Saturday July 15, 2006: on this day

July 15, 2006 was the 196th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 15, 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 July 15, 2006, who was born and died on July 15, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 15, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Eureka) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 15th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 15, 2006?


July 15, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 196th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 2006 can also be written as 7/15/2006 in the US and as 15/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

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July 15, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 2006:

  • Twitter launched.
  • In saint petersburg, russia, the 32nd g8 summit will begin. {bbc coverage)
  • A resolution calling for sanctions on north korea relating to weapons is unanimously adopted by the united nations security council. the resolution is rejected by north korea.
  • The 2006 central american and caribbean games will be held in cartagena, colombia.
  • British troops are currently in afghanistan conducting their largest operation since 2001's fall of taliban.
  • George w. bush, the us president, claims that russia and the united states had nearly reached an agreement to allow russia to join the world trade organisation. bush met vladimir putin before the g8 meeting in strelna.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon crisis:
  • Hezbollah launches more than 100 katyusha missiles at the israeli cities of tiberias and karmiel, nahariya, nahariya, and safed as well as many other towns. numerous civilians are hurt as many residential areas are severely damaged. amir peretz, israeli defense minister, is about to sign an ampquothomefront emergencyampquot declaration. this will allow local security forces to close down schools and traffic areas, which should reduce the fighting.
  • At the 32nd g8 summit in strelna, the presidents of russia and the united states differ in their emphasis on voicing concern over the mid-east crisis.
  • Us president george w. bush urges syria to ask hezbollah "to lay down its arms, and to cease attacking". sergei ivanov, russian defense minister, calls for hezbollah "to cease using terrorist methods" and attacks on neighbouring countries.
  • Israel air force strikes hezbollah facilities and targets in lebanon. after participating in an attack on an israeli missile ship on friday, a general from israel claims all lebanese coast radars were destroyed. the attack also killed 4 soldiers. according to lebanese police, at least 23 civilians were killed by an israeli missile hitting a van in southern lebanon. the attack was made after the victims fled a village and were refused shelter from un forces. (ynet), (al-jazeera), (haaretz), (cnn)
  • The lebanese request for a cease-fire is rejected by the united nations security council. ehud olmert, the israeli prime minister, told un secretary general kofi annan that israel would continue its military operations in lebanon until unsc resolution 1559 is implemented. this resolution calls for the disarming of hezbollah and the deployment lebanese troops in southern lebanon. (haaretz),
  • Hezbollah militants have fired 700 rockets at israeli towns since wednesday morning. this has resulted in the deaths of 4 civilians and more than 500 injuries. over 100 lebanese were killed and many more were injured. this includes civilians as well as hezbollah militants. (ynet),
  • Operation summer rains: israeli-palestinian conflict:: two hamas militants were killed in israeli air strikes on gaza strip. one of the strikes was on a house in gaza city. (reuters), (bbc), (mediafax), (ynet), (haaretz),
  • Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.

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July 15, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 15, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 15th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 15, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 15, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 15, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 12:05 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 15, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on July 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 15th:

  • Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander

    British actor and lead singer of the band Years & Years, known for his role in the TV series 'It's a Sin'.

  • Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger

    German actress and former model.

  • Brigitte Nielsen
    Brigitte Nielsen

    Danish actress, whose screen credits include "red sonja" and "beverly hills cop ii.

  • Vincent Lindon
    Vincent Lindon

    French actor in film.

  • Arianna Huffington
    Arianna Huffington

    Greek-american web entrepreneur, syndicated columnist and author of seven books.

  • Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green

    Brian austin green is an american actor known for his role as david silver in the television series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Jesse Ventura
    Jesse Ventura

    American politician and former professional wrestler.

  • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker

    American actor, who was nominated for an oscar for best actor for his portrayal as idi amin in "the last king of scotland" on february 26,...

  • Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob

    French actress, winning the cannes festivalaeur (tm)'s best actress award in 1991 for her role as a double in "la double vie de...

  • Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie

    British actress.

