Wednesday November 15, 2006

US date format: 11/15/2006, UK date format: 15/11/2006

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Scorpio (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on November 15, 2006).

The number one song in US was My Love by Justin Timberlake. Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Strictly Confidential. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Conveni 200X or Commandos: Strike Force.

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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November 15, 2006 Events

What happened on November 15, 2006?


Historical Events

  • A magnitude 8.3 earthquake is recorded in the Kuril Islands. A tsunami measuring 176 cm in height damages Crescent City's dock.
  • Hawaii prohibits smoking in enclosed public spaces.
  • Puerto Rico's Sales and Use Tax has been established as a response to the budget crisis in Puerto Rico that occurred in May 2006.
  • General John Abizaid of the United States Central Command tells the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services he believes that we can stabilize Iraq.
  • At 11:14:19 UTC, an earthquake measuring 8.1 on Richter scale takes place on the Pacific Ocean Seafloor. The epicentre is 390 kms (344 miles) east from Etorofu Island (latitude 46.7 N, longitude 153.5 E). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the East Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center issue watches and warnings about tsunamis. The tsunami that was expected to reach at least 2m (6ft) in height has been canceled by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the East Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warnin
  • According to the electoral commission, Joseph Kabila won the presidential run-off election of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by winning 58% of the vote. Jean-Pierre Bemba, his opponent, claims that fraud was widespread.
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What happened on November 15 in history? Find out the list of November 15th major events

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November 15, 2006 Famous Deaths


Who died on November 15, 2006?

Other November 15th famous deaths

  • French actor, distinguished and handsome, internationally known.

  • British serial killer with her lover, Ian Brady.

  • American cultural anthropologist who made six South Sea sojourns to study cultural conditioning.

  • Director (Fuller Brush Girl, 42nd Street), dies at 65.

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November 15, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Scorpio

Scorpio personality

Who should a Scorpio marry?

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius

Personality of November born

Chinese Zodiac

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Dog

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November 15, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was November 15, 2006?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

November 15th marks the 318th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 46 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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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

Deja Vu

Deja Vu

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer

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

What was the number one song on November 15, 2006? Which were the top hits on November 15, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - My Love
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Fergalicious
  4. - Money Maker
  5. - Lips Of An Angel

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
  2. - Irreplaceable
  3. - Something Kinda Ooooh
  4. - Yeah Yeah
  5. - Smack That

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Walk It Out
  3. - Show Me What You Got
  4. - Money Maker
  5. - My Love

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Quien Me Iba A Decir
  2. - Tengo Un Amor
  3. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Pam Pam

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in November 2006?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "Readers will feel a magnetic pull from this paean towards words, books, and the magic power of story People "Eerie and captivating ."--USA

Act Of Treason by Vince Flynn

Act Of Treason

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The aftermath of a terrible Washington explosion is just beginning. Mitch Rapp, CIA superagent, has begun his hunt for a murderer with a personal agenda. This explosive thriller comes from #1 New York

Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly

Culture Warrior

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The most powerful and traditional American media force is now free to do what he does best: he has three consecutive #1 bestsellers, plus more than 4,000,000 copies of his books printed.

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

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Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

State of Denial by Bob Woodward

State of Denial

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The third #1 New York Times Bestseller by Bob Woodward on President George W. Bush's Wars contains the inside story, with detailed photos and behind-the scenes details of how the Bush Administration failed to disclose the truth about the Iraq …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

The Conveni 200X

The Conveni 200X

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Hamster

Commandos: Strike Force

Commandos: Strike Force

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Backyard Basketball 2007

Backyard Basketball 2007

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube (Cancelled) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Atari

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Platform: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, mobile phone

Genre: Action, platform

Publisher: Activision

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.07
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $85.05
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.13
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.08

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 118.01 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1386 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2456 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8685 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 151.38 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on November 15, 2006?

On November 15, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is November 15, 2006?

On November 15, 2006 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.

Who was the US President on November 15, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 15, 2006?

On November 15, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on November 15, 2006?

Famous people died on November 15, 2006 include, David K Wyatt, Maurice Blondel, Ana Carolina Reston.

What was the number one song in November 15, 2006?

The number one song in the week of November 15, 2006 was My Love by Justin Timberlake in US and Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande in UK.

What were the top hits on November 15, 2006?

The top hits on November 15, 2006 were My Love by Justin Timberlake, Smack That by Akon, Fergalicious by Fergie in US and Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande, Irreplaceable by Beyonce, Something Kinda Ooooh by Girls Aloud in UK.