Thursday August 03, 2006: on this day
August 03, 2006 was the 215th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 03, 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 03, 2006, who was born and died on August 03, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 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 3rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 2006?
- August 03, 2006: What happened on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- August 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 2006?
- August 03, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 2006?
What day of the week was August 03, 2006?
August 03, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 215th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 2006 can also be written as 8/3/2006 in the US and as 3/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 2006:
- After being devastated by flooding, north korea refuses to accept aid. over a million people have been evacuated and more than one hundred are still missing. cnn news
- Iraq war:
- Shiites in the middle and south of the country waved iraqi flags, and shouted "death to america!" death to israel! as they boarded buses bound for baghdad’s sadr city, they were greeted by their fellow protesters. they were joined by other shiite protestors when cleric moqtada al-sadr summoned them to the capital to protest israel's attack on lebanon. the protest will begin following friday prayers. perth news (australia), international herald tribune
- A military court heard that four us soldiers were charged with killing three iraqi detainees. one soldier said they smiled before shooting them.
- The union of french jewish employers and professionals, conseil representatif des institutions juives de france and the vigilance bureau against anti-semitism (bvca) have condemned a french foreign minister philippe douste–blazy's declaration that tehran was "a stabilising factor in the middle east."
- The tropical storm chris is expected to weaken and not become a hurricane.
- Viktor yanukovich, the ukrainian president, nominates viktor yanukovich as his political rival to become prime minister.
- The worst violence in sri lanka since 2002, when they reached an agreement to cease fire, has seen escalating clashes between the army of sri lanka and the liberation tigers of tamil eelam.
- Mahmoud ahmadinejad stated that the ampquotmain way to end the conflict in lebanon was to eliminate the zionist regime.
- 8 israeli civilians were killed and 39 others were injured by 160 rockets that hit israeli towns. hezbollah rocket strikes have killed all 28 civilian israeli victims in the conflict. these attacks have not caused any military deaths. (ynet),
- The idf investigation into qana's attack that resulted in the deaths of a number civilians has been concluded. according to the idf, they did not know that civilians were inside the building and assumed that they had been evacuated. hezbollah was also blamed by the idf for using civilians to shield them. the idf pointed out that more than 150 rockets were fired from qana since the beginning of the conflict.
- A member of the islamic movement of uzbekistan allegedly killed himself and a tajikistan police officer with a handgrenade in tajikistan’s northern sughd region rferl.org.
- General john abizaid, the top us commander in middle east, said that iraq could be heading towards civil war if sectarian violence continues.
- In a confidential memo, britain's former ambassador to baghdad warned tony blair that civil war in iraq is more likely than democracy.
- Israel bombs beirut again
- Human rights watch published a report critiquing hezbollah's covert operations behind civilians and israel's deliberate targeting of civilians.
August 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 03, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.07
- Apple AAPL: opens at $67.91
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.18
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.55
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.00
Exchange Rates on August 03, 2006:
- 1 USD = 114.96 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1247 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.231 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.975 CNY
- 1 EUR = 147.13 JPY
August 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Guingamp - Ajaccio : 1 - 1
August 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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August 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 12:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.
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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 2006
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Get your map!Who was born on August 03, 2006?
Famous people born on August 03, 2006:
- Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
- Evangeline Lilly
Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
- Lambert Wilson
French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
- Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
- Martha Stewart
American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
- Martin Sheen
American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
- Mathieu Kassovitz
French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
- Michael Ealy
Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
- Cécile Aubry
French actress, author, and dancer.
- John Landis
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- John Eisenhower
American diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 25 days old,
or 921 weeks
or 6447 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2006?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2006.
August 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 2006:
- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
After her 1938 debut, she was a german singer with berlin city opera.
- Arthur Lee
American psychedelic rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (love) (born 1945).
- Francisco Javier Toledo
- Giuseppe Marton
- Richard Barrett
- Rosendo Hernández
- Roy Pugh
- Kenneth Richmond
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
- Lenny Bruce
American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
- Carolyn Jones
American actress.
- Ida Lupino
British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
- Mark Margolis
American actor (b. 1939).
- Christopher Hewett
English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
- Bubba Smith
Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
- Coleen Gray
American actress.
- Carmen Silvera
Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
- Betty Amann
American actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseff Conrad
Renowned novelist known for works like 'Heart of Darkness'.
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August 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 2006:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 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 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 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:
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Cassie - Me & U
- The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
August 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 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 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 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:
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
- Rihanna - Unfaithful
- Cascada - Everytime We Touch
- James Morrison - You Give Me Something
August 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 03, 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:
- Cassie - Me & U
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
August 03, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 03, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 03, 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:
- Mana - Labios Compartidos
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
August 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:
August 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 03, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 03, 2006?
On August 03, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 2006?
On August 03, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 2006?
On August 03, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
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.