What happened on Thursday February 09, 2006?

Here's what happened on February 09, 2006:

• Scooter Libby Testifies in CIA Leak Investigation I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, testified before federal grand juries about providing classified information to reporters, relating to the controversial intelligence used to justify the Iraq War invasion.
• Intact Pharaonic Tomb Discovered in Egypt Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the discovery of an intact pharaonic tomb in the Valley of the Kings, marking the first such significant archaeological find since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.
• Church of England Apologizes for Slavery The General Synod of the Church of England unanimously voted to apologize to descendants of slaves in Barbados, acknowledging the church's historical role through the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, which owned the Codrington Estates two centuries ago.
• Suicide Bombing During Ashura in Pakistan A devastating suicide bombing occurred during a Shiite Muslim Ashura procession in Hangu, Pakistan, triggering riots and resulting in at least 27 deaths and numerous injuries.
• Ernst Zundel Faces Holocaust Denial Charges German white supremacist Ernst Zundel, extradited from Canada, returned to court to face charges of Holocaust denial and incitement.
• Al-Qaida Operative Escapes Prison U.S. forces are searching for an al-Qaida operative who escaped prison in Sanaa, Yemen. The individual, previously sentenced to death for plotting the USS Cole bombing, escaped along with other convicts, raising significant security concerns.
• Death of Sir Freddie Laker Sir Freddie Laker, a pioneering British airline entrepreneur who revolutionized low-cost air travel, passed away. Born in 1922, Laker was known for founding Laker Airways and challenging traditional airline business models.
• Bird Flu Outbreak in Nigeria A large-scale bird culling was planned at a Nigerian farm following the death of thousands of birds from avian influenza, signaling a potential public health crisis.
• Muhammad Cartoons Controversy at University The University of Prince Edward Island halted distribution of the student newspaper Cadre after it republished controversial Muhammad cartoons, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding free speech and religious sensitivity.
• J Dilla's Passing Legendary music producer J Dilla died, marking a significant loss for the hip-hop and music production community.
• Bomb Blast in Istanbul Internet Cafe A bomb explosion in an Istanbul internet café resulted in 14 people being injured, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Turkey.
• Isle of Man Lowers Voting Age The House of Keys, a Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom, voted to lower the voting age to 16, potentially increasing youth political participation.
• Bengie Molina Signs with Toronto Blue Jays Professional baseball catcher Bengie Molina signed a lucrative contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $5 million one-year deal with a potential $7.5 million option for 2007.

Events in 2006

February 09, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 2006

February 09, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 09, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $69.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.95
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.78
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.20

Exchange Rates on February 09, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1452 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2992 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0557 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.33 JPY

February 09, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Valenciennes : 0 - 0

February 09, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 40th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 2006 can also be written as 2/9/2006 in the US and as 9/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

Famous people died on February 09, 2006:

• Freddie Laker

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Famous people who died in 2006

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February 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. Nelly - Grillz
3. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
4. Zac Efron - Breaking Free
5. James Blunt - You're Beautiful

February 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
2. Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
3. The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
4. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
5. Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!

February 09, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
4. Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
5. Ne-Yo - So Sick

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 February 09, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 05:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 2006

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Someone born on February 09, 2006 is:

19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 14 days old,

or 1001 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 2006?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 09, 2006.

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