What happened on Friday November 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on November 17, 2006:

• Tony Blair Criticizes Iraq War British Prime Minister Tony Blair described the situation in Iraq as a 'catastrophe' during an interview, reflecting growing international criticism of the ongoing conflict.
• Nicaragua Implements Strict Abortion Ban Nicaragua amended its abortion law to completely prohibit the procedure, removing even exceptions for cases where a woman's life is in danger, marking a significant and controversial change in reproductive rights.
• PlayStation 3 Launch in USA Sony officially launched the PlayStation 3 video gaming system in the United States, marking a significant moment in the gaming industry and console technology.
• Former Uruguay Dictator Investigated for Human Rights Violations Juan Maria Bordaberry, a former dictator of Uruguay, was being held in connection with the 1976 assassination and abduction of two Congressmen, highlighting ongoing efforts to address historical human rights abuses.
• Netherlands Proposes Burqa Ban The Dutch government announced plans to introduce legislation banning burqas in public spaces, citing concerns about public order, safety, and security. The proposed ban would affect a small proportion (approximately 5%) of Dutch Muslims.
• 2006 Tonga Riots Escalate Riots in Nuku'alofa, Tonga's capital, resulted in eight deaths. The Tongan government declared a state of emergency, empowering security forces with expanded search and detention powers. Australian and New Zealand military forces prepared to intervene.
• Passing of Ferenc Puskás, Football Legend Ferenc Puskás, a legendary Hungarian football player who revolutionized the sport, was remembered. Born in 1927, he was known for his exceptional skills and contributions to international football.
• Casino Royale Premieres with Daniel Craig The James Bond film 'Casino Royale' was released in theaters in the USA, featuring Daniel Craig in his debut as James Bond, which marked a significant reimagining of the iconic character.
• Death of Bo Schembechler, Legendary Football Coach Bo Schembechler, a renowned American football coach who significantly influenced college football, passed away. Born in 1929, he was particularly famous for his tenure at the University of Michigan.
• Greg Anderson Jailed in Barry Bonds Steroid Investigation Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds' personal trainer, was ordered to jail for contempt after refusing to testify before a grand jury about alleged perjury related to a steroid investigation.
• Frank Thomas Signs with Toronto Blue Jays Professional baseball player Frank Thomas agreed to a lucrative two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, valued at $18.12 million, signaling a significant move in his career.
• Official Naming of Roentgenium Element Element 111, Roentgenium (Rg), was officially named, contributing to the periodic table and scientific nomenclature.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on November 17, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $85.14
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.42

Exchange Rates on November 17, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.74 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1467 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2436 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.872 CNY
• 1 EUR = 151.03 JPY

November 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Duisburg : 1 - 1
• CZ Jena - Freiburg : 2 - 1
• Offenbach - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Tours : 3 - 0
• Bastia - Grenoble : 0 - 0
• Caen - Chateauroux : 1 - 0
• Dijon - Le Havre : 2 - 1
• Libourne - Gueugnon : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - QPR : 0 - 1

November 17, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 321st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 2006 can also be written as 11/17/2006 in the US and as 17/11/2006 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 2006 in November 2006 calendar

Famous people died on November 17, 2006:

• Ferenc Puskás

  Ferenc Puskás was a legendary Hungarian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, known for his extraordinary...

• Ruth Brown

  Legendary R&B singer-songwriter and actress known as 'Miss Rhythm', who significantly influenced American music in the mid-20th century.

• Bo Schembechler

  Legendary American football coach who transformed the University of Michigan's football program.

• Uberto Revelli

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on November 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 2006 was My Love by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Justin Timberlake - My Love
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Ludacris - Money Maker
5. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 2006 was Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Fedde Le Grande - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Girls Aloud - Something Kinda Ooooh
4. Bodyrox featuring Luciana - Yeah Yeah
5. Akon - Smack That

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
2. Unk - Walk It Out
3. JAY-Z - Show Me What You Got
4. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
5. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 03:07 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 2006

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Someone born on November 17, 2006 is:

18 years 6 months old,

or 222 months and 7 days old,

or 966 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6763 days old,

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

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