What happened on Wednesday January 04, 2006?

Here's what happened on January 04, 2006:

• Ariel Sharon's Serious Health Crisis Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, 77, suffers a significant stroke. He is placed under anesthesia and requires breathing assistance. His deputy, Vice Minister Ehud Olmert, assumes leadership responsibilities.
• Ariel Sharon's Power Transfer Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's governmental powers are transferred to his deputy, Vice Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, following a massive hemorrhagic stroke.
• Sago Mine Disaster Media Misinformation A significant media error occurred when news organizations mistakenly reported that 12 miners were found alive in the Sago Mine Disaster. Multiple USA newspapers published front-page headlines like "ALIVE!" when, tragically, all 12 miners had actually perished.
• Avian Flu Cases in Turkey Turkish health authorities confirm two human cases of avian flu, raising international health concerns about potential pandemic risks.
• Java Landslide Disaster Following flash floods in Java, a devastating landslide destroys a village. Fourteen people are confirmed dead, with many more potentially injured. This marks the second such incident in the area within a week.
• Death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, passed away. Born in 1946, he was a prominent leader in the UAE.
• Saudi King's Diplomatic Gesture King Abdullah al-Saud of Saudi Arabia offers to fund repairs for the Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, and additionally proposes financing educational initiatives in the country.
• DOE Energy Efficiency Contract The U.S. Department of Energy announces a contract to improve energy efficiency at the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, projecting annual savings of over $2 million.

Events in 2006

January 04, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 2006

January 04, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 04, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $75.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.77
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.20

Exchange Rates on January 04, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1474 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2764 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.067 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.62 JPY

January 04, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Le Mans - Metz : 2 - 0
• Lille - Ajaccio : 2 - 0
• Marseille - Lens : 1 - 1
• Nancy - Bordeaux : 0 - 0
• Nantes - Rennes : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man City - Tottenham : 0 - 2

January 04, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 2006 can also be written as 1/4/2006 in the US and as 4/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

Famous people died on January 04, 2006:

• Irving Layton

  Prominent Romanian-Canadian poet and academic who was a significant figure in Canadian literature during the 20th century.

• Milton Himmelfarb

  Renowned American Jewish intellectual, sociographer, and author known for his scholarly contributions to Jewish social studies and cultural...

• Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

  Emirati politician, 1st prime minister of the united arab emirates (b. 1946).

• Fausto Coen

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 2006 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. D4L - Laffy Taffy
5. Nickelback - Photograph

January 04, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
2. Nizlopi - JCB Song
3. Madonna - Hung Up
4. Brian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best - A Tribute
5. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl

January 04, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
3. Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
4. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 10:20 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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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 2006

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Someone born on January 04, 2006 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 19 days old,

or 1007 weeks

or 7049 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 2006?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 04, 2006.

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