Saturday August 05, 2006: on this day

August 05, 2006 was the 217th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 2006, who was born and died on August 05, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 2006?


August 05, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2006 can also be written as 8/5/2006 in the US and as 5/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 05, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 2006:

  • The republic of china (taiwan), has severed diplomatic relations with chad, reducing the number of countries that maintain official relations with it down to 24. the reason was cited by the roc foreign ministry as chad's intent to establish relations with people's republic of china.
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  • Hamid reza asefi, spokesperson for iran's foreign ministry, calls for the formation of an international investigation commission to investigate the continuing atrocities committed by the zionist regime of lebanon and to prosecute those responsible.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
  • France and the usa have reached an agreement on the text of a un resolution to stop fighting between israel, hezbollah and other countries.
  • Near cuba, tropical depression chris begins to subside.
  • Southeastern anatolia project - construction of the ilisu dam begins, which, upon completion, would flood the ancient turkish city of hasankeyf.
  • Hamid reza asefi, spokesperson for iran's foreign ministry, calls for "formation of an international investigation committee to investigate the ongoing atrocities committed by the zionist regime of lebanon and to prosecute those responsible."
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:: france and the usa have reached an agreement on the text of a un resolution to end fighting between israel, hezbollah. (bbc news: an israeli commando raids tyre at night.
  • Israeli commandos stage a nighttime raid on tyre.
  • Floyd landis, a cyclist who won the 2006 tour de france was positive for excess testosterone.

August 05, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 05, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • Bergen - St Truiden : 2 - 0
  • Beveren - Westerlo : 0 - 3
  • Cercle Brugge - Lokeren : 0 - 0
  • Gent - Mouscron : 1 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Valenciennes : 1 - 1
  • Bordeaux - Toulouse : 2 - 0
  • Le Mans - Nice : 1 - 0
  • Lens - Troyes : 1 - 0
  • Nancy - Monaco : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Cardiff : 1 - 2
  • Birmingham - Colchester : 2 - 1
  • Burnley - QPR : 2 - 0
  • Ipswich - Crystal Palace : 1 - 2
  • Leeds - Norwich : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie Utd - Ross County : 0 - 2
  • Dundee - Partick : 0 - 1
  • Gretna - Hamilton : 6 - 0
  • Livingston - Queen of Sth : 2 - 0
  • St Johnstone - Clyde : 0 - 0
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August 05, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 02:06 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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Who was born on August 05, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 7 months old,

or 211 months and 14 days old,

or 919 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6436 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2006?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 2006.

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August 05, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 2006:

  • Susan Butcher

    American dog sled racing champion, four-time winner at the iditarod alaskan dog race.

  • Romolo Garroni
  • Hugo Schiltz
  • Aron Jakovlevič Gurevič
  • Iain Macmillan
  • Adrienne Clostre

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 2006:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Buttons
  5. - It's Goin' Down

August 05, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 05, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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:

  1. - Me & U
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Shoulder Lean
  4. - So What
  5. - Deja Vu

August 05, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 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:

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Down
  3. - Angelito
  4. - Hips Don't Lie
  5. - Caile

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August 05, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 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

August 05, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 05, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lifeguard by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Lifeguard

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The wildest thriller by "one of America’s most influential authors" (New York Times Working as a lifeguard at a luxury Florida resort, Ned Kelly finds the woman of his dreams.

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

By:

John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

Dangerous by Nora Roberts

Dangerous

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It was risky business She was a confusing combination of innocence and mystery. However, Liz was the key to his brother's murder so Jonas Sharpe had no choice but to stay close.

Sleeping With Fear by Kay Hooper

Sleeping With Fear

By:

Fear has never been closer ....New York Times bestseller Kay Hooper brings fear to the forefront with her relentless thriller.

Cover Of Night by Linda Howard

Cover Of Night

By:

Linda Howard, the bestselling author, is known for her riveting new novel that will set your heart racing.

August 05, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Call of Duty 3

Call of Duty 3

Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Wii, PlayStation 3

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Raving Rabbids

Raving Rabbids

Genre: Party

Publisher: Ubisoft

Brave Story: New Traveler

Brave Story: New Traveler

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA Xseed Games

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Platform: Xbox Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 Game Boy Advance PlayStation Portable Wii PlayStation 3

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

Barrow Hill

Barrow Hill

Platform: PC

Genre: First-person adventure

Publisher: Shadow Tor Studios Lighthouse Interactive Got Game Entertainment Akella

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Who was the US President on August 05, 2006?

On August 05, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 2006?

On August 05, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2006?

On August 05, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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 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.

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