Sunday August 20, 2006: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 8/20/2006, UK date format: 20/8/2006

August 20th, 2006 was the 232nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Leo. The day of the week was Sunday.

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 The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger 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 Aircraft Powerpack or ARMA.

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.

You can also have a look at August 20 across the years or at August 2006 calendar.

August 20, 2006 Events

What happened on August 20, 2006?

Historical Events

The Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election is now headed towards a run-off election, with nearly all votes having been counted. The provisional results show Joseph Kabila receiving 44.81 percent, to Jean Pierre Bemba's 20,03.3 percent. Reports of automatic gunfire were reported by MLC representatives. Kabila's Republican Guard was accused of shooting one of its members and injuring three officers.
Taliban insurgency: More Than 90 people are killed in heavy fighting in Afghanistan this weekend.
2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict:
UN Secretary General Kofi Ann has expressed concern about Saturday's Israeli commando raid deep within Lebanon. He called it a violation of the truce.
On Sunday, the Lebanese government pledged to stop any attempts by the Lebanese side of breaking the ceasefire.
Tropical Storm Ioke is the first named storm to form within the Central North Pacific basin after the 2002 Pacific hurricane season. It threatens Johnston Island National Wildlife Refuge and Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
Iran tests the Saegheh missile. This is a short-range, surface-to-surface missile that can travel between 80 and 250 kms in the desert close to Kashan. This test comes just a day after military exercises began.
At the fourth test of cricket between England and Pakistan at The Oval in London, controversy arises when umpires decide that ball-tampering occurred and award the match to England.
2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict: UN Secretary General Kofi Ann has expressed concern about Saturday's Israeli commando raid deep within Lebanon. He called it a violation of the truce. (BBC) (Al Jazeera). The Lebanese government pledged Sunday that it would stop any attempt by the Lebanese to break the ceasefire.
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August 20, 2006 Famous Birthdays

Other August 20th famous birthdays

Demi Lovato
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
Robert Plant
British musician and founding member of Led Zeppelin with Jimmy Page.
Amy Adams
American actress.
Andrew Garfield
American actor.

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How old am I?

If August 20, 2006 is your birthday you are 16 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 20.

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August 20, 2006 Famous Deaths

Who died on August 20, 2006?

Joe Rosenthal
Cpl Bryan Budd VC
British soldier (Born 1977).
Claude Blanchard
Renate Brausewetter
Oscar Míguez
Jacob Mincer
Giuseppe Moccia
Gérard Saclier de La Bâtie

Other August 20th famous deaths

Joe Dassin
American-born French singer-songwriter, Jules Dassin (1911aEUR”2008), and BA(c]atrice Launer (1913aEUR”2005), a New York-born musician.
Hugo Pratt
Italian cartoon strip writer, famous for his famous cartoon strips, published first in 1945.
Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film Zulu.
Kim Stanley
American actress (Born in 1925).

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August 20, 2006 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dog

Element: Fire

Dog personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in August 20, 2006 reveal something about your future ? Find out

August 20, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 20, 2006?

The day of the week was Sunday.

August 20th marks the 231st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 133 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

August 2006 calendar

August	2006
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

August 20, 2006 Holidays and Observances

What is special on August 20, 2006?

Holidays

Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Estonia - Restoration Day
Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Music charts

What was the number one song on August 20, 2006? Which were the top hits on August 20, 2006?
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