What happened on Friday January 06, 2006?

Here's what happened on January 06, 2006:

• H5N1 Avian Flu Tragedy in Turkey A third child from the same family in eastern Turkey died from H5N1 avian flu. Hulya Kocyigit, 11, followed her siblings Fatma (15) and Mehmet Ali in succumbing to the disease, marking a significant human transmission outside of China and Southeast Asia.
• Zapatista Nationwide Tour The Zapatistas, led by Subcomandante Marcos, began a six-month nationwide tour of Mexico to unify social movements. The tour coincided with presidential election campaigns, with Marcos criticizing all party candidates as criminals and liars who disregard the Mexican people.
• Janjaweed Attack in Chad Janjaweed militants crossed the Sudanese border into Chad, attacking the villages of Boroto and Ade. The attack resulted in nine deaths and three serious injuries. Chad warned Sudan of potential retaliation against Janjaweed and UFDC rebel attacks.
• Kashmir Earthquake Aftermath Following the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, SOS Children reported widespread health issues in emergency camps, including gastroenteritis and pneumonia. The organization was caring for 106 children who had lost their parents due to the disaster.
• Ariel Sharon's Medical Treatment Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon successfully underwent a third round of surgery to address increased cranial pressure.
• 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season Concludes The record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded with the dissipation of Tropical Storm Zeta.
• Death of Yao Wenyuan The People's Republic of China officially announced the death of Yao Wenyuan, the last remaining member of the infamous Gang of Four, who passed away on December 23, 2005.
• India Blocks French Warship Due to Asbestos The Supreme Court of India denied access to the Alang port for the French warship Clemenceau due to its significant asbestos content, citing environmental and health concerns.
• Death of Lou Rawls Lou Rawls, a renowned American singer and influential R&B artist who was born in 1933, passed away.
• Justin Upton's Record-Breaking Contract 18-year-old shortstop Justin Upton signed a groundbreaking five-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for US$6.1 million, which represented the largest signing bonus for a drafted player who was not a free agent at the time.
• DOE Seeks Proposals for Argonne National Laboratory The U.S. Department of Energy announced it is seeking comments on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for competitively selecting a management and operating (M&O) contractor for Argonne National Laboratory.
• Hopman Cup Tennis Results At the Hopman Cup Tennis tournament, American pair Lisa Raymond and Taylor Dent defeated Dutch players Michaëlla Krajicek and Peter Wessels with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 7-6, securing their 4th American title.
• Blue Jays Trade Corey Koskie The Toronto Blue Jays traded baseball player Corey Koskie to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Brian Wolfe.

Events in 2006

January 06, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on January 06, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.76
• Apple AAPL: opens at $75.24
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.95

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1662 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.269 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.063 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.04 JPY

January 06, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bologna - Triestina : 0 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Belenenses - Gil Vicente : 0 - 2
• Nacional - Setubal : 2 - 2

January 06, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2006 can also be written as 1/6/2006 in the US and as 6/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

Famous people died on January 06, 2006:

• Lou Rawls

  Grammy Award-winning American soul and jazz singer known for his smooth baritone voice and hit songs.

• Hugh Thompson

  Decorated Vietnam War helicopter pilot who played a crucial role in exposing the My Lai Massacre.

• Joseph Milik
• Comandanta Ramona (47)

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on January 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 6th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:23 am and setting at 12:44 am.

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 06, 2006

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Someone born on January 06, 2006 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 17 days old,

or 1006 weeks and 5 days old,

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