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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 2006?
- January 01, 2006: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 2006?
- January 01, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 01, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 01, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 2006?
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: 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.
January 01, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Hearts - Celtic : 2 - 3
January 01, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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January 01, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2006
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Get your map!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 is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...
- Hiep Thi Le
Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.
- 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 is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...
- 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 is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.
- Morris Chestnut
American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.
- Frank Langella
American actor and legitimate theater producer.
- Sonali Bendre
Indian actress and model.
- Jonas Armstrong
An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.
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.
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
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.
- Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932).
- Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
- 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 was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.
- June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.
- 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?
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:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Akon - I Wanna Love You
- Akon - Smack That
- Fergie - Fergalicious
- Justin Timberlake - 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:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Ciara - Promise
- Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
- Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
- Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - 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:
- Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres - Tu Recuerdo
- Mana - Bendita Tu Luz
- RBD - Ser O Parecer
- Pitbull Featuring Frankie J & Ken-Y - Dime (Tell Me)
- Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.