Monday October 09, 2006: on this day

October 09, 2006 was the 282nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 09, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on October 09, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 09, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. The Prestige, directed by Christopher Nolan), TV series (e.g. Simon Schama's Power of Art) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 9th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 09, 2006?


October 09, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 2006 can also be written as 10/9/2006 in the US and as 9/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 09, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 09, 2006:

  • North Korea claims it has conducted its first ever nuclear test.
  • Following the Ethiopian military incursions in Bur Haqaba, close to the shared border, the Supreme Islamic Courts Council of Somalia declared 'jihad' against Ethiopia.
  • Browse US newspapers headlines from October 09, 2006
  • Google announces the official purchase of YouTube video sharing site YouTube for US$1.65 Billion.
  • In an affirmation vote of the Security Council, Ban Ki-moon from South Korea is nominated as Kofi Annan's successor as United Nations Secretary-General. The General Assembly will confirm the nomination within the next two weeks.
  • Browse UK newspaper headlines from October 09, 2006
  • According to the Korean Central News Agency of North Korea, the country has successfully tested its first nuclear weapon at an underground facility in Gilju, North Hamgyong. A seismic event measured all over the globe confirmed this report.
  • According to the United States Geological Survey, it reported that a North Korean earthquake measuring 4.2 was detected. This is believed to have been caused by an underground blast.
  • China has expressed its "resolute opposition" to North Korea's nuclear test.
  • United States President George W. Bush, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun, are among world leaders to condemn North Korea's nuclear testing, calling it ampquotprovocativeampquot, ampquotirresponsibleampquot and ampquota serious threat to peaceampquot, respectively.
  • American economist Edmund S. Phelps won the 2006 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in Economic Sciences. His work on the tradeoffs between unemployment and inflation earned him the prize.

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

Conference

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Woking - Aldershot : 2 - 0

Serie B

Football (Italy)
  • Bari - Bologna : 2 - 0

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

Stock market quotes on October 09, 2006

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.76
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $73.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $36.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.14

Exchange Rates on October 09, 2006

  • 1 USD = 119.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1229 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2619 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9008 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.98 JPY
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Who was born on October 09, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 9th:

  • John Lennon
    John Lennon

    British singer, Lennon is an icon in popular culture.

  • France Gall

    French and internationally popular "yA (c)-yA" singer, daughter Robert Gall, songwriter and CA(cile) (whose father is Paul Berthier,...

  • Laure Manaudou

    French swimmer, born to Jean-Luc Manaudou & Dutch Olga Schippers.

  • David Cameron

    British politician, elected Leader for the Conservative Party in Dec 2005 and leader of the Opposition in Britain since 4 December 2005.

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October 09, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 20 days old,

or 894 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6260 days old,

if you were born on October 09, 2006.

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

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 9th 2024.

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

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

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October 09, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people who died on October 09, 2006:

  • Paul Hunter

    English professional snooker player (Born 1978).

  • Danièle Huillet
  • Coccinelle
  • Concha Valero
  • Marek Grechuta
  • Bernard Primeau
  • Raymond Noorda

    American co-founder and long-term CEO of Novell (Born in 1924).

What famous deaths happened on October 9th?

Famous deaths on October 9th:

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born French composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Aileen Wuornos

    American serial killer sentenced death (Born 1956).

  • Oskar Schindler

    Czech businessman who joined Nazi party and became double agent.

  • Roy Black
    Roy Black

    German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

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October 09, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 09, 2006 is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

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

Dog chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 09, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 09, 2006:

  • Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

Observances on October 09, 2006:

  • World Post Day
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October 09, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 09, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th.

October 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SexyBack youtube
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - How To Save A Life
  5. - Chasing Cars

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th.

October 09, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th.

October 09, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Pullin' Me Back
  4. - Ring The Alarm
  5. - S.E.X.

October 09, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 09, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th.

October 09, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 09, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Oct 9th and Oct 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  2. - Labios Compartidos
  3. - Antes De Que Te Vayas
  4. - Pam Pam
  5. - Tengo Un Amor

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October 09, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 09, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prestige

The Prestige

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine

Country: United States of America

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

October 09, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 09, 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:

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

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

Frisky Dingo

Frisky Dingo

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 09, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 09, 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

By:

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.

Judge & Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross

Judge & Jury

By:

Andie deGrasse is an actress, single mom and aspiring actor. She is not your average juror. In an effort to be dismissed from the pool she claims that her most legal knowledge came from being a part of a stripper's …

The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen

The Mephisto Club

By:

Evil exists. Evil is everywhere. Evil has found a new disciple in this thriller by Tess Gerritsen, bestselling New York Times author.

Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Social Intelligence

By:

Emotional intelligence was a worldwide phenomenon. It was a New York Times bestseller for more than a year, and sold more than 5 million copies around the world.

Rise And Shine by Anna Quindlen

Rise And Shine

By:

It's a novel by Anna Quindlen, the acclaimed author of Blessings, Black and Blue and One True Thing.

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October 09, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 09, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA NIS America; EU Ignition Entertainment

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007

Platform: Xbox, Windows

Publisher: Vivendi Games

DarkStar One

DarkStar One

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: CDV Software, Kalypso Media

Contact

Contact

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Atlus; PAL Rising Star Games

Back to Stone

Back to Stone

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: EU Neko Entertainment / Big Ben Interactive; NA Graffiti Entertainment / O~3 Entertainment

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October 09, 2006: What was the lunar phase on that day?


Lunar phase

83%

The lunar phase on October 09, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 09, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 11:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was the US President on October 09, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 09, 2006?

On October 09, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 9th?

October 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of October. 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 October 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - American Music Awards 2018: Taylor Swift, an American singer, wins four trophies including Artist of The Year. She also holds 23 American Music Awards. Whitney Houston was beaten by Taylor Swift.
  • 2017 - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences: The Nobel Prize Committee awards American Richard Thaler, the Sveriges Rinksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memoriam Alfred Nobel, "for his contributions in behavioral economics." His research focuses on the psychology and conflict between what we plan to do for the financial future and what we plan to do for the present. (Nobel Prize.org),
  • 2016 - Conflict between Kurdish and Turkish Kurds (2015-present). A PKK car bomb killed at least 17 people in Turkey's southeast Hakkari Province.

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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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 9, 2006