Sunday January 01, 2006: on this day

January 01, 2006 was the 1st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 01, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 2006, who was born and died on January 01, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Land Before Time, directed by Don Bluth), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2006?


January 01, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 01, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2006:

  • 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.
  • Despite operation blue skies by israel defense forces, at least three qassam missiles were seen landing in the western negev. one qassam missile landed in sderot. the red dawn alert system was activated in this area around 15:30. two qassam missiles were seen landing in an area close to israeli settlements in the western negev. there were no injuries in all cases.
  • Tropical storm zeta is still active in the atlantic ocean. it's the second north atlantic tropical storm to be observed over two calendar years. this extends the historic 2005 atlantic hurricane season.
  • Residents are bracing for a second winter storm to hit the region just days after the first caused flooding and mudslides in northern california.
  • Russia-ukraine gas dispute: gazprom, russia's natural gas supplier, cuts gas supplies to ukraine after ukraine rejects a 460% price hike. the president vladimir putin offered a price freeze for three months if ukraine agreed to pay the higher price. however, this was not accepted. russia claims that the market rate for ukraine is $230 and ukraine pays us$50 for 1000 cubic meters.

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January 01, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

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  • Hearts - Celtic : 2 - 3
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January 01, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 07:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Who was born on January 01, 2006?


Famous people born on January 01, 2006:

  • Anika Chebrolu

    Anika Chebrolu is a young scientist who won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her work on a potential treatment for COVID-19.

  • Ondine Achampong

    Ondine Achampong is a talented young dancer who has gained recognition for her performances.

  • Ananya Vinay

    Winner of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

  • Luna Paiano
  • Tobias Slotsager

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 28 days old,

or 951 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6662 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2006:

  • Moyses Kupferman

    Noted mathematician known for contributions to dynamical systems theory.

  • Leiby Frank

    Prominent writer known for his contributions to Yiddish literature.

  • Kathrene Sutcliffe

    Kathrene Sutcliffe was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction.

  • Oiva Elonen

    Finnish painter known for his colorful and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Vicke Lindstrand

    Swedish athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's high jump.

  • Aurel Stroe

    Aurel Stroe was a Romanian sculptor known for his modernist sculptures.

  • Joash Woodrow

    British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Mitzi Ruhlmann

    Mitzi Ruhlmann was a dancer known for her performances in Broadway musicals.

  • Hattie Dorsey

    Pioneering African American computer scientist known for her work in programming languages.

  • Emrys Ap Iwan

    Welsh author known for his works in Welsh literature.

  • Nari Rustomji

    Indian author known for his contributions to Indian literature.

  • Annis Stukus

    Annis Stukus was a Canadian football player known for his contributions to the sport.

  • Freedom

    Freedom was a prominent civil rights activist known for their work in advancing equality and justice.

  • Orvin Kimzey

    Orvin Kimzey was a renowned American journalist.

  • Bryan Harvey

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (house of freaks), (d. 2006).

  • Harry Magdoff

    American economist and journalist (b. 1913).

  • Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin

    Indonesian ulama, politician, and writer (b. 1913).

  • Dawn Lake

    Australian tv comedienne (born 1927).

  • Hugh McLaughlin

    Irish inventor and publisher (born 1918).

  • Angelo Vicardi

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

January 01, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2006 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Recuerdo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Ser O Parecer
  4. - Dime (Tell Me)
  5. - Pam Pam

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January 01, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Land Before Time

The Land Before Time

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Don Bluth

Starring: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

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

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

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

January 01, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

January 01, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

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What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Brother Odd by Dean Koontz

Brother Odd

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Looped me in, odd one. These words were spoken by a child asleep in the night and chill the young man who watches over her.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

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.

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.

January 01, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Broken Sword: The Angel of Death

Broken Sword: The Angel of Death

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: NA DreamCatcher Interactive

CellFactor: Combat Training

CellFactor: Combat Training

Platform: PC

Genre: FPS

Backyard Basketball 2007

Backyard Basketball 2007

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

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Atari

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

Custom Robo Arena

Custom Robo Arena

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2006?

On January 01, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2006?

On January 01, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2006?

On January 01, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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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 January 2006?

January 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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