Sunday February 26, 2006: on this day
About February 26th, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: Olivier Awards: George Maguire, James Lomas, and Liam Mower win the Best Actor in Musical Award for their roles in Billy Elliot. They are the first to do this in a joint capacity. Mower, aged 13, is the youngest recipient of this award.
- Day of the week: February 26th, 2006 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Fats Domino, Johnny Cash
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Check On It by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm
- Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua
More about February 26th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on February 26th, 2006.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 2006?
- February 26, 2006: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 2006?
- February 26, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 2006?
What day of the week was February 26, 2006?
February 26, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 2006 can also be written as 2/26/2006 in the US and as 26/2/2006 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 2006:
- Olivier awards: george maguire, james lomas, and liam mower win the best actor in musical award for their roles in billy elliot. they are the first to do this in a joint capacity. mower, aged 13, is the youngest recipient of this award.
- 2006 winter olympics: during the closing ceremony for the 2006 winter olympics, the olympic flag was passed to vancouver's mayor, who is also the home of the 2010 winter olympics.
- Al askari mosque bombing: the international crisis group issues a warning to the international community about the possibility of civil war in iraq. the al askari mosque bombing has resulted in at least 250 deaths.
- Portia simpson miller, the people's national party's first female president, will be jamaica's first female prime minister. in a matter of weeks, she will replace p. j. patterson.
- According to the u.s. census bureau’s world population clock, the world’s population reaches 0016 utc.
- Queen mary 2, the cunard liner queen mary 2, meets queen mary, its predecessor, for the first time at long beach, california, queen mary’s permanent base.
February 26, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 26, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Ascoli - Messina : 1 - 0
- Cagliari - Chievo : 2 - 2
- Empoli - Treviso : 1 - 1
- Inter - Udinese : 3 - 1
- Juventus - Lecce : 3 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Club Brugge - Standard : 1 - 1
- FC Brussels - Gent : 0 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Duisburg - Hertha : 2 - 1
- Hamburg - Stuttgart : 0 - 2
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Ahlen - Aachen : 0 - 2
- Dresden - Bochum : 0 - 0
- Hansa Rostock - Siegen : 2 - 0
- Offenbach - Braunschweig : 2 - 0
- Unterhaching - Karlsruhe : 4 - 1
February 26, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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February 26, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 2006 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:01 am and setting at 05:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.
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Get your map!Who was born on February 26, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
- Fats Domino
Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
- Johnny Cash
American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
- Michael Bolton
American singer, international star and social activist.
- Nate Ruess
Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
- Mark Dacascos
American actor and martial artist.
- Jackie Gleason
American comedian.
- Jennifer Grant
American actress, noted family.
- Madeleine Carroll
British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
- Tony Randall
American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
- Bill Duke
Actor (bird on a wire and predator).
See more famous people and celebrities born on February 26th
February 26, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 18 years 2 months old,
or 218 months and 14 days old,
or 949 weeks and 5 days old,
or 6648 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 2006?
There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 2006.
February 26, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 2006:
- Georgina Battiscombe
British biographer (b. 1905).
- Nicola Neonato
- Charlie Wayman
- Ferdinand Gilson
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
- Constance Ford
Actress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th
February 26, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 2006:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 2006:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
February 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
- Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
- The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
- Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
- Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!
February 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
February 26, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
February 26, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 26, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:
February 26, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 26, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 26, 2006?
On February 26, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2006?
On February 26, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 2006?
On February 26, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 2006?
February 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.