Tuesday June 06, 2006

US date format: 6/6/2006, UK date format: 6/6/2006

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on June 6, 2006).

The number one song in US was Ridin' by Chamillionaire. I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while I Say A Little Prayer by E. Lynn Harris was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Drop Dead Gorgeous. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix or Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge.

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.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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June 06, 2006 Events

What happened on June 06, 2006?


Historical Events

  • Toronto terrorist case 2006: Toronto police discover an alleged plot where Steven Vikash Chand alias Abdul Shakur wanted to invade the Parliament of Canada and assassinate Prime Minster Stephen Harper.
  • Iraqi insurgency
  • According to the Iraqi Health Ministry, 6,025 civilian bodies were brought to Baghdad's central morgue in the first five month of this year.
  • The Iraqi government has requested that the United Nations join the investigation into the alleged massacres of American soldiers.
  • Conflict between Chad and Sudan
  • 350 cattle heads were stolen by the Sudanese Janjaweed from Goz Beida in Chad.
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What happened on June 06 in history? Find out the list of June 6th major events

What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006

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June 06, 2006 Famous Deaths


Other June 6th famous deaths

  • Jean Harlow

    Actress (Bombshell), dies from gallbladder infection at 26.

  • American actor and director (d. 2005).

  • French artist considered an important figure in post-war European art.

  • Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Jazz tenor saxophonist (Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey).

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June 06, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

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June 06, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 06, 2006?


The day of the week was Tuesday.

June 6th marks the 156th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 208 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on June 06, 2006? Which were the top hits on June 06, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Ridin'
  2. - Bad Dayyoutube
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - Where'd You Go
  5. - SOSyoutube

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  2. - Maneater
  3. - From Paris To Berlin
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Who Knew

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Enough Cryin
  3. - What You Know
  4. - Torn
  5. - Snap Yo Fingers

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Caile
  3. - Angelito
  4. - Down
  5. - Machucando

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in June 2006?

Books

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I Say A Little Prayer by E. Lynn Harris

I Say A Little Prayer

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USA Today, Washington Post, New York Times BestsellerChauncey Grier, the suave, successful owner of Cute Boy Greeting Card Company never fails to attract the attention of men just like her.

Dead Watch by John Sandford

Dead Watch

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller of Lucas Davenport novels is "a page-turner [and] a new hero" (Minneapolis Star Tribune).

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

By:

PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Promise Me by Harlan Coben

Promise Me

By:

The school year is nearly over. Some high school students will make the dangerous and common mistake of drinking during these final pressure cooker months.

Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts

Blue Smoke

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts tells a story of gut-level terror, human triumph and the bonds that can carry us through our darkest hours. Reena Hale was born in the devastating--but beautiful--fire that destroyed her family's pizzeria …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Atari

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Activision

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Platform: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, arcade

Genre: Flight combat

Publisher: Ubisoft

Championship Manager 2007

Championship Manager 2007

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Mac OS X

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Virtual Programming (Mac)

AquaZone: Life Simulator

AquaZone: Life Simulator

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Frontier Groove

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $60.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.55
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.06

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 113.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1134 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2158 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.012 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 145.15 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on June 06, 2006?

On June 06, 2006 the day of the week was Tuesday.

What zodiac sign is June 06, 2006?

On June 06, 2006 the zodiac sign was Gemini.

Who was the US President on June 06, 2006?

On June 06, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 06, 2006?

On June 06, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 06, 2006?

On June 06, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on June 06, 2006?

Famous people died on June 06, 2006 include, Billy Preston, Camille Sandorfy, Lyda Indart.

What was the number one song in June 06, 2006?

The number one song in the week of June 06, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire in US and I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom in UK.

What were the top hits on June 06, 2006?

The top hits on June 06, 2006 were Ridin' by Chamillionaire, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado in US and I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, Maneater by Nelly Furtado, From Paris To Berlin by Infernal in UK.