Monday February 20, 2006: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/20/2006, UK date format: 20/2/2006

February 20th, 2006 was the 51st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Pisces. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was Check On It by Beyonce. Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while Memory In Death by J. D. Robb was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Conviction. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Race Driver 2006 or Blackwell.

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 February 20 across the years or at February 2006 calendar.

February 20, 2006 Events

What happened on February 20, 2006?

Historical Events

Don Kennedy, a retired scientist, suggests that Tuvalu's entire population should relocate to Fijian Island of Kioa to preserve Tuvaluan culture. Their homeland is becoming uninhabitable as a result of rising sea levels.
Manouchehr Mottaki, Iran's Foreign Minister, denies that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stated that he wanted Israel "wiped off the map". He said Ahmadinejad was misunderstood.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta attacks a pipeline and a military homeboat in southern Nigeria. This reduces crude oil production by around twenty percent. Due to concerns about supply, international oil prices have risen due to the recent violence.
After pleading guilty during 1989 to denigrating the Holocaust, David Irving, a British Holocaust denier, was sentenced to three years imprisonment by an Austrian Court. Irving was arrested last November. A suspended sentence was expected. Irving will appeal the sentence.
Today, Russian and Iranian negotiators began talks on a plan to have the former enrichuranium for Iran. This is part of international efforts to discourage Iran from its own enrichment.
Brokeback Mountain, a western romance, wins the best film and best director awards at the BAFTA Awards.
According to an audiotape posted Monday to a militant website, Osama Bin Laden promises never to be captured alive.
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February 20, 2006 Famous Birthdays

Other February 20th famous birthdays

Rihanna
Barbadian recording artist, actress, and fashion designer.
Kurt Cobain
musician (Nirvana) (Born 1967).
Kurt Cobain
musician (Nirvana) (Born 1967).
Cindy Crawford
American model.

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How old am I?

If February 20, 2006 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on February 20.

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February 20, 2006 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 20, 2006?

Michael M. Ames
Ferenc Bene
Lou Gish
Paul Marcinkus
Catherine Binet
Lucjan Wolanowski
Curt Gowdy
American actor and sportscaster (d. 2006).

Other February 20th famous deaths

Hunter S Thompson
American journalist and author (Born in 1937).
Kathryn Kuhlman
American minister, evangelist and faith-healer.
Dick York
American actor who played the role of Darren in "Bewitched", a long-running series starring Elizabeth Montgomery.
Alexander Haig
American soldier & civil servant, 7th Supreme All Allied Commander Europe (7th White House Chief Of Staff, 59th United States Secretaryof...

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February 20, 2006 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dog

Element: Fire

Dog personality

Find out your Moon Sign

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

February 20, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 20, 2006?

The day of the week was Monday.

February 20th marks the 50th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 314 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2006 calendar

February	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

February 20, 2006 Holidays and Observances

What is special on February 20, 2006?

Holidays

Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Observances

World Day of Social Justice

Music charts

What was the number one song on February 20, 2006? Which were the top hits on February 20, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

Beyonce - Check On It
James Blunt - You're Beautiful
Nelly - Grillz
Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

Top #5 songs in the UK

The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!