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About August 11th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612 crashes close to the Russian border in Ukraine killing 171 people including 45 children.
  • Day of the week: August 11th, 2006 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hulk Hogan, Chris Hemsworth
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison
  • #1 UK song: Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
  • Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua

More about August 11th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 2006.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2006?


August 11, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2006 can also be written as 8/11/2006 in the US and as 11/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 11, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2006:

  • Pulkovo airlines flight 612 crashes close to the russian border in ukraine killing 171 people including 45 children.
  • The icm gives grigori perelman, one of seven millennium prize problems perelman, the fields medal.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
  • Transatlantic plane plot for 2006:
  • As part of an extraordinary operation, 40 people were arrested in italy from muslim communities. this was following the british anti-terrorist operation.
  • August 16th was revealed as the date for the plot.
  • According to the chinese government, typhoon saomai killed 111 people in eastern china and left 4 others missing.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:: the un security council approves resolution 15-0 calling for an end to the 2006 israel/lebanon conflict. (reuters)ehud olmert accepts the new middle east peace agreement after threatening to expand the ground war in lebanon. the agreement allows for the deployment of 30,000 lebanese troops and u.n. troops at the israel-lebanon border.
  • Un security council approves resolution 15-0 calling for an end to the 2006 israel-lebanon conflict.
  • After having threatened an increase in the ground war in lebanon, ehud olmert now accepts the middle east peace agreement. the agreement allows for the deployment of 30,000 lebanese troops and u.n. troops at the israel-lebanon border.
  • Transatlantic plane plot 2006:: 40 people were arrested in italy's muslim communities as part of an "extraordinary operation that followed the british antiterrorist operation." (fox news). the date of the plot has been revealed as august 16.
  • The oil tanker mt sinks off the coast of guimaras and negros islands in the philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill.

August 11, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 11, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $63.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.37
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.62
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.20

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.3 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1247 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.243 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9759 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 147.95 JPY

August 11, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Dortmund : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Burghausen - Karlsruhe : 0 - 4
  • Kaiserslautern - Essen : 1 - 0
  • Offenbach - CZ Jena : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Brest : 4 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Grenoble : 2 - 2
  • Creteil - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
  • Dijon - Reims : 1 - 0
  • Guingamp - Le Havre : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wolves - Preston : 1 - 3

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August 11, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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August 11, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Who was born on August 11, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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How old is someone born on August 11, 2006?


Someone born on August 11, 2006 is:

17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 24 days old,

or 929 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6507 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2006?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2006?

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August 11, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2006:

  • Mike Douglas

    American singer and talk show host (b. 1920).

  • Charlton Griffith

    Renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Teresa Blasco

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2006:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
  2. - Promiscuous
  3. - Crazy
  4. - Me & U
  5. - Deja Vu

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - Pullin' Me Back

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Down
  4. - Caile
  5. - Angelito

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August 11, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 11, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Beach Road

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Tom Dunleavy, Montauk lawyer, has a woefully limited client list. He barely keeps his paper clips in place for real estate closings. He knows he has the case of his life when he is asked to defend a local suspect …

Lifeguard by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Lifeguard

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The wildest thriller by "one of America’s most influential authors" (New York Times Working as a lifeguard at a luxury Florida resort, Ned Kelly finds the woman of his dreams.

The Messenger by Daniel Silva

The Messenger

By:

Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and spy is about to face his greatest challenge.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

By:

"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

August 11, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ARMA: Armed Assault

ARMA: Armed Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: 505 Games Atari

The Axys Adventures: Truth Seeker

The Axys Adventures: Truth Seeker

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Chromehounds

Chromehounds

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Mech simulator

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; WW Sega

The Cheetah Girls

The Cheetah Girls

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Buena Vista Games

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action Shooter

Publisher: Global Star Software

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 2006?

August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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