What happened on Friday June 02, 2006?

About June 2nd, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: China, France, and Germany collaborated to offer a strategic mix of incentives and potential sanctions to Iran, aiming to discourage the country's nuclear weapons development program.
  • Day of the week: June 2nd, 2006 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Ridin' by Chamillionaire
  • #1 UK song: I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom
  • Popular movie: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer

More about June 2nd, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on June 2nd, 2006.

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June 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 2006:

  • International Diplomatic Efforts to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Proliferation China, France, and Germany collaborated to offer a strategic mix of incentives and potential sanctions to Iran, aiming to discourage the country's nuclear weapons development program.
  • Research Highlights Risks of Female Genital Cutting Scientific research revealed that female genital cutting significantly increases infant mortality rates and can cause severe complications during childbirth, highlighting the serious health risks associated with this practice.
  • Anti-Terrorism Raid in London's Forest Gate British police conducted a massive operation involving 250 officers, targeting a suspected terrorist. During the raid, a 23-year-old suspect was confronted and shot, though his injuries were not life-threatening.
  • Apache Leader Seeks Recovery of Geronimo's Remains A descendant of Apache leader Geronimo appealed to President Bush to help recover his ancestor's remains, which were allegedly stolen by Yale University's Skull and Bones society members, including Bush's grandfather, over 90 years ago.
  • BBC Reveals Potential US Military Misconduct in Iraq The BBC broadcast video evidence suggesting a potential massacre committed by US troops in Ishaqi, Iraq, on March 15, 2006, raising serious questions about military conduct.
  • Israel Releases Palestinian Prisoners Israel fulfilled a pledge made under a cease-fire agreement by releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, potentially signaling a move towards diplomatic reconciliation.
  • International Space Station Maintenance Spacewalk Expedition 13/Soyuz TMA-8 astronauts Jeffrey Williams and Pavel Vinogradov conducted an extensive six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station to perform critical maintenance tasks.
  • Mysterious Fireball Observed Across Midwestern United States A spectacular fireball was reported crossing Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, estimated to be approximately 20 miles above the Earth's surface. The event was accompanied by a sonic boom that awakened residents of Minnesota.
  • Jennifer Wilbanks 'Runaway Bride' Legal Resolution Jennifer Wilbanks, known as the 'runaway bride', pleaded no contest to charges related to faking her own abduction.
  • Young Spelling Bee Champion Triumphs Thirteen-year-old Anurag Kashyap won the national spelling bee championship by correctly spelling the complex musical term 'appoggiatura'.

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June 02, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $62.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.50

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 111.57 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1009 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2073 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0205 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 144.16 JPY
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What day of the week was June 02, 2006?


June 02, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 153rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2006 can also be written as 6/2/2006 in the US and as 2/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

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


Famous people died on June 02, 2006:

  • Keith Smith

    English rugby player and coach (b. 1952).

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June 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - Ridin' youtube
  2. - Bad Day youtube
  3. - SOS youtube
  4. - Temperature youtube
  5. - Where'd You Go youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) youtube
  2. - Maneater youtube
  3. - From Paris To Berlin youtube
  4. - Crazy youtube
  5. - Who Knew youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

  1. - It's Goin' Down youtube
  2. - What You Know youtube
  3. - Enough Cryin
  4. - When You're Mad
  5. - Gettin' Some
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June 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 02, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 01:20 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 2006.

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How old is someone born on June 02, 2006?


Someone born on June 02, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 12 days old,

or 988 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6921 days old,

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

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

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