Tuesday December 12, 2006: on this day

About December 12th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: A court in Ethiopia finds Mengistu Hailemarim, an exiled president, guilty of genocide.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 2006 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Irreplaceable by Beyonce
  • #1 UK song: Patience by Take That
  • Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua

More about December 12th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 2006.

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What day of the week was December 12, 2006?


December 12, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 12, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 2006:

  • A court in ethiopia finds mengistu hailemarim, an exiled president, guilty of genocide.
  • Leading climate scientists warn that the arctic ice will melt by 2040, and the north pole will become open water.
  • Mahmoud abbas (president of the palestinian national authority) orders the deployment of security forces across gaza strip to respond to the killing of three fatah security chiefs' sons.
  • After five prostitutes were found dead in the last ten day, police in ipswich (uk) are on the lookout for a serial killer.
  • On january 11, 2007, vietnam will be the 150th member in good standing of the world trade organization. this move ends the 12-year-long wait for hanoi to join wto.

December 12, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.55
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $88.61
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.56
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.21
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.60

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1522 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1992 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 155.12 JPY

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December 12, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 12, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 12:29 pm.

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 12, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 2006?


Someone born on December 12, 2006 is:

17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 11 days old,

or 910 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6372 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 12, 2006?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 2006.

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December 12, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2006:

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Paul Arizin

    American basketball player, who played for 10 seasons starting in 1950.

  • Alan Shugart

    Alan shugart was an american engineer and entrepreneur, best known for co-founding the computer hard disk drive manufacturer seagate...

  • Kenny Davern

    American clarinet player and saxophonist (d. 2006).

  • Jean-Marie Nadaud
  • Raymond P. Shafer
  • Yuki Nambá

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

  • Jack Cassidy
    Jack Cassidy

    American actor and singer (d. 1976).

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December 12, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 2006:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 2006:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Smack That
  4. - Fergalicious
  5. - My Love

December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. 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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - We Fly High

December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 2006 was Bendita Tu Luz by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 12, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bendita Tu Luz
  2. - Ser O Parecer
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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December 12, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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

The Holiday

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black

Country: United States of America

December 12, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

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

December 12, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Treasure Of Khan by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Treasure Of Khan

By:

Genghis Khan nearly conquered the entire world. One man is determined to complete the task, unless Dirk Pitt stops him.

Thunderstruck by Erik Larson

Thunderstruck

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller of The Devil In the White City is a true story about love, murder and the end to the world's great hush. Erik Larson, Thunderstruck

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR John is an angry rebel who quit school to enlist in the Army. Not knowing what else to do, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams.

H.R.H. by Danielle Steel

H.R.H.

By:

A young European princess shows that dignity, simplicity, and courage can prevail in a novel in which ancient traditions clash with modern reality.

December 12, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blackwell

Blackwell

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Backyard Basketball 2007

Backyard Basketball 2007

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube (Cancelled) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Atari

Crashday

Crashday

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Atari

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 12, 2006?

On December 12, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2006?

On December 12, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 2006?

On December 12, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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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