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see horoscope and birth chart for August 10, 2006What happened on Thursday August 10, 2006?
About August 10th, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 10, 2006, the London Metropolitan Police successfully disrupted a major terrorist plot targeting aircraft traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. As a result of the investigation, 21 arrests were made, and strict new security measures were immediately implemented, including a comprehensive ban on liquids and gels in both checked and carry-on baggage.
- Day of the week: August 10th, 2006 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison
- #1 UK song: Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
- Popular movie: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer
More about August 10th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on August 10th, 2006.
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August 10, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 10, 2006:
- Transatlantic Terrorist Plot Foiled in London On August 10, 2006, the London Metropolitan Police successfully disrupted a major terrorist plot targeting aircraft traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. As a result of the investigation, 21 arrests were made, and strict new security measures were immediately implemented, including a comprehensive ban on liquids and gels in both checked and carry-on baggage.
- International Intelligence Collaboration Pakistan's intelligence agency reported that British intelligence played a crucial role in uncovering the terrorist plot. CNN sources indicated that British intelligence officials prompted rapid action following recent arrests in Pakistan.
- Presidential Statement on Terrorism President George W. Bush described the plot as evidence of America's ongoing conflict with what he termed 'Islamic fascists'. This statement was criticized by organizations like the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Muslim Public Affairs Council, who discouraged the use of such inflammatory language.
- National Guard Activation at Logan Airport Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney activated the National Guard to enhance security measures at Logan International Airport in response to the terrorist threat.
- Airport Disruptions and Security Measures Heathrow Airport was temporarily closed to European flights, with bans on short-duration flights and most types of hand luggage, leading to significant airport congestion.
- Additional Terrorism-Related Arrests Two men were arrested in Marietta, Ohio, USA for money laundering in connection with terrorism. Authorities found passenger lists and airport security checkpoint information in their possession.
- Super Typhoon Saomai Impacts China Super Typhoon Saomai made landfall in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, resulting in the evacuation of over 1.5 million people.
August 10, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 10, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 10, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.97
- Apple AAPL: opens at $63.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.37
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.24
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.20
Exchange Rates on August 10, 2006:
- 1 USD = 115.22 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1271 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2338 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.9708 CNY
- 1 EUR = 147.42 JPY
What day of the week was August 10, 2006?
August 10, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 222nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 10, 2006 can also be written as 8/10/2006 in the US and as 10/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 10, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 10, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
- Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Cassie - Me & U
- Beyonce - Deja Vu
August 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
- Rihanna - Unfaithful
- Cascada - Everytime We Touch
- James Morrison - You Give Me Something
August 10, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Cassie - Me & U
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
- Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
August 10, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and 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.
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August 10, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 10, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 10, 2006 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 08:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.
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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 2006
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How old is someone born on August 10, 2006?
Someone born on August 10, 2006 is:
18 years 8 months old,
or 224 months and 23 days old,
or 977 weeks and 2 days old,
or 6841 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 2006?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 10, 2006.
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