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July 15, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 13 days old,

or 923 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6466 days old,

if you were born on July 15, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 2006?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 15, 2006.

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July 15, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 15, 2006:

  • Merville Debelle

    French politician known for his contributions to the French Resistance during World War II.

  • Milford Beeghly

    Pioneering journalist who covered major political events.

  • Bronwyn Oliver

    Renowned Australian sculptor known for her intricate metal artworks.

  • Robert H. Brooks

    American businessman, founder of hooters and naturally fresh, inc.

  • Alireza Shapour Shahbazi

    Iranian archaeologist and academic (b. 1942).

What famous deaths happened on July 15th?

Famous deaths on July 15th:

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm

    American singer, actress, pianist, and entertainer, born to norwegian parents.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

  • Margaret Lockwood
    Margaret Lockwood

    Indian-born british actress, well-known for her performances in film and on stage.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

  • Tsilla Chelton
    Tsilla Chelton

    Tsilla chelton was a french actress known for her role as the cantankerous grandmother in the film 'tatie danielle'.

  • Lawrence Tibbett
    Lawrence Tibbett

    American baritone operatic singer.

  • Rudolph Schildkraut
    Rudolph Schildkraut

    American actor born in istanbul (born 1930).

  • Artemisia Gentileschi

    Renowned Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of women from myth and the Bible.

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July 15, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 15, 2006:

  • Confuflux (Discordianism)
  • Japan - Third day of Obon feast period
  • Palermo, Sicily - Festival of Santa Rosalia
  • Brunei - Birthday of the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
  • Botswana - President's Day
  • Brazil - International Men's Day

Observances on July 15, 2006:

  • World Youth Skills Day

Saints celebrated on July 15, 2006:

  • Saint Vladimir the Great's day (Eastern Orthodox; Roman Catholic)
  • Saint Swithun's feast day (Anglican Church)
  • Saint Donald's feast day
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July 15, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 15, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 15, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Crazy
  4. - Me & U
  5. - It's Goin' Down

July 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 15, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

July 15, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 15, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Snap Yo Fingers
  3. - Torn
  4. - So What
  5. - Me & U

July 15, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 15, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 15, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 15, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 15, 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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

July 15, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 15, 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:

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

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

July 15, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 15, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Cover Of Night by Linda Howard

Cover Of Night

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Linda Howard, the bestselling author, is known for her riveting new novel that will set your heart racing.

Outsider by Diana Palmer

Outsider

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Colby Lane, a former black ops CIA operative, is now retired from his wild years of mercenary work and has found his new calling in his role as assistant chief security officer for the mammoth Ritter Oil

Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker

Blue Screen

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Sunny Randall (New York Daily News) is back as hired bodyguard to protect the prized, but potentially dangerous, female client of a sleazy producer.

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower

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"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …

July 15, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 15, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 Mission: Wifix

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation Portable

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Atari

ARMA: Armed Assault

ARMA: Armed Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: 505 Games Atari

Commander - Europe at War

Commander - Europe at War

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Matrix Games

Justice League Heroes

Justice League Heroes

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment DC Comics Eidos Interactive

Da Capo II

Da Capo II

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Romantic comedy

Publisher: Circus Kadokawa Shoten (PS2, PSP) NA MangaGamer (PC)

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Who was the US President on July 15, 2006?

On July 15, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 15, 2006?

On July 15, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 15, 2006?

On July 15, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 15th?

July 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of July. 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 July 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three people were arrested following a police raid on a neo nazi group in northern italy. during the operation, three people were arrested for possessing sophisticated weaponry including a matra super 530f air-to-air missile.
  • 2018 - Protests in iraq 2015-2018: 16 people were killed or seriously injured during demonstrations in muthanna province (iraq), and 33 others were arrested.
  • 2017 - A stampede that broke out at a football stadium near dakar, senegal has claimed the lives of eight people. it started when police used tear gas to stop a fight between rival teams' fans.

Find out more about July 15th

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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 July 2006?

July 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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