Thursday January 05, 2006: on this day

January 05, 2006 was the 5th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 05, 2006, who was born and died on January 05, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Alborada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 2006?


January 05, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 5th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 2006 can also be written as 1/5/2006 in the US and as 5/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 05, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 2006:

  • After venezuelan president hugo chavez praised ollanta humala's left-leaning policies, peru recalls carlos urrutia as its ambassador to venezuela. the peruvian foreign ministry spokeswoman stated that there are concerns about political interference in peru's electoral affairs. president chavez comments were not appropriate.
  • Charles kennedy, leader of britain's liberal democrat party admits to being treated for alcohol-related issues for the past 18 months, but has not drunk in the last two months. this revelation follows growing criticism from party mps about his leadership. he will be standing in a party leadership contest.
  • Insurgent attacks on the cities of kerbala, ramadi in iraq have claimed the lives of at least 130 people.
  • A five-story mecca hotel collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least 76 people. it is possible that the death toll will rise. the majority of those who have died are pilgrims from muslim countries who came to hajj.
  • According to the wall street journal anonymous sources, hewlett-packard is a giant in computer manufacturing and the blackstone group is a private equity company that may be interested in computer sciences corporation.

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January 05, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 05, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $74.83
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.40

Exchange Rates on January 05, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 115.9 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1619 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2756 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0637 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 140.31 JPY

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

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Monaco : 2 - 1
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January 05, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 11:33 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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Who was born on January 05, 2006?


Famous people born on January 05, 2006:

  • Sade Young

    Movie actress.

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Uday Chopra
    Uday Chopra

    Uday Chopra is an Indian actor and producer, known for his work in the Dhoom film series.

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


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 15 days old,

or 954 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6680 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 05, 2006:

  • Lord Merlyn-Rees

    British politician (born 1920).

  • Merlyn Rees

    Welsh educator and politician, home secretary (b. 1920).

  • Luigi Ferraro
  • Keizō Miura
  • Ermes Farina
  • Oscar Di Prata
  • Kenneth «Ken» Mosdell
  • María Fernanda Cartier

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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


Holidays on January 05, 2006:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 2006 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  2. - Run It! youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Laffy Taffy youtube
  5. - Photograph

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 05, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's My Goal
  2. - JCB Song
  3. - Hung Up
  4. - George Best - A Tribute
  5. - Nasty Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - I Think They Like Me
  5. - One Wish

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 05, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 05, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Ella Y Yo

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

The most popular movies on January 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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Anna Zielinski

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

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

The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

The Year Of Magical Thinking

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A stunning book by one of America's most iconic writers. Joan Didion shares a deeply personal, yet universal experience. It is a portrait of a married life and a relationship.

The Education Of A Coach by David Halberstam

The Education Of A Coach

By:

David Halberstam, who died six years ago, is still a respected journalist and an authority on American history and American life in the decades since WWII.

Light from Heaven by Jan Karon

Light from Heaven

By:

The beloved Mitford series' ninth novel, written by Tim Kavanagh (bestselling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good Father Tim Kavanagh), has been "come up higher." This is not the first time that Kavanagh was asked to do so.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

The Camel Club by David Baldacci

The Camel Club

By:

The CAMEL CLUB is a club that exists on the fringes Washington, D.C. It consists of four strange members. They are led by an unknown man called "Oliver Stone" and study conspiracy theories, current events, government machinations, and other topics …

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

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

Ass Hunter

Ass Hunter

Platform: Adobe Flash, Android

Genre: Top down shooter

CivCity: Rome

CivCity: Rome

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City-building

Publisher: 2K Games

Commandos: Strike Force

Commandos: Strike Force

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

Platform: PlayStation 2 Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS GameCube Wii

Genre: Platformer, Action-Adventure Game, Racing Game, Rail Shooter

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on January 05, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 05, 2006?

On January 05, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. 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 January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

Find out more about January 5th

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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 January 2006?

January 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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