Wednesday August 09, 2006

US date format: 8/9/2006, UK date format: 9/8/2006

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 9, 2006).

Famous birthdays on this day include Hunter In The Gym .

The number one song in US was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison. Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while The Long Tail by Chris Anderson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine or Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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August 09, 2006 Events

What happened on August 09, 2006?


Historical Events

  • Venezuela's opposition has chosen Manuel Rosales (Gouvernor of Zulia State) as its unity candidate in the December presidential election.
  • The partial recount of votes for the 2006 disputed presidential election in Mexico begins on July 2. This is amid protests over alleged electoral irregularities. (CBC),
  • As part of the Dakar agreement, Chad and Sudan resume diplomatic relationships. In front of cheering crowds in N'Djamena, the heads of state from Chad, Sudan and Libya embrace.
  • Due to high levels of pesticide residue found in water, Kerala in India has banned the manufacture and sale of soft drinks manufactured by PepsiCo or The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Severe tropical storm Bopha, which has already killed two people in the Philippines makes landfall in Taiwan. Typhoon Saomai, Tropical Storm Maria and Tropical Storm Maria are also possible to hit the Chinese mainland and Japan.
  • 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict:
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What happened on August 09 in history? Find out the list of August 9th major events

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August 09, 2006 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on August 09, 2006?

Other August 9th famous birthdays

  • Whitney Houston

    American pop diva with a three octave range, a spectacular video and film actress. A precocious beauty with virtuosity and lyrical authority, she began a carefully planned career in 1981 with TV commercials and guest spots. She also modeled in Glamour and Vogue and sang club dates with her mother, Cissy. With her debut album, Houston sold over 18 million …

  • Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made a splash in "Amélie" in 2001. With her young round face, big brown eyes, and shy smile, she presented an endearing portrait of a young woman who brings sunshine into others' lives. In 1999 she won a César award for most promising actress after her role in "Venus Beauty Institute." With a growing list of credits …

  • Melanie Griffith

    American actress, tall (5'9") and voluptuous, who started as a model before her screen debut in "Night Moves," 1975. Her big break came in "Working Girl," 1988, for which she was nominated as Best Actress.

  • Gillian Anderson

    American actress. After beginning her career in theatre, Anderson achieved international recognition for her role as Special Agent Dana Scully on the American television series The X-Files. Her film work includes The House of Mirth(2000), The Mighty Celt (2005), The Last King of Scotland (2006), and two X-Files films, The X-Files (1998) and The X-Files: I Want to Believe(2008).

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How old am I?

If August 09, 2006 is your birthday you are 16 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 09.

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August 09, 2006 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 09, 2006?

Other August 9th famous deaths

  • Bernie Mac

    American actor and comedian (d. 2008).

  • Russian composer noted for his daring and experimental style.

  • Shot, he raped and killed 26 boys.

  • American noted family, the heiress to the Folger Coffee fortune and a debutante, formally introduced into polite society 2/21/1961.

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August 09, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Leo

Leo personality

Who should a Leo marry?

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

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August 09, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 09, 2006?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

August 9th marks the 220th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 144 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 09, 2006? Which were the top hits on August 09, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
  2. - Promiscuous
  3. - Crazy
  4. - Me & U
  5. - Deja Vu

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - Pullin' Me Back

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Down
  4. - Caile
  5. - Angelito
Sport Games on August 09, 2006

Sport Games on August 09, 2006


Championship

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Southampton - Coventry : 2 - 0
  • Sunderland - Birmingham : 0 - 1
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League 1

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Chesterfield - Carlisle : 0 - 0
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League 2

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Boston - Peterboro : 0 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2006?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Long Tail by Chris Anderson

The Long Tail

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The New York Times Bestseller that introduced the business world into a future that is already here. Now in paperback with a new chapter on Long Tail Marketing and an epilogue.

The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan

The Expected One

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A GRIPPING TRILLER AND A PROFOUND VISUAL JOURNEY THAT REVEALS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STORIES EVER TOLD! Mary Magdalene, a Mary Magdalene, hid a collection of scrolls in the rock two thousand years ago.

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.

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

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"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

Angels Fall

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts explores wilds of Grand Tetons and the mysteries of love and murder in this passionate novel.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine

Platform: Windows, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Himalaya Studios

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy, God game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Chao Dream Touch! Happy Anniversary

Chao Dream Touch! Happy Anniversary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Marvelous Interactive

AirForce2

AirForce2

Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac

Genre: Arcade Style Shoot-em-up

Publisher: The AForce Project

Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game

Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game

Platform: DVD player

Genre: Music, Exercise

Publisher: Imagination Entertainment

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.69
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $65.43
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.75

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 115.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1197 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2259 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9745 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 148.32 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on August 09, 2006?

On August 09, 2006 several famous people were born including, Hunter In The Gym.

Which famous people died on August 09, 2006?

Famous people died on August 09, 2006 include, Philip E High, Miguel Díaz, Miguel Angá Díaz.

What was the number one song in August 09, 2006?

The number one song in the week of August 09, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean in UK.

What were the top hits on August 09, 2006?

The top hits on August 09, 2006 were Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera, Unfaithful by Rihanna in UK.