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US date format: 6/14/2006, UK date format: 14/6/2006
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on June 14, 2006).
The number one song in US was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira. I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom was #1 song in the UK.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, directed by Gore Verbinski, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while Dispatches From The Edge by Anderson Cooper was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Drop Dead Gorgeous. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Athena: Full Throttle or The Da Vinci Code.
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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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June 14, 2006 Events
What happened on June 14, 2006?
Historical Events
- Violent riots continue in Conakry (Guinea).
- Ronnie Wood, The Rolling Stones, admitted to rehab to receive treatment for alcohol abuse.
- Amber contains two specimens of Mesozygiella Dunlopi, an orb-weaver spider that dates back to the Early Cretaceous.
- One week after taking control of Mogadishu, the Islamic Courts Union seizes Jowhar from the secular warlords of the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism.
- After serving 26 months in prison for his involvement in the Bali bombing of 2002, Abu Bakar Bashir was released.
- Queensland wins State of Origin II at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, beating New South Wales by 30-6 The 2006 State of Origin series is now at 1 even though New South Wales won its first game on May 24, 2006.
See also
What happened on June 14 in history? Find out the list of June 14th major events
What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006
June 14, 2006 Famous Deaths
Who died on June 14, 2006?
British film and television producer (Born 1905).
Other June 14th famous deaths
Austrian President 1986-1992, lawyer and diplomat, who served as the fourth Secretary General of the United Nations 1972-1981.
Irish singer-songwriter guitarist and producer (Taste) (d. 1995).
American musician, conductor, composer, writer and arranger who created memorable, elegant melodies and songs such as "Moon River" from...
Italian writer, a poet and translator who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1959.
June 14, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was June 14, 2006?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
June 14th marks the 164th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.
There are 200 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport
Country: United States of America
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
The Kingdom
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on June 14, 2006? Which were the top hits on June 14, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
- Nelly Furtado - Maneater
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Pink - Who Knew
Top #5 R&B songs
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
- LeToya - Torn
- Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Twista - DJ Play A Love Song
Top #5 Latin songs
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Daddy Yankee - Machucando
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Drop Dead Gorgeous
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Philip Alderton
Orange Roughies
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Chris Bailey
Eine Liebe am Gardasee
Release year: 2006
High Hopes
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Sable noir
Release year: 2006
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in June 2006?
- Time: Three images from Iraq, including a mourning Iraqi family member, a soldier holding his head and an
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10357
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.880881
- Wired: Wired - June, 2006
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Dispatches From The Edge
By: Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper has witnessed more conflict and chaos around the globe than anyone. His groundbreaking reporting on CNN has revolutionized the way we view the news.
Killer Dreams
By: Iris Johansen
The #1 New York Times bestselling author Countdown returns with a thrilling suspense thriller featuring a mother-son team against a murderer who is the stuff of nightmares.
Blink
By: Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.
Telegraph Days
By: Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry's beloved novel Lonesome Dove was published in 1995. This is the first novel of its kind.
Two Little Girls in Blue
By: Mary Higgins Clark
This riveting thriller by Queen of Suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark cleverly weaves twin telepathy into the search of a missing child.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Athena: Full Throttle
The Da Vinci Code
Race Driver 2006
Cake Mania
Commander - Europe at War
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.65
- Apple AAPL: opens at $58.28
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.59
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.70
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.10
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 114.96 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1126 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2308 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0 CNY
- 1 EUR = 144.87 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on June 14, 2006?
On June 14, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is June 14, 2006?
On June 14, 2006 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on June 14, 2006?
On June 14, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 14, 2006?
On June 14, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 14, 2006?
On June 14, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on June 14, 2006?
Famous people died on June 14, 2006 include, Monty Berman, Jean Roba (dit ).
What was the number one song in June 14, 2006?
The number one song in the week of June 14, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira in US and I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom in UK.
What were the top hits on June 14, 2006?
The top hits on June 14, 2006 were Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, Ridin' by Chamillionaire, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado in US and I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, Maneater by Nelly Furtado, From Paris To Berlin by Infernal in UK.
