Thursday August 17, 2006: on this day

August 17, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2006 can also be written as 8/17/2006 in the US and as 17/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 2006:

• North korea: abc news reports that an american official said that the intelligence community believes that there is a possibility of a nuclear test. he also claimed that they have witnessed suspicious vehicle movement at a possible site for such a test. according to reuters, a united states official stated that they do not have any new evidence.
• United states district court judge williams alsup orders greg anderson (personal trainer to barry bonds) to testify before grand jury regarding the use of steroids in athletes.
• Anna diggs taylor, a us district judge, orders that the nsa warrantless surveillance system be stopped as it is unconstitutional.
• Thai police claim john mark karr has admitted to the murder jonbenet ramsey. after the press conference, karr told reporters that he was there with the child when she died and didn't intend to kill her.
• As part of the ceasefire agreement, lebanese troops are deployed south of the litani river in lebanon.
• Tungurahua is an active stratovolcano located in ecuador. it erupts and spews out pyroclastic flows. volcanic ash can be seen six kilometres up the air, forcing thousands to evacuate. at least one person has been killed, and 60 others are missing. (un), (bbc), (reuters),

August 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.02
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.70
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.93

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.05 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1227 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2322 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.979 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.86 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 04:59 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 17, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 17th

You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 2 days old,

or 922 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6455 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2006?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2006.

Famous people died on August 17, 2006:

• Shamsur Rahman

  Bangladeshi journalist and poet (d. 2006).

• Bob Wilson
• Arturo Maffei
• Bernard Rapp
• Maureen Kennedy Salaman
• Vernon Ingram
• Ivica Pajer
• Joan Dalmau
• André Dequae

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

Holidays on August 17, 2006:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Labios Compartidos
2. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
3. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
4. Don Omar - Angelito
5. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile