Sunday February 12, 2006: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/12/2006, UK date format: 12/2/2006

February 12th, 2006 was the 43rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aquarius. The day of the week was Sunday.

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 For Laci by Sharon Rocha was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Lotte. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Auto Assault or Big Bumpin'.

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 12 across the years or at February 2006 calendar.

February 12, 2006 Events

What happened on February 12, 2006?

Historical Events

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, creates a political storm when he compares himself to Jesus Christ.
In Pella, Greece, you will find a royal tomb dating back to the 2nd or third century BC. This is the largest Greek burial ground to be found. This announcement is made just a few days following the discovery of the Egyptian tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
The British tabloid The News of the World released a 2004 video showing the beating and repeated kicking of four teenage girls in Iraq with batons by British soldiers. The commentary of the cameraman encourages the soldiers to continue. The Ministry of Defence started an investigation. On 13 February, one man was arrested and two others were taken into custody on 14 February.
According to reports, the United States military strategists are planning a major military bombing campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities as a "last resort" if diplomatic efforts fail to convince Iran of their intentions to acquire a nuclear weapon.
The 2006 North American blizzard dumps 27 inches of snow in New York City. It also closes major airports and leaves 200,000 without power in Washington D.C., Baltimore, Maryland.

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February 12, 2006 Famous Birthdays

Other February 12th famous birthdays

Silvia Saint
Czech pornographic actress.
Christina Ricci
American actress who made her film debut with "Mermaids" in 1990.
Daphné Roulier
French journalist and TV and Radio presenter.
Darren Aronofsky
American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

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How old am I?

If February 12, 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 12.

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February 12, 2006 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 12, 2006?

Juan Sánchez-Navarro

Other February 12th famous deaths

Robert Wagner
American actor best known for his role as Jonathan Hart on the 1979 TV series Hart to Hart.
Sal Mineo
American actor.
Thomas Bernhard
Austrian playwright, novelist and poet.
Thomas Bernhard
Austrian playwright, novelist and poet.

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February 12, 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 12, 2006 reveal something about your future ? Find out

February 12, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 12, 2006?

The day of the week was Sunday.

February 12th marks the 42nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 322 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 12, 2006 Holidays and Observances

What is special on February 12, 2006?

Holidays

United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
Red Hand Day
Darwin Day.
National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints

Saint Alexis of Moscow
Saint Benedict of Aniane
Saint Damian of Alexandria

Music charts

What was the number one song on February 12, 2006? Which were the top hits on February 12, 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!