Sunday April 16, 2006: on this day

About April 16th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first parade of Irish military forces since 1970 took place in Dublin. It was held to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising. In memory of the civilians and military who died on both sides, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern laid a wreath at Kilmainham Jail.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 2006 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlie Chaplin, Dusty Springfield
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Bad Day by Daniel Powter
  • #1 UK song: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
  • Popular movie: Inside Man directed by Spike Lee

More about April 16th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 2006.

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What day of the week was April 16, 2006?


April 16, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 106th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2006 can also be written as 4/16/2006 in the US and as 16/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

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April 16, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 2006:

  • The first parade of irish military forces since 1970 took place in dublin. it was held to commemorate the 1916 easter rising. in memory of the civilians and military who died on both sides, taoiseach bertie ahern laid a wreath at kilmainham jail.
  • Hu jintao (general secretary of the communist party of china) holds an official meeting with lien chan, honorary chairman of nationalist party of china (kuomintang). they reached an agreement on the "15 favorable policies" for relations between taiwan and the chinese mainland.

April 16, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Louvieroise - Club Brugge : 0 - 1
  • Standard - FC Brussels : 1 - 0
  • Waregem - Lokeren : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Stuttgart : 3 - 3
  • Nurnberg - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Freiburg : 0 - 0
  • Burghausen - Braunschweig : 1 - 2
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0
  • Saarbrucken - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
  • Unterhaching - Dresden : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Celta : 0 - 2
  • Getafe - Real Madrid : 1 - 1
  • Osasuna - Malaga : 1 - 1
  • Valencia - Espanol : 4 - 0

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April 16, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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April 16, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:03 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

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

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Who was born on April 16, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 2006?


Someone born on April 16, 2006 is:

18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 7 days old,

or 944 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6612 days old,

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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 April 16, 2006?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2006.

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April 16, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 2006:

  • Francisco Adam

    Portuguese actor and model (born 1983).

  • Karl Spitaler
  • Georges Stuber
  • Philippe Castelli

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 2006:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 2006:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - You're Beautiful youtube
  4. - What You Know
  5. - Be Without You

April 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - So Sick youtube
  3. - No Tomorrow
  4. - One
  5. - Nature's Law

April 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - What You Know
  3. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  4. - So Sick youtube
  5. - Unpredictable

April 16, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 16, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi
  3. - Llame Pa' Verte
  4. - Rompe
  5. - Machucando

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April 16, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inside Man

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Spike Lee

Starring: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer

Country: United States of America

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

April 16, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

April 16, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Jesus Papers by Michael Baigent

The Jesus Papers

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What if all we've been told about the origins and history of Christianity is a lie.

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

The Tenth Circle

By:

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline

Dirty Blonde

By:

Cate Fante is strong, sexy, and she wears designer suits such as overpriced armor. Although she's just been appointed as a judge, Cate Fante lives a double life.

The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury

The Last Templar

By:

It has served us well, the myth of Christ. Pope Leo X (16th Century) In a hailof fire and flashing sword as Acre is slain by the West in 1291. The Last Templar opens. A young Templar knight and his …

April 16, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Activision

3rd World Farmer

3rd World Farmer

Genre: Business Serious Games

Publisher: ArcadeTown, Newgrounds, Edmodo

North American box cover

North American box cover

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

AFL Premiership 2006

AFL Premiership 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: SCEE

Da Capo II

Da Capo II

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Romantic comedy

Publisher: Circus Kadokawa Shoten (PS2, PSP) NA MangaGamer (PC)

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Who was the US President on April 16, 2006?

On April 16, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 2006?

On April 16, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 2006?

On April 16, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 2006?

April 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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