What happened on Tuesday August 08, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2006:

• 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict An ongoing military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, characterized by intense fighting and significant regional tensions in the Middle East.
• Mike Wallace Interviews Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad CBS News's Mike Wallace conducted an exclusive interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, discussing his controversial letter to U.S. President George W. Bush. Ahmadinejad emphasized his desire to offer a different perspective on global issues and addressed questions about Iran's nuclear program.
• Arab League Requests UN Ceasefire Resolution Changes The Arab League submitted a formal request to the United Nations to modify a draft ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hezbollah, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
• Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Increases Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced a halt to interest rate increases, ending a two-year period of consecutive rate hikes. The decision was made in response to slower economic growth and a rise in unemployment rates.
• Israeli PM Comments on Lebanon Troop Deployment Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described Lebanon's plan to deploy 15,000 troops in southern Lebanon as 'interesting', suggesting potential diplomatic negotiations.
• Cigarette Marketing Restrictions A judicial ruling imposed limitations on cigarette marketing, particularly targeting youth, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco consumption and protect public health.
• Lebanon Oil Spill Environmental Impact Lebanon's environment minister warned that the coastline could take up to 10 years to recover from a significant oil spillage, highlighting the long-term environmental consequences of the conflict.
• Chad's President Deby Sworn In, Meets Sudanese President Chadian President Idriss Deby was sworn in for his third term, surprisingly embracing Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who had recently been involved in a campaign against Deby's administration, signaling a potential diplomatic shift.
• Strong Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Espiritu Santo island in Vanuatu at 9:18 AM local time, potentially causing significant geological and potential humanitarian impacts.
• Dell Computer Battery Recall Dell initiated a massive recall of computer batteries due to significant safety concerns, potentially affecting thousands of consumers and impacting the company's reputation.
• Israel Recalls Ambassador from Venezuela Following critical comments by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Israel recalled its Venezuelan ambassador, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
• Nintendo Pokémon 10th Birthday Celebration in New York City Nintendo hosted a massive Pokémon 10th birthday party at Bryant Park in New York City, attracting over 25,000 fans. A highlight of the event was a giant Flying Pikachu balloon, borrowed from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, creating a festive and memorable atmosphere for Pokémon enthusiasts.
• DUPE: Federal Reserve Halts Rate Increases Duplicate of earlier Federal Reserve event, no additional information provided.

Events in 2006

August 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2006

August 08, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.09
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.63

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.33 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1232 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2267 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9712 CNY
• 1 EUR = 147.88 JPY

August 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Amiens : 3 - 1
• Caen - Brest : 1 - 0
• Creteil - Chateauroux : 1 - 3
• Grenoble - Guingamp : 1 - 0
• Gueugnon - Niort : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - West Brom : 1 - 1
• Colchester - Plymouth : 0 - 1
• Crystal Palace - Southend : 3 - 1
• Hull - Barnsley : 2 - 3
• Leicester - Burnley : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 2
• Bradford - Bristol City : 2 - 1
• Brighton - Gillingham : 1 - 0
• Cheltenham - Tranmere : 1 - 0
• Doncaster - Crewe : 3 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Accrington - Darlington : 0 - 2
• Bristol Rvs - Wycombe : 1 - 2
• Bury - Chester : 1 - 3
• Hereford - Lincoln : 1 - 2
• Macclesfield - Hartlepool : 0 - 0

August 08, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2006 can also be written as 8/8/2006 in the US and as 8/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 2006:

• Isabella Barrett

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• Isaiah Fredericks

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Famous people died on August 08, 2006:

• Gay Byrne

  British actor known for his roles in 'Doctor Who'.

• Hélène Hily
• Sylvère Monod

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Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
2. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. Beyonce - Deja Vu

August 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
5. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:59 pm and setting at 05:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2006

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Someone born on August 08, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 6 days old,

or 957 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6703 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2006?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2006.

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