Wednesday December 13, 2006: on this day

December 13, 2006 was the 347th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 13, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 13, 2006, who was born and died on December 13, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 2006?


December 13, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 2006 can also be written as 12/13/2006 in the US and as 13/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 13, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 2006:

  • The chinese river dolphin, also known as the baiji, has been declared extinct.
  • The high court of botswana ruled that thousands of bushmen shouldn't have been expelled from their ancestral home, which is now the central botswana game reserve.
  • The belgian state tv station rtbf broadcasts a spoof report announcing flanders' secession and the dissolution the belgian state. the report also reported on the exile of the belgian royal family. it fools foreign diplomats, and panics belgian television viewers.
  • At least 52 people are injured in baghdad or kirkuk by bomb and mortar blasts.
  • Viktor yanukovych, the ukrainian prime minister, arrives in kazakhstan. he will meet with kazakh president nursultan nazabayev, and prime minister daniyal akhmetov.
  • After rita verdonk, the house of representatives passed a motion of disapproval to put an end to jan peter balkenende's dutch care-taker government, the dutch prime minister is now in crisis.
  • Malaysia crowns its 13th king, the second-youngest ever, in traditional ceremonies in kuala lumpur. sultan mizan zainal abidin (44), replaces king tuanku sirajuddin (63), whose five-year reign as monarch ended in december 12.
  • A survey by the social opinion center of uzbekistan found that 93.7% of respondents opposed religious extremism, 3.9% stated that religious freedom is restricted, and only 39.4% claimed they have conditions that satisfy their religious needs.
  • Jack kevorkian, a 78-year old assisted suicide advocate, will be released on parole in june.
  • The largest ever such raid in american history saw u.s. federal immigration officials raid swift & co. meat processing plants in six u.s. states. nearly 1,300 illegal immigrants were arrested.

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December 13, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 13, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $87.95
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.78

Exchange Rates on December 13, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.56 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1566 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2063 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.825 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 155.33 JPY

December 13, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Chelsea - Newcastle : 1 - 0
  • Wigan - Arsenal : 0 - 1
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December 13, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 13, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 12:18 am and setting at 12:48 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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Who was born on December 13, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 13th

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December 13, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 15 days old,

or 902 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6315 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 2006?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 13, 2006.

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December 13, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 2006:

  • Lamar Hunt

    Lamar Hunt was an American businessman known for founding the American Football League and Major League Soccer.

  • Jutta Heine

    German sprinter who set world records in the 1960s.

  • Federico Crescentini
  • Keith Larsen
  • Loyola de Palacio
  • Mario Ravagnan
  • Armando Pagella
  • Giuseppe Rinaldi
  • Henry Beachell
  • Cor van der Hart

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Vasili Kandinsky

    Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 2006:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Smack That
  4. - Fergalicious
  5. - My Love

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Boogie 2nite
  4. - My Love
  5. - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - We Fly High

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 2006 was Bendita Tu Luz by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 13, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bendita Tu Luz
  2. - Ser O Parecer
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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December 13, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

The Holiday

The Holiday

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black

Country: United States of America

December 13, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

December 13, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

H.R.H. by Danielle Steel

H.R.H.

By:

A young European princess shows that dignity, simplicity, and courage can prevail in a novel in which ancient traditions clash with modern reality.

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR John is an angry rebel who quit school to enlist in the Army. Not knowing what else to do, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams.

Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly

Culture Warrior

By:

The most powerful and traditional American media force is now free to do what he does best: he has three consecutive #1 bestsellers, plus more than 4,000,000 copies of his books printed.

First Impressions by Nora Roberts

First Impressions

By:

First ImpressionsVance Banning, a wealthy businessman, moves to rural Maryland after fleeing the rat race as well as the temptation of women who are interested in gold-digging. He pretends to be a carpenter who is out of work and wants …

Brother Odd by Dean Koontz

Brother Odd

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Looped me in, odd one. These words were spoken by a child asleep in the night and chill the young man who watches over her.

December 13, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bang! Howdy

Bang! Howdy

Platform: Any with Java, incl. Windows, Linux, Mac OS X

Genre: Strategy, Western

Publisher: Three Rings Design

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Castle of Shikigami III

Castle of Shikigami III

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Taito (ARC); JP Cyberfront Corporation (WIN); JP Arc System Works (X360, Wii); NA Aksys Games (Wii)

The Ant Bully

The Ant Bully

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Midway Games

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Platform: Game Boy Advance; GameCube; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 2; PlayStation Portable; Xbox; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on December 13, 2006?

On December 13, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 2006?

On December 13, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 2006?

On December 13, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2006 calendar looked like.

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