Monday October 16, 2006: on this day

October 16, 2006 was the 289th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 16, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 16, 2006, who was born and died on October 16, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. Little Miss Sunshine, directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris), TV series (e.g. Simon Schama'S Power Of Art) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2006?


October 16, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 289th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2006 can also be written as 10/16/2006 in the US and as 16/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 16, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2006:

  • Hawaii earthquake: hawaii is rocked by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. it causes property damage, injuries and power outages.
  • Un security council election: on january 1, 2007, the un general assembly elected south africa, indonesia, italy, and indonesia to two-year terms in the security council. after ten rounds between guatemala and venezuela, the fifth seat is still deadlocked. however, it may be open to other candidates from latin america or the caribbean.
  • United nations secretary general kofi annan condemned eritrea's entry of 1,500 troops, 14 tanks and other equipment into unmee-monitored temporary safety zone with ethiopia. this is a major breach of the ceasefire that ended the eritrean–ethiopian war.
  • North korean nuclear tests 2006: the united states confirms that north korea carried out a nuclear test in october 2006.
  • In asmara (eritrea), the government of sudan and the eastern front rebels sign an agreement for peace.
  • The industrial and commercial bank of china launches its dual initial public offer (ipo) in hong kong stock exchange and shanghai stock exchange. this would be the largest ever ipo.
  • A truck with explosives is set off by suspected tamil tiger rebels in a convoy bus carrying sri lankan navy personnel to the northeast. around 102 people are killed and 150 are injured.
  • Cecilia stego chilo, swedish minister for culture, resigns after 11 consecutive days. this is the second resignation from the cabinet of fredrik reinfeldt.
  • A court decision quashing the sodomy law in hong kong will not be appealed by the government.
  • Islam karimov, president of uzbekistan, fires saidullo begaliev (governor of andijan) for his short-sightedness and lack of concern for the people's needs. this led to the 2005 massacre at andijan. ahmad usmonov is appointed begaliev's successor by karimov.
  • Scientists from russia and america announce the discovery, temporarily called ununoctium, of a new chemical element.

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $75.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.73
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.08

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 119.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1371 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2702 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9098 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.18 JPY

October 16, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Caen - Montpellier : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Fulham - Charlton : 2 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Treviso - Juventus : 0 - 1
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October 16, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was born on October 16, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 12 days old,

or 910 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6373 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2006.

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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October 16, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2006:

  • Lister Sinclair

    Canadian actor known for his work in film, television, and theater.

  • Lance Black

    Astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Valentín Paniagua

    Peruvian lawyer and politician, 91st president of peru (d. 2006).

  • John Victor Murra

    Ukrainian-american anthropologist and academic (b. 1916).

  • Ondina Valla
  • Garry Bauman
  • Nello Saito
  • Lucia Di Cosmo
  • Vitalij Michajlovič Kol'cov
  • Ondina Valla (Trebisonda)
  • Trebisonda Valla
  • John Murra

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 2006:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SexyBack youtube
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - Smack That
  5. - How To Save A Life

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 16, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - S.E.X.
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - Ring The Alarm

October 16, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 16, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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October 16, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Starring: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin

Country: United States of America

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

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

October 16, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber

Christmas Letters

By:

Katherine O'Connor spends most of her time at a cafe on Blossom Street, Seattle. There she writes Christmas letters to other people.

Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Social Intelligence

By:

Emotional intelligence was a worldwide phenomenon. It was a New York Times bestseller for more than a year, and sold more than 5 million copies around the world.

Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich

Motor Mouth

By:

Miami is still humid. Even hotter are the nights. There's even a body on ice. This is just the beginning of an adrenaline rush that will take you on a thrilling ride with a phenomenal number

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

Thirteen Moons

By:

Will Cooper, an orphan, is twelve years old and given a horse and key along with a map. He is then sent on a journey across the uncharted wildernesses of the United States.

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

By:

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

October 16, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Buku Sudoku

Buku Sudoku

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Merscom

AirForce2

AirForce2

Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac

Genre: Arcade Style Shoot-em-up

Publisher: The AForce Project

Blazing Souls

Blazing Souls

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable Android iOS

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Idea Factory; NA Aksys Games (PSP); EU Rising Star Games (PSP)

AquaZone: Life Simulator

AquaZone: Life Simulator

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Frontier Groove

Pac-Man World Rally

Pac-Man World Rally

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable GameCube Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on October 16, 2006?

On October 16, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 2006?

On October 16, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2006?

On October 16, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2006 calendar looked like.

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