Thursday April 06, 2006: on this day

April 06, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 96th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 2006 can also be written as 4/6/2006 in the US and as 6/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on April 06, 2006:

• In india, western gujarat has been hit by an earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude.
• The world meteorological organization announced that five of the most prominent storm names have been retired from the 2005 atlantic hurricane season. dennis, katrina and rita were among the names that have been retired.
• Washington, d.c.: the national geographic society unveils the restored gospel of judas. the document, written in coptic language, is believed to be from the 2nd century. it was rapidly deteriorating when it was found.
• Mexico city has an ancient pyramid known as the hill of the star, which dates back 1,500 years.
• Boro park, new york city, continues to protest the beating and arrest of a 75 year-old hasidic man for using his cell phone while driving. nypd chief joseph esposito is alleged to have cursed out protestors using anti-semitic language, leading to condemnations and calls for his resignation.
• The discovery of the tiktaalik genus by palaeontologists is an important fossil link between land and fish.
• Israeli police release khaled abu afa, minister of jerusalem affairs in the hamas-led palestinian authority government.
• New zealand's parliament passes a bill which, upon receiving royal assent, will make new zealand sign language third official language in new zealand.
• Experts in health announce that a dead swan found in scotland tested positive for bird flu. (bbc). further confirmation has been made that the bird was infected with the h5n1 virus (bloomberg). the uk and scotland confirm the h5n1 virus. however, they say that a gb-wide requirement for poultry housing would be "disproportionate". (farmers weekly).

April 06, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 06, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.10

Exchange Rates on April 06, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.77 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.153 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2905 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0055 CNY
• 1 EUR = 143.9 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:36 pm and setting at 04:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 2006

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Famous people born on April 06, 2006:

• Janna Jihad

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 6th:

• Candace Cameron Bure

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• Paul Rudd

  Paul rudd is an american actor known for his roles in popular comedies such as 'anchorman' and 'knocked up'.

• Zach Braff

  Zach braff is an american actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as j.d.

• Michael Rooker

  Michael rooker is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'henry: portrait of a serial killer' and 'guardians of the...

• Billy Dee Williams

  Billy dee williams is an american actor best known for his role as lando calrissian in the star wars franchise.

• Myleene Klass

  Myleene klass is a british singer, pianist, and model, best known for being a member of the pop group hear'say and for her appearances on...

• Walter Huston

  Walter huston was a renowned actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as 'the treasure of the sierra madre' and...

• Anita Pallenberg

  Italian-english model actress and fashion design.

• Marilu Henner

  Greek-polish american actress and author.

• Barry Levinson

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 2006?

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Famous people died on April 06, 2006:

• Stefanos Stratigos

  Greek actor and director (b. 1926).

• Maggie Dixon

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1977).

• Francis L. Kellogg

  American businessman and diplomat (d. 2006).

• Rino Serri
• Giovanni Enrico Hoepli
• Jacques Grangette

What famous deaths happened on April 6th?

Famous deaths on April 6th:

• Don Rickles

  Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

• James Best

  James best was an american actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the television series the dukes of hazzard.

• Isaac Asimov

  Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

• Greer Garson

  Anglo-american actress, garson was very popular in the second world war.

• Mary Anderson

  American actress (d. 2014.

• Raphael Sanzio da Urbino

  One of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance, known for his iconic paintings such as 'The School of Athens' and 'The...

• Ihor Stravinsky

  Ihor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor who is widely considered one of the most influential composers of the...

• Meril Haggard

  Known for his hit songs and contributions to country music.

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Holidays on April 06, 2006:

• Tartan Day, a day set aside for the celebration of Scottish influence.
• The date of organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the start of the Restoration Movement by Joseph Smith Junior. Also the date on which this church believes Jesus Christ was born.
• In Thailand, April 6th marks Chakri Day - a day to commemorate King Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty.
• St. Sixtus
• Blessed Notker
• The start of the tax year in the United Kingdom (arising from the 11 day correction to March 25 at the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752).

Observances on April 06, 2006:

• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Saints celebrated on April 06, 2006:

• Saint Isolde
• Saint Balderik
• Saint Marcellinus of Carthage (d.413)
• Saint Wineboud

April 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2. Sean Paul - Temperature
3. Ne-Yo - So Sick
4. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

April 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Ne-Yo - So Sick
3. Orson - No Tomorrow
4. Mary J Blige & U2 - One
5. Embrace - Nature's Law

April 06, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 06, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
3. Keyshia Cole - Love
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. T.I. - What You Know

April 06, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 06, 2006 was Llame Pa' Verte by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 06, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Wisin & Yandel - Llame Pa' Verte
2. Daddy Yankee - Machucando
3. Anais - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
4. Daddy Yankee - Rompe
5. Juanes - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi