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About June 28th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: Due to rising levels of the Susquehanna River, up to 200,000 residents in Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania) are being ordered to leave their homes. 46 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties are currently in a state emergency. In neighboring states, such as New York, extensive flooding is also taking place. Governor George Pataki says that this is the worst flooding he's seen in his 12 years of being governor.
  • Day of the week: June 28th, 2006 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kathy Bates, Ji-won Ha
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks
  • #1 UK song: Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
  • Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua

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What day of the week was June 28, 2006?


June 28, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 179th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 2006 can also be written as 6/28/2006 in the US and as 28/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

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June 28, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 28, 2006:

  • Due to rising levels of the susquehanna river, up to 200,000 residents in wilkes-barre (pennsylvania) are being ordered to leave their homes. 46 out of 67 pennsylvania counties are currently in a state emergency. in neighboring states, such as new york, extensive flooding is also taking place. governor george pataki says that this is the worst flooding he's seen in his 12 years of being governor.
  • As the 2006 east timor crisis continues, an angry mob attacked a refugee camp in dili (east timor).
  • Following aerial strikes on electric power plants and bridges, israel launches an offensive in the southern gaza strip. four israeli warplanes hover over the latakia palace of syria's president bashar al-assad, apparently while he was there. (haaretz), (cnn), (bbc),
  • After nineteen years of unsuccessful attempts to revive the film franchise, superman has been made the star in bryan singer's new film 'superman returns'.

June 28, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 28, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $57.29
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.96
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.93
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.53

Exchange Rates on June 28, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.41 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1235 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.246 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.999 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 146.04 JPY

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June 28, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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June 28, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 28, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 10:58 pm.

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

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Who was born on June 28, 2006?


Famous people born on June 28, 2006:

  • August Hermann

    American family, first child of peter hermann and mariska hargitay.

Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:

  • Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates

    American actress.

  • Ji-won Ha
    Ji-won Ha

    Ji-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.

  • John Cusack
    John Cusack

    John cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.

  • Sabrina Ferilli
    Sabrina Ferilli

    Italian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.

  • Mel Brooks
    Mel Brooks

    American screenwriter, comedian and actor.

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola

    American producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.

  • Alice Krige
    Alice Krige

    South africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).

  • Steve Burton
    Steve Burton

    American actor.

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

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How old is someone born on June 28, 2006?


Someone born on June 28, 2006 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 8 days old,

or 936 weeks

or 6552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 2006?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 28, 2006.

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June 28, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 28, 2006:

  • William Gillman

    William Gillman was an American literary critic and biographer known for his works on American authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry...

  • George Unwin

    British wwii fighter ace (born 1913).

  • Peter Rawlinson

    Baron rawlinson of ewell, english lawyer and politician, attorney general for england and wales (b. 1919).

  • Jim Baen

    American science fiction editor and publisher (born 1943).

  • George Page

    American television host (born 1935).

  • Slobodan Janković
  • Bio Boccosi
  • Ignacio Alustiza
  • Theodore Levitt
  • Albrecht von Goertz
  • Fabián Bielinsky
  • Fina Basser

What famous deaths happened on June 28th?

Famous deaths on June 28th:

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Stanley Baker
    Stanley Baker

    Actor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.

  • Robert Byrd
    Robert Byrd

    American politician.

  • Meshach Taylor
    Meshach Taylor

    American actor and singer (d. 2014.

  • James Madison

    American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.

  • Terilynn Shaw

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Dracen Dragonscale

    Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...

  • Mihail Tal

    Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.

  • Allin

    American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.

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June 28, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 28, 2006:

  • Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
  • Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
  • National Handshake Day
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June 28, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 28, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 2006 was Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do I Make You Proud youtube
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - It's Goin' Down
  5. - Ridin'

June 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

June 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 28, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Torn
  3. - Snap Yo Fingers
  4. - Enough Cryin
  5. - So What

June 28, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 28, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 28, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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June 28, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 28, 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

June 28, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 28, 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:

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

June 28, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 28, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Saboteurs by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Saboteurs

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Griffin fans waited for years for his rousing stories about the OSS to return, and now they have it. William E. Griffin is helping and assisting them.

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

By:

John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

The Hard Way by Lee Child

The Hard Way

By:

Jack Reacher was all alone. He enjoyed the electric New York City night and watching a man drive a Mercedes parked in the street.

The Wrong Hostage by Elizabeth Lowell

The Wrong Hostage

By:

This is the latest masterpiece from one of the most respected writers of suspense. . . Elizabeth Lowell, bestselling author in New York Times, returns with a chilling story about the law going wrong

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

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"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.

June 28, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 28, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Stadium D.O.N

Battle Stadium D.O.N

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

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

X-Men: The Official Game

X-Men: The Official Game

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Platform: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, arcade

Genre: Flight combat

Publisher: Ubisoft

Aircraft Powerpack

Aircraft Powerpack

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Wild Hare, 2wg Media

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Who was the US President on June 28, 2006?

On June 28, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 2006?

On June 28, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 28, 2006?

On June 28, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 28th?

June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of June. 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 June 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
  • 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.

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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 June 2006?

June 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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