What happened on Friday February 10, 2006?

Here's what happened on February 10, 2006:

• Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony with Pavarotti The XX Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy, with a memorable performance by legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who sang 'Nessun dorma' in what would be his final Olympic performance.
• XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin The XX Winter Olympic Games commence in Turin, Italy, running from February 10 to February 26, showcasing international winter sports competition and athletic excellence.
• Car Bombing in Baghdad Suburb A devastating car bomb in the Baghdad suburb of Doura killed at least eight people and injured 22 others, underscoring the ongoing violence in Iraq during this period.
• Israel Criticizes Russia's Hamas Diplomacy Israel expresses criticism towards Russia for inviting Hamas leaders to Moscow to discuss the results of the Palestinian election, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions in the Middle East.
• Discovery of KV63 Tomb in Valley of the Kings Archaeologists discovered KV63, a tomb from Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty dating back over 3,300 years, located in the historic Valley of the Kings near Luxor, providing new insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices.
• Death of J Dilla, Influential Hip-Hop Producer James Dewitt Yancey, known professionally as J Dilla, a groundbreaking rapper and music producer and former member of Slum Village, passed away. He was a highly influential figure in hip-hop music known for his innovative production techniques.
• Record-Breaking Baseball Salary Alfonso Soriano sets a new record in baseball arbitration by securing a $10 million salary to play outfield for the Washington Nationals, highlighting the increasing financial value of professional athletes.
• Wayne Gretzky Denies Sports Gambling Allegations Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky publicly denies placing bets on illegal sports gambling, addressing potential controversy surrounding his reputation.

Events in 2006

February 10, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 10, 2006

February 10, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 10, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $65.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.40

Exchange Rates on February 10, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1538 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3065 CHF
• 1 EUR = 140.4 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6824 GBP

February 10, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Erzgebirge Aue : 5 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Laval : 3 - 0
• Brest - Creteil : 0 - 2
• Caen - Sete : 1 - 0
• Chateauroux - Amiens : 0 - 0
• Dijon - Istres : 2 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Reading - Southampton : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burton - Exeter : 2 - 0

February 10, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 41st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 2006 can also be written as 2/10/2006 in the US and as 10/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 10, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

Famous people died on February 10, 2006:

• J Dilla

  Legendary hip hop producer and rapper who profoundly influenced modern hip hop and beat-making before his early death in 2006.

• Dick Harmon

  Renowned American golf instructor who trained many professional golfers and was highly respected in the golf coaching community.

• James Yancey

  American record producer and rapper (b. 1974).

• Norman Edward Shumway

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on February 10th

February 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 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 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 10, 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 10, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 10, 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 10th is Aquarius.

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February 10, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 10, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 10, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 06:27 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 10, 2006

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Someone born on February 10, 2006 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 3 days old,

or 1004 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7032 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 2006?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 10, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 10, 2006.

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