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The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 17, 2006).
The number one song in US was London Bridge by Fergie. Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean was #1 song in the UK.
Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Race Driver 2006 or Bratz: Forever Diamondz.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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What day of the week was August 17, 2006?
The day of the week was Thursday.
August 17th marks the 228th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.
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On August 17, 2006 the day of the week was Thursday.
On August 17, 2006 the zodiac sign was Leo.
On August 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
On August 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
On August 17, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people died on August 17, 2006 include, Bernard Rapp, Shamsur Rahman, André Dequae.
The number one song in the week of August 17, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean in UK.
The top hits on August 17, 2006 were London Bridge by Fergie, Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera, Unfaithful by Rihanna in UK.