What happened on Saturday July 15, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 15, 2006:

• Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalation Hezbollah launched over 100 Katyusha missiles targeting multiple Israeli cities, causing significant civilian casualties and property damage. Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz prepared to declare a 'home front emergency' to mitigate the conflict's impact.
• UN Rejects Lebanese Cease-Fire Request The United Nations Security Council rejected Lebanon's request for a cease-fire. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert informed UN Secretary General Kofi Annan that Israel would continue military operations until UN Resolution 1559 was implemented, which called for Hezbollah's disarmament.
• Twitter Launch Twitter, which would later become one of the largest social media platforms globally, was officially launched by its co-founders Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, and Biz Stone. The microblogging service would revolutionize digital communication and real-time information sharing.
• UN Security Council Resolution on North Korea The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for sanctions on North Korea related to its weapons program. North Korea immediately rejected the resolution, escalating international tensions.
• 32nd G8 Summit in Saint Petersburg The 32nd G8 summit commenced in Saint Petersburg, Russia, bringing together leaders of the world's most advanced economies to discuss global political and economic issues.

Events in 2006

July 15, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 15, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 15, 2006:

• Robert H. Brooks

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

• Alireza Shapour Shahbazi

  Iranian archaeologist and academic (b. 1942).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 15th

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.

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 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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 2006

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Someone born on July 15, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 17 days old,

or 980 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6866 days old,

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

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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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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