Wednesday June 14, 2006

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.

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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.

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June 14, 2006 Famous Deaths


Who died on June 14, 2006?

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.

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June 14, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Gemini

Gemini personality

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

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Chinese Zodiac

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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

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

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

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Music charts

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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ridin'
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - It's Goin' Down
  5. - Bad Dayyoutube

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  2. - Maneater
  3. - From Paris To Berlin
  4. - Crazy
  5. - Who Knew

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Enough Cryin
  3. - Torn
  4. - Snap Yo Fingers
  5. - DJ Play A Love Song

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Down
  3. - Caile
  4. - Angelito
  5. - Machucando

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

Magazine Covers

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Books

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Dispatches From The Edge by Anderson Cooper

Dispatches From The Edge

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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

Killer Dreams

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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

Blink

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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

Telegraph Days

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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

Two Little Girls in Blue

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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

Athena: Full Throttle

Platform: i-mode on FOMA90x platform

Genre: Platform

Publisher: SNK Playmore

The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Adventure, puzzle

Publisher: 2K Games

Race Driver 2006

Race Driver 2006

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Codemasters

Cake Mania

Cake Mania

Platform: Windows, Adobe Flash Player, Nintendo DS, Mobile Phones, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Wii

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Sandlot Games

Commander - Europe at War

Commander - Europe at War

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Matrix Games

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  • 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.