Friday February 03, 2006: on this day
About February 3rd, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: A passenger ferry from Egypt carrying over 1,400 passengers, is sunk in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia.
- Day of the week: February 3rd, 2006 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Daddy Yankee, Isla Fisher
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Check On It by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm
- Popular movie: Shooter directed by Antoine Fuqua
More about February 3rd, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on February 3rd, 2006.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 03, 2006?
- February 03, 2006: What happened on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- February 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- February 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 03, 2006?
- February 03, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- February 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 03, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on February 03, 2006?
What day of the week was February 03, 2006?
February 03, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 03, 2006 can also be written as 2/3/2006 in the US and as 3/2/2006 in UK and Europe.
February 03, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 03, 2006:
- A passenger ferry from egypt carrying over 1,400 passengers, is sunk in the red sea off saudi arabia.
- Jamal al-bedawi was responsible for the uss cole attack. fawaz al-rabeiee was also involved in the plan to attack the french tanker limburg. fawaz al-rabeiee managed to escape from a yemeni prison with 22 other prisoners, 12 being al-qaida convicted.
- In retaliation to yesterday's expulsion from venezuela of john correa, a suspected us spy, jeny figueredo frias was expelled by the united states. the state department spokeswoman described the move in a diplomatic game of "tit-for–tat"
- Over concerns that iran's nuclear program could produce weapons, the international atomic energy agency delayed voting on whether iran should be reported to the un security council until saturday.
- The plot to assassinate president mikhail saakashvili, georgia's president, by shooting down his helicopter was foiled.
- Two car bombs exploded in baghdad shortly after each other, killing at most 16 and injuring more than 90.
- Strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shaking northeastern japan. however, there is no tsunami danger.
- Hezbollah fired 30 mortar shells at idf posts along the northern israeli border. one israeli soldier was lightly wounded. israeli air force responds by striking targets in the southern lebanon of hezbollah.
- Palestinian militants fire at civilian targets in israel at least three qassam missiles from gaza. a rocket struck a kibbutz karmiyah home, injuring four persons, including a 1-year-old infant. this home belonged to a family that was recently expelled from israel's gaza strip unilateral disengagement in 2005.
- Donald rumsfeld, the secretary of defense of the united states, likens hugo chavez's venezuelan president to adolf hitler. as a retaliation jose vicente rangel, venezuela's vice president, refers to the us the third reich. (ap),
- The ferry m/v al-salam buccaccio 98 carrying 1272 passengers, and 105 crew, crashes in bad weather in the red sea as it travels between saudi arabia, egypt, and jordan. so far, 314 people were rescued.
- Boris dittrich, chairman of the dutch d66 party, resigns after the dutch government voted "yes" to participation in nato-led isaf operations in afghanistan.
February 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 03, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.65
- Apple AAPL: opens at $72.28
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.47
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.80
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.55
Exchange Rates on February 03, 2006:
- 1 USD = 118.94 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1443 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2944 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.062 CNY
- 1 EUR = 143.0 JPY
February 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Club Brugge - Lierse : 3 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Ahlen : 3 - 0
- Burghausen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
- Siegen - Saarbrucken : 0 - 4
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
- Clermont - Brest : 0 - 1
- Creteil - Chateauroux : 1 - 1
- Guingamp - Caen : 0 - 0
- Laval - Montpellier : 0 - 2
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Swansea - Bournemouth : 1 - 0
- Tranmere - Huddersfield : 2 - 1
February 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.
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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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February 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 03, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:49 am and setting at 11:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 2006.
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Get your map!Who was born on February 03, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:
- Daddy Yankee
Daddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...
- Isla Fisher
Isla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.
- Blythe Danner
Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...
- Morgan Fairchild
American actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...
- Paul Auster
American director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...
- Nathan Lane
American actor.
- Sean Kingston
Jamaican/american singer/rapper.
- Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.
- Michael Cimino
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Peggy Ann Garner
Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
February 03, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 18 years 3 months old,
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or 952 weeks and 1 day old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 2006?
There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 03, 2006.
February 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 03, 2006:
- Ilka Tanya Payán
Ilka Tanya Payán was a Dominican actress known for her performances in film and television.
- Al Lewis
American actor and activist (b. 1923).
- Angiolina Quinterno
- Erasmo Buzzacchi
- Franco Rossi
- Rafael Salamovich
- Romano Mussolini
- Rufino Bernedo
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Jean Byron
- Ivan Choma
- Reinhart Koselleck
- Louis Jones
- José María Langlais
- Pierre Potier
What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?
Famous deaths on February 3rd:
- Lana Clarkson
American actress and model (born 1962).
- Maria Schneider
Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.
- Audrey Meadows
American actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.
- Joe Alaskey
American actor (b. 1952).
- Mary Healy
New orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).
- Nancy Kulp
Harrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).
- Joahan Gutenberg
Inventor of the printing press.
- Tullio Campagnolo
Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.
- Ranald Boyd
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Kyrstal Lyne
American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
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February 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 03, 2006:
- Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
- United States - Four Chaplains Day.
- Mozambique - Heroes' Day.
Saints celebrated on February 03, 2006:
- Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
- Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
- Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
- Saint Werburgh
- Saint Hadelin (+690)
February 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 03, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
February 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
- Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
- The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
- Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
- Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!
February 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
February 03, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 03, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 03, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
February 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 03, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
February 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 03, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 03, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 03, 2006?
On February 03, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 2006?
On February 03, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 03, 2006?
On February 03, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about February 3rd?
February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of February. 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 February 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
- 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.
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 February 2006?
February 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.