What happened on Sunday July 16, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 16, 2006:

• Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Haifa and Northern Israel Hezbollah militants launched over 100 rockets targeting Israeli cities, with a significant strike on Haifa killing 8 civilians and injuring 17. The attacks also impacted Afula, resulting in widespread disruption including the shutdown of universities and train lines.
• Tropical Storm Bilis Devastates Southeastern China Tropical Storm Bilis caused catastrophic damage in southeastern China, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 115 lives when it struck the region on Friday, demonstrating the destructive potential of severe weather events.
• Suicide Attack in Iraqi Shiite Cafe A suicide attack in a Shiite cafe in northern Iraq claimed the lives of 25 people, as reported by a local general, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence in the region.
• Mariano Rivera Achieves 400th Career Save Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees recorded his 400th career save, becoming the fourth major league baseball player to reach this significant milestone, highlighting his exceptional performance as a relief pitcher.
• Bobby Wadkins Wins Senior Players Championship Bobby Wadkins secured his lone career major title at the Senior Players Championship Men's Golf, winning by a narrow margin of 1 stroke against Jim Thorpe at the TPC of Michigan.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 2006

July 16, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 197th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2006 can also be written as 7/16/2006 in the US and as 16/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 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 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 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 16th 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 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 01:19 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 16, 2006

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Someone born on July 16, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 7 days old,

or 983 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6886 days old,

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

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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