shuttle is launched on sts-116 carrying the p5 truss segment of the international space station.

December 09, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 09, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Palermo - Livorno : 3 - 0
  • Reggina - Ascoli : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Beveren : 1 - 0
  • Germinal - Gent : 0 - 3
  • Lokeren - Waregem : 0 - 2
  • Mouscron - Lierse : 2 - 2
  • St Truiden - Roeselare : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Cottbus : 2 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Werder Bremen : 2 - 6
  • Hamburg - Nurnberg : 0 - 0
  • Hannover - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Mainz : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Sociedad : 1 - 0
  • Sevilla - Real Madrid : 2 - 1

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December 09, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 09, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Who was born on December 09, 2006?


Famous people born on December 09, 2006:

  • Pixie Davies

Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

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How old is someone born on December 09, 2006?


Someone born on December 09, 2006 is:

17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 10 days old,

or 910 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6371 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2006?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 09, 2006.

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December 09, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 2006:

  • Georgia Gibbs

    American singer and actress who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Koula Agagiotou

    Greek actress (born 1915).

  • Andrej Lomakin
  • Ernesto Gutiérrez
  • Alberto D'Aguanno
  • Lauren Postigo
  • Georgia Gibbs (Frieda Lipschitz

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Claryce Lispector

    A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.

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December 09, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 2006:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 2006:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
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December 09, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wanna Love You
  2. - Irreplaceable
  3. - Smack That
  4. - My Love
  5. - How To Save A Life

December 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Boogie 2nite
  4. - My Love
  5. - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 09, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 09, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - We Fly High
  5. - Walk It Out

December 09, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 09, 2006 was Ser O Parecer by RBD, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 09, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ser O Parecer
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Quien Me Iba A Decir

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December 09, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Departed

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg

Country: United States of America

The Pursuit of Happyness

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabriele Muccino

Starring: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe

Country: United States of America

Rocky Balboa

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Young

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

December 09, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

December 09, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lisey'S Story by Stephen King

Lisey'S Story

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The story of a widow of a writer who must confront her demons following the death of her husband is now available in paperback from Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror Stephen King.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

Thirteen Moons

By:

Will Cooper, an orphan, is twelve years old and given a horse and key along with a map. He is then sent on a journey across the uncharted wildernesses of the United States.

The Rising Tide by Jeff Shaara

The Rising Tide

By:

Jeff Shaara, a modern master of historical novels, has created stunning depictions of the Civil War and Revolutionary War as well as World War I.

Against The Day by Thomas Pynchon

Against The Day

By:

Thomas Pynchon, the inimitable author, has done it again. His first novel in nearly ten years has been hailed by The Wall Street Journal as "a major piece of art." It spans the period between

December 09, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's African Safari

Cabela's African Safari

Platform: Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Hunting

Publisher: Activision Value

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Platform: Xbox, Windows

Publisher: Vivendi Games

24: The Game

24: The Game

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: NA 2K Games; EU Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Bomberman: Act Zero

Bomberman: Act Zero

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action

Publisher: Konami

TOCA Race Driver 3

TOCA Race Driver 3

Platform: Mac, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters Feral Interactive (Mac)

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Who was the US President on December 09, 2006?

On December 09, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 2006?

On December 09, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 2006?

On December 09, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

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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 December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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