Saturday July 08, 2006: on this day

July 08, 2006 was the 189th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 08, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 08, 2006, who was born and died on July 08, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Foursome) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 2006?


July 08, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 189th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2006 can also be written as 7/8/2006 in the US and as 8/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 2006:

  • The uss "mustin", which is equipped with surface-to-air missiles and tomahawk cruise missiles, was deployed to a japanese port. this is a regular schedule and is not in response north korea's missile tests.
  • Aerospace scientists in canada make the first confirmed flight of a manned, ornithopter under its own power.
  • Christopher r. hill, us diplomat, indicates support for the informal resumption by six parties of talks aimed to resolving north korea's nuclear crisis.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine (operation summer rains).
  • Seven terror suspects escaped from a saudi arabian jail.
  • Israel rejects hamas' ceasefire terms - palestinian pm ismail haniya demands a ceasefire in order to end the fighting in gaza strip. israel demands that gilad shalit be released and that qassam cease rocket attacks against israeli towns. (bbc),
  • After a two-day intensive operation to create a buffer zone that would stop hamas militants firing rockets at israel, israeli forces have withdrawn from the northern gaza strip. an israeli armoured company crosses the karni crossing into gaza strip. it then advances to 500m of gaza city in search of tunnels that could be used by palestinian militants. numerous strikes are carried out by the israeli air force against militants in gaza strip. (bbc), (haaretz),
  • Eu warns israel against using "disproportionate force" during its operations in gaza strip. a minister from hamas urges all armed forces in gaza to oppose israeli troops. (bbc),
  • A blast in gaza city kills three members of a palestinian family (a mother and two children). palestinian sources claim that an israeli tank shell was responsible for the blast. however, the israel defense forces claims it did not fire any tank or artillery shots at the area. according to an israeli air force investigation, the blast was not caused by its air strikes. in preparation for an israeli invasion, a number of improvised explosives were placed in gaza over the last week.
  • Shoichi nakagawa (japan's agriculture minister) announced that japan would no longer provide food aid for north korea and that japan was considering limiting agricultural trade between the two countries. japan had previously banned north korean ships from entering japanese ports.

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July 08, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 8th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 08, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:43 pm and setting at 03:25 am.

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

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Who was born on July 08, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    American actor and rapper, known for his roles in films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia Bush is an American actress, director, and activist, best known for her role in the TV series One Tree Hill.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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July 08, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 9 months old,

or 213 months and 11 days old,

or 927 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6495 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 2006.

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

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

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

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July 08, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 08, 2006:

  • June Allyson

    Golden Age Hollywood actress known for her roles in musicals and dramas.

  • Peter Hawkins

    British voice actor and actor (born in 1924).

  • Ana María Campoy
  • Sabine Dünser

What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Brinly Shelley

    Brinly Shelley was a Romantic poet known for their lyrical and imaginative works, including the classic poem 'Ozymandias'.

  • Lyal Watson

    Esteemed biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Colburn Shelley

    Colburn Shelley was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and visionary works.

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July 08, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 08, 2006:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Do I Make You Proud youtube
  4. - It's Goin' Down
  5. - Crazy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

July 08, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 08, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 08, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 08, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 08, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

July 08, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 08, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

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

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

July 08, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 08, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

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What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver

The Cold Moon

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An eerie pattern emerges in two murder scenes that were equally brutal on a cold December night. The killer is using a clock with a moon face to tick away the victims' last moments.

Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich

Twelve Sharp

By:

Welcome to Trenton in New Jersey. Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, is about to collapse in Janet Evanovich’s wildest and hottest novel yet. THEN

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

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Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

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John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

July 08, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 08, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cooking Mama

Cooking Mama

Platform: Nintendo DS iOS

Genre: Simulation, Mini-game

Publisher: JP Taito Corporation; NA Majesco Entertainment; PAL 505 Games

Raving Rabbids

Raving Rabbids

Genre: Party

Publisher: Ubisoft

Wii Sports

Wii Sports

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Bounty Hounds

Bounty Hounds

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Namco

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, mobile phone

Genre: Action, platform

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on July 08, 2006?

On July 08, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 08, 2006?

On July 08, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 2006?

On July 08, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 8th?

July 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for July 2006?

July 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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