Thursday June 08, 2006: on this day

June 08, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2006 can also be written as 6/8/2006 in the US and as 8/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on June 08, 2006:

• Scientists from greece have discovered hidden letters in ancient greek on the antikythera mechanism. this mechanism is believed to be the first analog computer anywhere in the world.
• A delegation of the rebel lord's resistance army arrives at juba, sudan, to broker peace negotiations with the ugandan government. riek machar is vice president for southern sudan.
• Conflict in iraq
• An aide to iraqi prime minister nuri al-maliki claims that abu musab al-zarqawi was the leader of al-qaeda and one of the most wanted men in the world. he was killed in an air raid by the u.s. al-zarqawi was visually identified using known scars, tattoos, and fingerprints.
• Haya rashed al khalifa, an ex-ambassador to france and one the first women in bahrain to practise law, has been elected president of sixty-first united nations general assembly. (hindustan times),
• Microsoft has made windows vista beta 2 free for download. pc world
• Mahathir bin mohammed, former malaysian prime minister, has declared that abdullah ahmad badawi is his successor. mahathir's harshest criticism yet of abdullah's government.
• The u.s. house of representatives rejects net neutrality in its entirety
• The mavericks defeated miami 90-80 in game 1 of the nba finals.
• 28-year-old first lieutenant ehren watada refuses to travel to iraq and claims it would lead to him being a party to war crimes.
• Nouri al-maliki, the iraqi prime minister, fills the remaining open positions in his council of ministers. he appoints qadir obeidi to be defense minister and jawad bulani to be interior minister.
• After the discovery of an unexploded german bomb from world war ii, the broadmead area in bristol, united kingdom was temporarily closed.

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

June 08, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $58.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.33
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.74

Exchange Rates on June 08, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1221 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2319 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.016 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.36 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 03:27 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

• Mamoru Miyano

  Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

• Julianna Margulies

  Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

• Dimple Kapadia

  Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

• Shilpa Shetty

  Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

• Joan Rivers

  American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

• Nancy Sinatra

  American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

• Marguerite Yourcenar

  Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

• Lauren Gottlieb

  Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

• Torrey DeVitto

  Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

• Maria Menounos

  American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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Someone born on June 08, 2006 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 27 days old,

or 938 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6571 days old,

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

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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Famous people died on June 08, 2006:

• Bjorn Wiinblad

  Bjorn Wiinblad was a Danish painter, designer, and artist known for his whimsical and colorful style.

• Jaxon

  American illustrator and publisher, co-founded the rip off press (d. 2006).

• Matta El Meskeen

  Egyptian monk, theologian, and author (b. 1919).

• Robert Donner

  American actor (born 1931).

• Abu Musab al Zarqaui
• Peter Smithers
• Jack Jackson
• Matta el Maskine

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

• Eunice Gayson

  Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

• Bertice Reading

  Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

• Andrew Jackson

  7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

• Anthony Bourdain

  Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

• Cloria Bourdain

  Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

• Donaldson Baxter

  Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

• Bubber Miley

  Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

• Daysie Bray

  Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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Holidays on June 08, 2006:

• World Ocean Day.
• Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
• Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
• Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
• Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
• Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
• Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
• Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
• Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 2006:

• Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
• Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
• Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
• Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
• saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
5. Rihanna - SOS

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. T.I. - What You Know
4. LeToya - Torn
5. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 08, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

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

The Latin music chart on June 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
3. Don Omar - Angelito
4. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
5. Daddy Yankee - Machucando