Saturday January 06, 2007, Epiphany: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 1/6/2007, UK date format: 6/1/2007

January 6th, 2007 was the 6th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Capricorn. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was Irreplaceable by Beyonce. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis was #1 song in the UK.

Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2007 while Marley & Me by John Grogan was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Cosmic Family or 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at January 06 across the years or at January 2007 calendar.

January 06, 2007 Events

What happened on January 06, 2007?

Historical Events

Overnight storms knocked out power in Vancouver and Victoria. After the roof had been opened a day before, the storm uprooted trees in Stanley Park and filled BC Place.
The Sunday Times (UK), reports that Israel has plans to destroy Iran's nuclear weapons facilities and uranium enrichment plants with tactical nuclear weapons. This is in the event of U.S. military intervention. Iran responded by saying that anyone who attacks Iran will quickly regret their actions. Israel denies that such plans were ever made.
At least 15 people were killed and many more injured in a bus bomb attack in Sri Lanka. It happened near Hikkaduwa, a tourist destination. Although the Sri Lankan government has declared the Tamil Tigers guilty, the rebel group denies any involvement.
A bus accident in Comilla, Bangladesh has claimed the lives of at least 40 people.
Nine bodies found bound and gagged in Uruapan state, Michoacan, Mexico, were discovered in a grave. Drug gangs are suspected.
Jeff Bezos is the Amazon.com founder, billionaire, and he has taken part in the ampquotbudget Space Raceampquot by performing a test flight of the Blue Origin passenger rocket, The New Shepard.
The eastern United States experienced record-breaking temperatures, with New York City reaching 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 Celsius).
Although the British Army has raised its maximum age for recruitment from 26 to 33 years, it denies that this is an attempt to increase its ability to recruit young people. Some soldiers may still be in service until age 55, even though the normal term of engagement is 22 years.
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January 06, 2007 Famous Birthdays

Other January 6th famous birthdays

Elizabeth Teissier
Thierry Ardisson
French producer, host, and movie producer.
Rowan Atkinson
Actor and comedian from England.
Irina Shayk
Russian-born model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Model.

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How old am I?

If January 06, 2007 is your birthday you are 16 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 06.

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January 06, 2007 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 06, 2007?

Daisy de Galard
Yvon Durelle
Frédéric Etsou Nzabi Bamungwabi
Charmion King
Roberta Wohlstetter
Frederic Etsou
Peter Kleinow
Sneaky Pete Kleinow
American special-effects artist and musician (Born 1934).

Other January 6th famous deaths

Rudolf Nureyev
Russian-French choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
Michel Petrucciani
French composer and pianist who overcame his physical handicap as a dwarf to collaborate with well-known musicians like Charles Lloyd and...
Dizzy Gillespie
acclaimed jazz trumpet player (Born 1917).
Duane Hanson
American sculptor and artist.

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January 06, 2007 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

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

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Pig

Element: Fire

Pig personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in January 06, 2007 reveal something about your future ? Find out

January 06, 2007 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 06, 2007?

The day of the week was Saturday.

January 6th marks the 5th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2007.

There are 359 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2007 calendar

January	2007
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

January 06, 2007 Holidays and Observances

What is special on January 06, 2007?

Holidays

Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)

Music charts

What was the number one song on January 06, 2007? Which were the top hits on January 06, 2007?
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