What happened on Tuesday June 06, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 06, 2006:

• Toronto Terror Plot Uncovered Canadian authorities disrupted an alleged terrorist plot where Steven Vikash Chand (alias Abdul Shakur) planned to invade Parliament and assassinate Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
• Serbia Declares Independence Serbia officially declared independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, a crucial step in the region's post-Yugoslav political transformation.
• Union of Islamic Courts Takes Mogadishu The Union of Islamic Courts seized control of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, effectively ending the city's long-standing warlord rule and marking a significant political shift.
• Billy Preston, Legendary Musician, Dies Billy Preston, a groundbreaking American musician, songwriter, and singer who collaborated with The Beatles and other major artists, died at age 59.
• Australia Explores Nuclear Energy Options Australia's Howard government appointed Ziggy Switkowski to lead a commission investigating the potential introduction and use of nuclear energy in the country.
• Passing of Arnold Newman, Pioneering Photographer Arnold Newman, an influential American photographer renowned for his 'environmental portraits' of artists and politicians, died at 88.
• Death of Hilton Ruiz, Puerto Rican-American Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz, a renowned Puerto Rican-American jazz pianist known for his innovative fusion of Latin and jazz styles, passed away at the age of 54.
• The Omen Movie Release on 06/06/06 The horror film remake 'The Omen' was strategically released on June 6, 2006 (06/06/06) to capitalize on the date's perceived religious significance related to the 'number of the beast'.
• 40th Anniversary High Mass of Satanism Los Angeles hosted the 40th Anniversary High Mass of Satanism, with Satanists from nine countries gathering to commemorate the occasion.
• Numerological Baseball Curiosity On 06/06/06, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored six runs in the sixth inning during the sixth game of their homestand, creating a numerically interesting baseball moment.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on June 06, 2006:

• 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 on June 06, 2006:

• 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

June 06, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 157th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

June 06, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Famous people died on June 06, 2006:

• Billy Preston

  American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (b. 1946).

• Arnold Newman
• Hilton Ruiz
• Giuseppe Bruno

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on June 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 2006 was Ridin' by Chamillionaire, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
2. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go
5. Rihanna - SOS

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. T.I. - What You Know
4. LeToya - Torn
5. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 02:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on June 06, 2006

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Someone born on June 06, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 1 day old,

or 987 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6910 days old,

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

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 06, 2006.

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