What happened on Saturday July 08, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 08, 2006:

• Israeli Military Operation in Gaza Strip Israeli forces conducted a two-day intensive operation in the northern Gaza Strip, creating a buffer zone to prevent Hamas rocket attacks. An Israeli armored company advanced near Gaza City, searching for militant tunnels and conducting air strikes.
• Israel Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Terms Israel declined Hamas' proposed ceasefire, demanding the release of Gilad Shalit and an end to Qassam rocket attacks against Israeli towns. Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya sought to negotiate a cessation of hostilities.
• First Manned Ornithopter Flight Canadian aerospace scientists achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully conducting the first confirmed flight of a manned ornithopter - a flying machine that moves by flapping its wings, mimicking bird flight.
• US Diplomatic Efforts for North Korea Talks US diplomat Christopher R. Hill expressed support for resuming six-party talks to address the ongoing North Korean nuclear crisis, signaling continued diplomatic engagement to resolve tensions.
• Japan Restricts North Korean Aid Japanese Agriculture Minister Shoichi Nakagawa announced the termination of food aid to North Korea and potential restrictions on agricultural trade, further isolating the country diplomatically.
• USS Mustin Deployment to Japan The USS Mustin, a sophisticated naval vessel equipped with surface-to-air missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles, was deployed to a Japanese port as part of a routine military positioning strategy.
• Terror Suspects Escape in Saudi Arabia Seven terror suspects managed to escape from a high-security prison in Saudi Arabia, raising significant security concerns in the region.
• Death of Catherine Leroy Catherine Leroy, a renowned French photojournalist who documented conflicts, particularly the Vietnam War, passed away. Born in 1945, she was known for her courageous and compelling war photography.
• Death of June Allyson June Allyson, a prominent American actress known for her roles in Hollywood musicals and dramas during the 1940s and 1950s, passed away. Born in 1917, she was a significant figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 08, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 2006:

• June Allyson

  June Allyson was a beloved Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, renowned for her charming performances in musicals and dramatic films, and a...

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 8th

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.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
3. Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
4. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
5. Gnarls Barkley - 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.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - 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 music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. LeToya - Torn
3. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 2006

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Someone born on July 08, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 6 days old,

or 983 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6885 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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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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