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What day of the week was December 14, 2006?


December 14, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 348th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 2006 can also be written as 12/14/2006 in the US and as 14/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

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December 14, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 2006:

  • Launch of the american spy satellite usa-193.
  • After four years, dame eliza manningham buller, head of uk security agency mi5, has announced her intention to retire.
  • According to a research expedition, the chinese river dolphin has likely become extinct due to human activity.
  • Ban ki-moon has been officially sworn into office as the next secretary-general of united nations.
  • The supreme court of israel ruled that targeted assassination of militants in palestine by the israeli military is legal under international law.
  • U.s. u.s. senator tim johnson (d–sd) has surgery following a brain hemorhage caused by an arteriovenous malformation. in the event that he becomes incapacitated, mike rounds (republican party governor of south dakota) will be able appoint his replacement. this could potentially change the balance of the senate.
  • In central baghdad's sanak area, gunmen in military uniforms kidnap 20-30 people.
  • Operation paget is the investigation into the 1997 death of diana, princess of wales, led by lord stevens (a former chief of london’s metropolitan police). it concludes that there was no suspicious circumstances and that the fatal accident in which she died in a car crash was a tragic accident.
  • Police interview tony blair, prime minister of the united kingdom, to investigate cash-for-honours allegations.
  • The european union has announced that it will create a common driving license for all eu members in 2013.
  • The nintendo wii is australia's fastest-selling gaming console and has broken records.

December 14, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 14, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 14, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $89.05
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.54
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.76

Exchange Rates on December 14, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.83 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1573 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2147 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8199 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 154.88 JPY

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December 14, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 14, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:09 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 14, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin

    British actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.

  • Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Jackson Rathbone
    Jackson Rathbone

    American actor, singer, and musician.

  • Michael Owen
    Michael Owen

    British soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...

  • Tia Texada
    Tia Texada

    American singer and actress.

  • Sophie Monk
    Sophie Monk

    Australian singer, actress, and model.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney

    New zealand-australian actress/producer.

  • Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb

    American actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.

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How old is someone born on December 14, 2006?


Someone born on December 14, 2006 is:

17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 9 days old,

or 910 weeks

or 6370 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 2006?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 14, 2006.

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December 14, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 2006:

  • Mary Beach

    Co-founder of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, known for publishing Beat Generation writers like Allen Ginsberg and...

  • Evangeline Atwood

    Evangeline Atwood was an American politician known for her environmental activism.

  • Anton Balasingham

    Sri lankan-english strategist and negotiator (b. 1938).

  • Ahmet Ertegun

    Atlantic records was founded by a turkish-american producer and songwriter (d. 2006).

  • Mike Evans

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 2006).

  • Sivuca
  • Pupo De Luca
  • Mustapha Adouani
  • Camille Darsières

What famous deaths happened on December 14th?

Famous deaths on December 14th:

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

  • William Bendix
    William Bendix

    Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

  • Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney

    Actor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.

  • Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye

    Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.

  • Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox

    British actor (d. 2016).

  • Norman Fell
    Norman Fell

    American actor and comedian (b. 1924).

  • Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher

    British-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.

  • George Washington

    American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.

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December 14, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 14, 2006:

  • R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
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December 14, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 14, 2006 was Bendita Tu Luz by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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 14, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 14, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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Welcome to Michael Crichton's #1 New York Times bestseller Jurassic Park. Crichton offers an eye-opening, fascinating look at genetics as it is now. It is told with lightning fast pace and exciting chases.

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.

Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen

Nature Girl

By:

This tale, which was written by the "funniest important writer in America" Miami Herald, is now available in trade paperback.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

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

December 14, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 14, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's Alaskan Adventures

Cabela's Alaskan Adventures

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, GameCube (Cancelled)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

After Burner Climax

After Burner Climax

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN), iOS, Android

Genre: Combat flight simulator, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Cartoon Network Racing

Cartoon Network Racing

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: The Game Factory

Climate Challenge

Climate Challenge

Platform: Browser-based

Genre: Global warming game

Publisher: BBC

Cloning Clyde

Cloning Clyde

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), Windows (Steam)

Genre: Side-scroller, Platformer

Publisher: Microsoft

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Who was the US President on December 14, 2006?

On December 14, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 2006?

On December 14, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 14, 2006?

On December 14, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 14th?

December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
  • 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.

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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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