What happened on Thursday December 07, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 07, 2006:

• Typhoon Durian Devastates Philippines and Vietnam Typhoon Durian caused massive destruction across Southeast Asia, resulting in nearly 650 deaths and hundreds of missing persons. The typhoon first struck the Philippines, killing over 550 people, and then continued to Vietnam, where it claimed nearly 100 more lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters of 2006.
• Bush Offers Diplomatic Olive Branch to Syria and Iran President George W. Bush signaled potential diplomatic flexibility by suggesting Syria and Iran could be included in regional talks about Iraq's future, contingent upon meeting specific preconditions. This marked a subtle shift in the administration's typically confrontational approach to these countries.
• Death of Jeane Kirkpatrick, Political Theorist and UN Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, a prominent American political theorist and former United Nations ambassador, passed away. Known for her influential neoconservative views and significant role in the Reagan administration's foreign policy, she was a key intellectual figure in Cold War-era international relations.
• 2006 Fijian Coup d'état A significant political upheaval occurred in Fiji, with military leader Frank Bainimarama orchestrating a coup. The Great Council of Chiefs condemned the action and called for Bainimarama's resignation. Newly installed Prime Minister Jona Senilagakali acknowledged the coup's illegality while arguing it was necessary to address previous governmental misconduct.
• Nintendo Wii Launches in Australia Nintendo released its revolutionary Wii gaming console in Australia, marking a significant moment in the video game industry. The Wii would go on to become one of the most successful gaming platforms, introducing innovative motion-control gameplay to a broad audience.
• Rare Tornado Strikes London A rare T4/F2 tornado tore through Kensal Rise in London, injuring six people and damaging approximately 150 homes. This was the most significant tornado in London since December 1954, highlighting the unusual meteorological event.

Events in 2006

December 07, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 07, 2006

December 07, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 07, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.27
• Apple AAPL: opens at $90.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.16
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.00

Exchange Rates on December 07, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1496 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1951 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8293 CNY
• 1 EUR = 153.14 JPY

December 07, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 341st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 07, 2006 can also be written as 12/7/2006 in the US and as 7/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 07, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 07, 2006:

• Jeane Kirkpatrick

  Prominent American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 16th U.S.

• Jay McShann
• Moses Hardy

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 7th

December 07, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Akon - I Wanna Love You
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Justin Timberlake - My Love
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

December 07, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 07, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite
4. Justin Timberlake featuring TI - My Love
5. Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 07, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 07, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Jim Jones - We Fly High
5. Unk - Walk It Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 7th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 07, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 07, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 07, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 07, 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 December 07, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 10:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on December 07, 2006

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Someone born on December 07, 2006 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 7 days old,

or 961 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6733 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 07, 2006?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 07, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 07, 2006.

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