Thursday October 05, 2006: on this day

October 05, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 278th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2006 can also be written as 10/5/2006 in the US and as 5/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on October 05, 2006:

• For the third consecutive day, the dow jones industrial average closes at an all-time high.
• German authorities discovered 51 skeletons in a mass grave at menden-barge, sauerland. these skeletons are believed to be the remains of nazi victims during world war ii.
• Mark foley scandal
• Mark foley scandal: fourteen subpoenas were issued by the house ethics committee to members of congress, and aides, to determine who knew about explicit exchanges between mark foley, a former representative and underage congressional pages.
• According to reports, abu ayyub al-masri (also known as abu hamza al-muhajir), the leader of al-qaeda, was killed in haditha. although initially believed to be his, dna analysis is underway on the body. most government sources remain skeptical.
• The european central bank increases its interest rate by 3% to 3.255%, marking the fifth increase in 11 months. the bank of england decides that interest rates in the united kingdom will remain unchanged.
• Edmund daukoru (a nigerian oil minister, president of the organization of petroleum exporting countries) announces that an emergency meeting will be held to reduce output. according to the financial times, opec has agreed to reduce output by 4% in order to protect the oil price.
• The post-soviet georgia municipal elections are seen as a critical test for the country’s current government in the midst of ongoing tensions and conflicts with russia.
• Ntv tv in turkey reports that 260 turkish soldiers are joining the peacekeeping force for lebanon.
• Nato expands its security mission in afghanistan and takes command of more 13,000 u.s. soldiers in the east.
• Thai authorities make efforts to reach peace with two muslim insurgencies: the patani united liberation organisation pulo and bersatu. they are fighting the government of the muslim-majority southern provinces of thailand.
• The court of appeal of england and wales has ruled that ss storaa, a merchant vessel, is eligible to be protected as a war grave by the protection of military remains act 1986.

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

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.26
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.53
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.92
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.01
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.81

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.74 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1256 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2523 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9073 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.39 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 06:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 2006

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Famous people born on October 05, 2006:

• Jacob Tremblay

  Young Canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'Room' and 'Wonder'.

Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

• Kate Winslet

  English singer and actress.

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

  Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

• Maja Salvador

  Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

• Imran Khan

  Pakistani politician and cricketer.

• Sophie Favier

  Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

• Marie Laforêt

  French actress and singer.

• Guy Pearce

  British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

• Bob Geldof

  Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

• Bernie Mac

  American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

• Karen Allen

  American actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 5th

You are 17 years 6 months old,

or 210 months and 18 days old,

or 915 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6410 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on October 05, 2006:

• Antonio Peña

  Mexican wrestling promoter, founded lucha libre aaa world wide (b. 1953).

• Jennifer Moss

  English actress (born 1945).

• Hrvoje Jukić
• Speedy Long
• George King
• Franco Alasia
• Giuseppe Bonomo
• Miroslav Brozović
• Cleveland Buckner
• Liao Hansheng

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

• Rodney Dangerfield

  Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

• Geoffrey Holder

  Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

• Andrew Keir

  Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

• Barbara Nichols

  Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

• Charles Napier

  American singer and actor (d. 2011).

• Leonard Rossiter

  British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

• Odester Jobs

  Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

• Ryzen Jobs

  Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.

• Kimothy Jobs

  Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

• Bravery Jobs

  Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 5th

Observances on October 05, 2006:

• World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

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

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Ludacris - Money Maker
3. The Fray - How To Save A Life
4. Fergie - London Bridge
5. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

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

1. Razorlight - America
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
3. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. The Killers - When You Were Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2006 was Call On Me by Janet & Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

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

1. Janet & Nelly - Call On Me
2. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
3. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
4. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

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

1. Paulina Rubio - Ni Una Sola Palabra
2. Mana - Labios Compartidos
3. Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam
4. Toby Love Featuring Rakim & Ken-Y - Tengo Un Amor
5. Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol