Monday January 02, 2006: on this day

January 02, 2006 was the 2nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 02, 2006, who was born and died on January 02, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Alborada) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 02, 2006?


January 02, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2006 can also be written as 1/2/2006 in the US and as 2/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2006:

  • A coal mine explosion in sago, west virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • After an underground explosion in upshur, west virginia, thirteen coal miners from the united states were trapped.
  • One hundred and fifty skaters are trapped beneath the roof of bad reichenhall's ice rink, which collapsed in southern germany. eleven people were killed.
  • In east java, indonesia, severe storms caused flooding and landslides. at least 57 people are thought to have died in the floods, while up to 200 others were buried alive in cijeruk, located 350 km east of jakarta.
  • Kizza besigye, the ugandan presidential candidate is freed from prison besigye was detained on november 14 for treason, rape and other charges.
  • Leader of maoist guerrillas in nepal made a statement stating that his group, people's liberation army (maoist guerrillas), will resume war with the monarchy following a four-month truce.

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

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.88 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1635 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3145 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0682 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 139.29 JPY

January 02, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Coventry - Wolves : 2 - 0
  • Crystal Palace - Leicester : 2 - 0
  • Luton - Watford : 1 - 2
  • Millwall - Derby : 2 - 1
  • Norwich - Preston : 0 - 3

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Halifax : 1 - 1
  • Aldershot - Exeter : 1 - 0
  • Altrincham - Kidderminster : 3 - 0
  • Burton - Tamworth : 1 - 1
  • Canvey Island - Grays : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 0
  • Ross County - Brechin : 2 - 0
  • St Johnstone - Dundee : 0 - 0
  • St Mirren - Clyde : 2 - 1
  • Stranraer - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Dumbarton - Morton : 0 - 2
  • Forfar - Peterhead : 0 - 1
  • Gretna - Ayr : 3 - 0
  • Partick - Raith Rvs : 1 - 0
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January 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 02, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 09:05 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 02, 2006?


Famous people born on January 02, 2006:

  • Nathalie Armbruster
  • Claudio Echeverri

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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


You are 18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 27 days old,

or 951 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6661 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 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 02, 2006?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 02, 2006:

  • Osa Massen
    Osa Massen

    Copenhagen, denmark -- actress (jack london, rocketship xm).

  • Manus O'Riordan

    Irish writer and journalist.

  • Cecilia Muñoz-Palma

    Filipino lawyer and jurist (b. 1913).

  • Lidia Wysocka
  • Lucienne Camille
  • Nino Sospiri
  • Arlette Gruss

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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


Holidays on January 02, 2006:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2006 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Run It! youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  5. - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's My Goal
  2. - JCB Song
  3. - Hung Up
  4. - George Best - A Tribute
  5. - Nasty Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - I Think They Like Me
  5. - One Wish

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 02, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Ella Y Yo

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

The most popular movies on January 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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Anna Zielinski

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

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

Light from Heaven by Jan Karon

Light from Heaven

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The beloved Mitford series' ninth novel, written by Tim Kavanagh (bestselling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good Father Tim Kavanagh), has been "come up higher." This is not the first time that Kavanagh was asked to do so.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

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.

Forever Odd by Dean Koontz

Forever Odd

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Sometimes a character captures readers' hearts and imaginations so well that they seem to live with him long after the last page has been turned.

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

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

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Wii

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: NA Crave Entertainment; EU Oxygen Interactive (PSP); EU 505 Games (Wii)

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Sports, casino

Publisher: Tecmo

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance II

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos

Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics

Publisher: Idea Factory Nippon Ichi Software Ghostlight

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Who was the US President on January 02, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 02, 2006?

On January 02, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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.

Discover how January 2006 calendar looked like.

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