What happened on Friday September 15, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 15, 2006:

• Pope Benedict XVI Islam Controversy Pope Benedict XVI faced widespread criticism in the Islamic world for remarks quoting Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos about Muhammad and Islam, triggering street protests in parts of South Asia.
• Taliban Insurgency in Afghanistan Afghan security forces successfully recaptured a district headquarters in western Farah province after a brief occupation by Taliban insurgents, demonstrating ongoing conflict in the region.
• E. coli Spinach Outbreak A severe E. coli contamination in spinach caused a major public health crisis, resulting in one fatality and over 100 people falling ill across 20 U.S. states, highlighting significant food safety concerns.
• Mass Protest in Taipei Against President Approximately half a million people participated in a massive demonstration in Taipei, demanding the resignation of President Chen Shui-bian, signaling significant political tension in Taiwan.
• Yemen Foils Oil Refinery Terrorist Attacks Yemeni authorities successfully prevented two potential suicide bombing attempts targeting critical oil refineries, as reported by Al Jazeera, highlighting ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
• U.S. State Department Religious Freedom Report The annual U.S. State Department report on religious freedom criticized Uzbekistan, Iran, and China for increasing religious repression, while acknowledging improvements in Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Vietnam's governmental approaches.
• Vatican Leadership Changes Significant leadership transitions in the Holy See: Tarcisio Bertone becomes the new Cardinal Secretary of State, replacing Angelo Sodano after sixteen years of service, with Archbishop Dominique Mamberti appointed as Secretary for Relations with States.
• UPN Network Shutdown The UPN Network ceased broadcasting, marking the end of an era for one of the United States' pioneering television networks after 50 years of operation.
• Death of Abe Saffron, Australian Nightclub Mogul Abe Saffron, a prominent Australian nightclub owner and property developer known for his significant influence in Sydney's entertainment and real estate sectors, passed away at the age of 86.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 2006

September 15, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 15, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.73
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.21

Exchange Rates on September 15, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.119 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2559 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9443 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.82 JPY

September 15, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Hannover : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Essen - CZ Jena : 4 - 4
• FC Koln - Braunschweig : 4 - 1
• Unterhaching - Augsburg : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Reims : 2 - 1
• Amiens - Libourne : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Gueugnon : 2 - 1
• Creteil - Strasbourg : 0 - 2
• Dijon - Metz : 0 - 3

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hull - Sheffield Weds : 2 - 1

September 15, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 258th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 2006 can also be written as 9/15/2006 in the US and as 15/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people died on September 15, 2006:

• Oriana Fallaci

  Renowned Italian journalist and author known for her provocative and intense reporting on global political issues, particularly her...

• Raymond Baxter

  Renowned English television presenter and former pilot who was a prominent media personality in the mid-20th century.

• Pablo Santos

  Mexican-american actor (b. 1987).

• Orazio Bobbio
• Charles L. Grant

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Fergie - London Bridge
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 2006 was Pullin' Me Back by Chingy Featuring Tyrese, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
4. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:29 pm and setting at 04:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 2006

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Someone born on September 15, 2006 is:

18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 29 days old,

or 973 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6816 days old,

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

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

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