Wednesday August 02, 2006: on this day

August 02, 2006 was the 214th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 2006, who was born and died on August 02, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2006?


August 02, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2006 can also be written as 8/2/2006 in the US and as 2/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2006:

  • Mel gibson was charged with misdemeanor drunken driver and other related offenses.
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  • Ehud olmert, the israeli prime minister, has stated that there will not be a ceasefire in lebanon unless an international force is stationed in the south.
  • A missile made by syria lands in the vicinity of jenin on west bank, causing only minor damage. (haaretz), (ynet),
  • A massive israeli operation is completed near baalbek.
  • Israel will resume air strikes following a 48-hour partial suspension.
  • U.s.new yorkport jefferson north country colorectal opens its doors for business for the first ever.
  • Ayatollah ali khanei, iran's supreme leader, has called on the muslim world not to support israel or the us and condemned them for their involvement in the conflict in lebanon.
  • One israeli civilian is killed, 16 are injured as more than 200 rockets are fired on northern israel each day. this is the highest daily number of rockets fired since the start of the conflict on 12/7. (ynet), (haaretz),
  • North country colorectal, port jefferson, new york, opens its doors for business.

August 02, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $67.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.60
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.21

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 114.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1261 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2302 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9703 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 146.61 JPY
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August 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:08 pm and setting at 11:53 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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Who was born on August 02, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 7 months old,

or 211 months and 17 days old,

or 919 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6439 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2006?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2006.

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August 02, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2006:

  • Ken Hahn
  • Kim McLagan
  • Rolando Mignani
  • Tranquillo Giustina
  • Audrey Lindvall
  • Luisel Ramos
  • Johannes Willebrands
  • Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont
  • Max Havart

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2006:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Buttons
  5. - It's Goin' Down

August 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Me & U
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Shoulder Lean
  4. - So What
  5. - Deja Vu

August 02, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 02, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

August 02, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 02, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sleeping With Fear by Kay Hooper

Sleeping With Fear

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Fear has never been closer ....New York Times bestseller Kay Hooper brings fear to the forefront with her relentless thriller.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

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.

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

Angels Fall

By:

The #1 New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts explores wilds of Grand Tetons and the mysteries of love and murder in this passionate novel.

Phantom by Terry Goodkind

Phantom

By:

Kahlan Amnell was the most dangerous woman alive the moment she awoke, unable to remember her name. That was the day the world ended for everyone else.

Black Order by James Rollins

Black Order

By:

An evil fire at a Copenhagen bookstore sets off a furious hunt that spans four continents. An insidious plot to seize a Bible once owned by Charles Darwin is revealed through arson and murder.

August 02, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AND 1 Streetball

AND 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile phone

Genre: Sports, Basketball

Publisher: Ubisoft

beatmania

beatmania

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Music game

Publisher: Konami

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade

Platform: PC

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Custom Robo Arena

Custom Robo Arena

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

Armored Core 4

Armored Core 4

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; NA Sega; EU 505 Games

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Who was the US President on August 02, 2006?

On August 02, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2006?

On August 02, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2006?

On August 02, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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 August 2006?

August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 2006 calendar looked like.

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