What happened on Tuesday December 12, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 12, 2006:

• Arctic Ice Melt Warning Leading climate scientists issued a dire warning that Arctic ice is projected to melt by 2040, with the North Pole potentially becoming open water. This prediction highlighted the urgent challenges of global climate change.
• Baghdad Suicide Bombing A devastating suicide bombing in central Baghdad killed approximately 70 day laborers. The attack occurred on the same day the Iraqi government announced its intention to assume security control in Baghdad, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
• Mengistu Haile Mariam Genocide Verdict An Ethiopian court found Mengistu Haile Mariam, the exiled former president, guilty of genocide. This landmark legal decision addressed historical human rights violations during his regime.
• Palestinian Security Deployment in Gaza Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas ordered security forces to deploy across the Gaza Strip following the killing of three Fatah security chiefs' sons, indicating escalating tensions in the region.
• Vietnam Joins World Trade Organization Vietnam was set to become the 150th member of the World Trade Organization on January 11, 2007, concluding a 12-year journey towards international economic integration.
• Ipswich Serial Killer Investigation Ipswich police launched an intensive investigation after five prostitutes were found dead within ten days, raising significant concerns about a potential serial killer targeting vulnerable individuals.
• End of Car Production in Coventry Peugeot closed its Ryton Plant in Coventry, marking the end of mass car production in a city that was historically a major center of the British automotive industry. This event symbolized the decline of traditional manufacturing in the UK.
• Peter Boyle Obituary Peter Boyle, renowned American actor known for his memorable roles in film and television, died at the age of 71. He was a versatile performer who made significant contributions to entertainment.
• Paul Arizin Basketball Legacy Paul Arizin, a distinguished American basketball player who helped shape the sport in the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1928, he was a key figure in professional basketball's early development.
• Raymond P. Shafer Death Raymond P. Shafer, the 38th Governor of Pennsylvania, passed away. Born in 1917, he was a significant political figure in Pennsylvania's history.

Events in 2006

December 12, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 2006

December 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $88.61
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.56
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.60

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.76 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1522 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1992 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8305 CNY
• 1 EUR = 155.12 JPY

December 12, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2006 can also be written as 12/12/2006 in the US and as 12/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 12, 2006:

• Peter Boyle

  Renowned American actor best known for his roles in 'Young Frankenstein' and the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

• Paul Arizin

  Paul Arizin was a legendary NBA basketball player who played for the Philadelphia Warriors, known for his innovative jump shot and being one...

• Alan Shugart

  Pioneering American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Seagate Technology, revolutionizing computer hard disk drive manufacturing.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Fergie - Fergalicious
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite
4. Justin Timberlake featuring TI - My Love
5. Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 12, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 12:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 2006

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Someone born on December 12, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 11 days old,

or 958 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6707 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2006?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 2006.

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