What happened on Thursday July 13, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 13, 2006:

• Israeli Airstrike on Beirut Airport Israeli forces launched a devastating attack on Beirut's international airport, killing 22 civilians and firing three rockets. The airport was completely disrupted, with all air traffic diverted to Cyprus. Israel claimed the airport was being used by Hezbollah for weapons smuggling and transporting Iranian soldiers.
• Israel-Lebanon Crisis Escalation In an unprecedented attack, rocket artillery from Lebanon struck Haifa, marking a significant escalation in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. Israeli Ambassador to America, Daniel Ayalon, highlighted the gravity of the situation.
• Israel Imposes Blockade on Lebanon Israel implemented a comprehensive air and sea blockade against Lebanon, further intensifying the military conflict and restricting Lebanon's maritime and aerial access.
• US Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza The United States exercised its veto power at the United Nations, blocking a resolution that condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip, demonstrating its diplomatic support for Israel.
• Belarusian Opposition Candidate Arrested Aleksandar Kazulin, a presidential candidate in Belarus, was arrested for organizing protests against Alexander Lukashenko's controversial re-election, highlighting the ongoing political repression in the country.
• Red Buttons Obituary Red Buttons, a renowned American actor and comedian who had a significant career in entertainment, passed away. Born in 1919, he was a notable figure in comedy and film.
• Harrier Jumpjet Emergency Landing A Harrier Jumpjet en route from RAF Fairford to the Air Tattoo performed an emergency landing near Tackley, Oxfordshire. The pilot demonstrated exceptional skill by safely managing the aircraft before its crash, preventing potential casualties.

Events in 2006

July 13, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on July 13, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $52.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.01
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.01

Exchange Rates on July 13, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1309 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2292 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9924 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.44 JPY

July 13, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 2006 can also be written as 7/13/2006 in the US and as 13/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 13, 2006:

• Red Buttons

  Red Buttons was a renowned American comedian, actor, and entertainer known for his versatile performances in film and television.

• Ángel Suquía Goicoechea

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Cassie - Me & U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 09:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 2006

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Someone born on July 13, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 10 days old,

or 984 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6889 days old,

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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

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

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