What happened on Thursday August 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 17, 2006:

• NSA Warrantless Surveillance Program Ruled Unconstitutional US District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor made a landmark ruling declaring the National Security Agency's (NSA) warrantless surveillance program unconstitutional, marking a significant challenge to post-9/11 government surveillance practices.
• Lebanese Troops Deploy in Southern Lebanon As part of a critical ceasefire agreement, Lebanese military forces were deployed south of the Litani River, signaling a potential de-escalation in regional tensions and a step towards stabilizing the conflict zone.
• John Mark Karr Claims JonBenét Ramsey Murder Thai police announced that John Mark Karr claimed responsibility for the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. During a press conference, Karr stated he was present when the child died but did not intend to kill her, adding another controversial chapter to the long-unsolved murder case.
• Greg Anderson Ordered to Testify in Bonds Steroid Investigation US District Court Judge William Alsup compelled Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds' personal trainer, to testify before a Grand Jury regarding steroid use among athletes, a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation into performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports.
• Tungurahua Volcano Eruption in Ecuador The active Tungurahua stratovolcano in Ecuador erupted dramatically, generating massive pyroclastic flows and volcanic ash reaching six kilometers into the sky. The eruption forced thousands to evacuate, resulted in at least one confirmed fatality, and left 60 people missing, highlighting the destructive potential of volcanic activity.
• North Korea Nuclear Test Speculation Conflicting reports emerged regarding potential North Korean nuclear test preparations. An ABC News source suggested intelligence community concerns about a possible nuclear test, citing suspicious vehicle movements. However, a Reuters report from a US official contradicted these claims, stating no new evidence existed.

Events in 2006

August 17, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 2006

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

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

Famous people died on August 17, 2006:

• Shamsur Rahman

  Prominent Bangladeshi poet and journalist who significantly contributed to Bengali literature during the 20th century, known for his...

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 17th

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.

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.

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 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 17th is Leo.

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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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Someone born on August 17, 2006 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 6 days old,

or 962 weeks

or 6734 days old,

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

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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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.

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