Saturday February 11, 2006: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/11/2006, UK date format: 11/2/2006

February 11th, 2006 was the 42nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aquarius. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was Check On It by Beyonce. Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while Teacher Man by Frank McCourt was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Lotte. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Battle Stadium D.O.N or Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing.

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.

You can also have a look at February 11 across the years or at February 2006 calendar.

February 11, 2006 Events

What happened on February 11, 2006?

Historical Events

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot Harry Whittington in the face with an assault rifle on a ranch in south Texas.
Dick Cheney, Vice President of the United States accidentally shoots Harry Whittington and injures him while he hunts in Corpus Christi (Texas).
H5N1 Avian Flu Virus: Bulgaria, Greece and Italy Report their First Cases of H5N1 Infected Wild Birds. All swans are thought to have migrated from Russia within the past months.
Steve Fossett sets the world record for longest non-stop flight, unrefueled, when the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer takes off from Bournemouth, England. The flight lasted 76 hours 45 minutes and covered 26,389.3 miles (42.469.46 km). After suffering an electrical fault, the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing and only 200 lb (90kg) of fuel was left.
Due to digestive issues, Ariel Sharon, Israeli Prime Minister, has to have emergency surgery. His condition is critical.
Tokelau votes in a referendum that will determine whether it is a New Zealand territory or a state in Free Association with New Zealand.
It was revealed that the White House knew about the extensive flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. Michael Brown, former head of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), stated to a Senate Committee that he told the White House about the seriousness and extent of the situation when the media weren't fully informed.
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad Cartoons Controversy:: The Danish editor responsible for the first publication of the Muhammad cartoons that sparked worldwide protests has been put on leave. (ABC). Thousands plan to protest the controversial cartoons depicting the Muhammad in London this Saturday.
The Danish editor who published the first Muhammad cartoons, which sparked protests around the world, has been taken off leave.
On Saturday, thousands of people will gather in London to protest the controversial cartoons of Muhammad.
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February 11, 2006 Famous Birthdays

Other February 11th famous birthdays

Jennifer Aniston
American actress best known for her role as Rachel, the sexy waitress in the television comedy "Friends," which debuted in 1994.
Taylor Lautner
American actor, voice actor and model.
Sarah Palin
American politician and Republican candidate to be the US Vice President in 2008.
Dieudonné (comedian)

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How old am I?

If February 11, 2006 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on February 11.

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February 11, 2006 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 11, 2006?

Peter Benchley
American screenwriter and author (d. 2006).
Jackie Pallo
wrestler (Born 1926).
Ken Fletcher
Jockey Shabalala
South African singer (Born 1943).
Juan Giralt

Other February 11th famous deaths

Sylvia Plath
American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aEURoeThe Bell Jar", which was published in 1963.
Frank Herbert
American journalist, editor and reporter for a west coast newspaper.
Jacqueline Auriol
She is a French record-holder aviator and set her fifth world record at Istres in France on June 22, 1962.
Eleanor Powell
American tap dancer Glenn Ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

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February 11, 2006 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dog

Element: Fire

Dog personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in February 11, 2006 reveal something about your future ? Find out

February 11, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 11, 2006?

The day of the week was Saturday.

February 11th marks the 41st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 323 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2006 calendar

February	2006
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28

February 11, 2006 Holidays and Observances

What is special on February 11, 2006?

Holidays

World Day of the Sick.
Catholicism - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
National Foundation Day in Japan (See Holidays of Japan.)
National Youth Day in Cameroon.
Professor Leets' Day in the United States.
National Inventors' Day in the United States.

Observances

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Music charts

What was the number one song on February 11, 2006? Which were the top hits on February 11, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 songs in the UK

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