What happened on Wednesday August 16, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 16, 2006:

• IAU Proposes New Planet Definitions The International Astronomical Union proposed groundbreaking new definitions of planets, set to be voted on August 24. The proposed changes would potentially include Charon, Eris, and Ceres in the planetary classification, challenging traditional understanding of our solar system.
• John Mark Karr Arrested in JonBenet Ramsey Case John Mark Karr was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, in connection with the infamous murder of JonBenet Ramsey, a young child beauty pageant contestant from the United States. The arrest marked a significant development in the long-unsolved case that had captured national attention.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Praises Hezbollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader and supreme religious authority for Hezbollah supporters, publicly praised Hezbollah's resistance, further highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
• Javier Arellano Felix Arrested Javier Arellano Felix, leader of the Arellano Felix drug cartel and brother of former FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive Ramon Arellano Felix, was arrested by the United States Coast Guard on a boat off La Paz in the Gulf of California, Baja California Sur.
• Devastating Flood in Southern Ethiopia A catastrophic flood of the Omo River in Southern Ethiopia resulted in nearly 500 fatalities, causing significant loss of life and potential humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Russian Border Patrol Incident with Japanese Fishing Vessel A Russian border patrol boat set fire to a Japanese crab fishing vessel near Kaigara Island in the Kuril Islands. Three Russian authorities detained three fishermen and killed one, escalating tensions in the disputed maritime region.
• Bruce Froemming Honored at Fenway Park Home plate umpire Bruce Froemming was honored during an on-field ceremony at Fenway Park for achieving a remarkable milestone of working his 5,000th major league baseball game in his 36-year career. This achievement places him second only to Bill Klem, who officiated 5,374 games from 1905-1940.

Events in 2006

August 16, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 2006

August 16, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.45

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1191 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2293 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9875 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.72 JPY

August 16, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2006 can also be written as 8/16/2006 in the US and as 16/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 2006:

• D

  A social media dancer who gained popularity through viral dance videos online.

Famous people born in 2006

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 2006:

• Alfredo Stroessner

  Paraguayan military dictator who ruled Paraguay from 1954 to 1989, known for his brutal authoritarian regime and human rights violations.

• Szymon Srebrnik
• Alan Vint

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

August 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 03:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 2006

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Someone born on August 16, 2006 is:

18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 28 days old,

or 978 weeks

or 6846 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2006?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2006.

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