What happened on Tuesday August 01, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2006:

• Qana Airstrike Casualties The International Committee of the Red Cross recovers 28 bodies from the rubble following an airstrike on Qana, with 19 of the victims being children, highlighting the devastating humanitarian impact of the conflict.
• 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict A significant military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, characterized by intense fighting and substantial civilian casualties in Lebanon and Israel.
• Israel Expands Ground Offensive Israel's Security Council approves expanding ground operations in Lebanon and refuses a ceasefire until an international peacekeeping force is established.
• Death of Akbar Mohammadi Democracy activist Akbar Mohammadi dies in Evin Prison after a prolonged hunger strike, protesting against torture and lack of medical treatment. His death sparks significant protests in Iran, highlighting human rights issues in the country.
• Battle of Ayta al-Sha`b Intense military engagement during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, resulting in multiple Israeli casualties in the town of Ayta al-Sha`b.
• El Paso Flooding Unprecedented flooding in El Paso, Texas, caused by torrential rains that led to the Rio Grande overflowing its banks, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and affecting both El Paso and neighboring Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
• Tropical Storm Chris Formation Tropical Storm Chris develops east of the Lesser Antilles, triggering tropical storm warnings for ten islands and watches for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
• Japanese Trade Ministry Scandal A political scandal involving Satsuki Katayama and Yamaha Motor Company, accused of illegally exporting a helicopter to China, revealing potential corruption in government-business relations.

Events in 2006

August 01, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 2006

August 01, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.22
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.86

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1303 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2259 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.973 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.97 JPY

August 01, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2006 can also be written as 8/1/2006 in the US and as 1/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people died on August 01, 2006:

• Jason Rhoades

  Influential American contemporary artist known for complex, provocative installation art that challenged traditional art boundaries.

• Iris Marion Young
• Ferenc Szusza
• Ramchandra Balaram Parab

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 01, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Cassie - Me & U
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 11:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2006

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Someone born on August 01, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 13 days old,

or 980 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6861 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2006?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2006.

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