Friday August 18, 2006: on this day

August 18, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2006 can also be written as 8/18/2006 in the US and as 18/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 18, 2006:

• Ford motor company will temporarily close 10 north american plants as it reduces production by 21%.
• Australia: on appeal, jack thomas was acquitted of the first conviction under new anti-terrorism laws. jack thomas was convicted of two charges: receiving funds from terrorist networks and carrying a false passport. abc news reported that jack thomas' 5-year sentence was quashed today by the victorian court of appeal. this ruled that information obtained in an interview conducted with australian federal police officers (pakistan) without legal representation and under threat of torturing was val
• North korea
• South korea claimed friday that it does not have any evidence that north korea is planning a nuclear test.
• In six-party talks, president bush pressured north korea's participants to end its nuclear weapons program.
• 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
• Hezbollah gives cash to victims of war in lebanon
• On friday, the southern lebanese laid to rest 250 victims of the conflict between israel's shia muslim militia hezbollah. hezbollah honored these people as martyrs, and adorned their flag-draped coffins in flowers.
• North korea: south korea claimed friday that it does not have any evidence that north korea is planning a nuclear attack. (ctv news). president bush demanded that six-party negotiations be held with north korea in order to convince it to end its nuclear weapons program.
• Israel has established a commission to examine how the military campaign in lebanon was conducted.
• Israel claims it is difficult to accept other nations that do not recognize its right to exist in the un force in lebanon.

August 18, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.40
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.71
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.05
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.38

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.8 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.124 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2331 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.974 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.48 JPY

August 18, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Nurnberg - M'gladbach : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• CZ Jena - Braunschweig : 0 - 0
• Hansa Rostock - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Offenbach : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Chateauroux : 2 - 3
• Brest - Metz : 0 - 1
• Caen - Bastia : 2 - 0
• Grenoble - Tours : 2 - 1
• Gueugnon - Amiens : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Coventry - Leicester : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 05:49 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 18, 2006

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Famous people born on August 18, 2006:

• Summer McIntosh

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

• Robert Redford

  American actor, director, environmental activist.

• Mae West

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• Kaitlin Olson

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• Patrick Swayze

  American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

• Edward Norton

  American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

• Andy Samberg

  Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

• Alex Honnold

  Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

• Christian Slater

  Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

• Roman Polanski

  French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 5 days old,

or 922 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6458 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2006?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2006.

Famous people died on August 18, 2006:

• Rahm Fong

  Renowned physicist known for his work in condensed matter physics.

• Ken Kearney

  Australian rugby player (b. 1924).

• Jamie Astaphan

  Caribbean-born physician (born 1946).

• Fernand Gignac

  Canadian actor and singer (born 1934).

• Guille Martín
• Juan Suárez Martínez
• George Astaphan

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Mildred Davis

  Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

• Robert Novak

  American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

• Ben Cross

  English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

• John Kerr

  18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

• Beverly Bayne

  Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

• Kafi Annan

  Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Brigitt Haque

  Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Walter Chrysler

  American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

• Tola Rotimi

  Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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Holidays on August 18, 2006:

• RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
• Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

August 18, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 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