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June 20, 2006 was the 171st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is June 20, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on June 20, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hips Don't Lie by Shakira), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Drop Dead Gorgeous) and books back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 2006?
- June 20, 2006: What happened on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 2006?
- June 20, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2006?
- What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2006?
- June 20, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- June 20, 2006: What was the lunar phase on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 2006?
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What day of the week was June 20, 2006?
June 20, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 170th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 2006 can also be written as 6/20/2006 in the US and as 20/6/2006 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 2006:
- The Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals 4-2.
- The American Buffalo 0.9999 fine-gold $50 coin is introduced by the US Mint
- Browse US newspapers headlines from June 20, 2006
- Unconfirmed reports by Iraqi officials claim that they have discovered the bodies of two U.S. soldiers, which the American military started looking for at the start of this week. There were signs of torture in the bodies of PFC Kristian Mechaca, Houston, Texas, as well as PFC Thomas Lowell Tucker, Madras (Oregon).
- Jack Abramoff scandals - David Safavian (ex-George W. Bush White House official) is convicted on four felony counts for lying and obstruction to justice in relation to his dealings, Jack Abramoff.
- Browse UK newspaper headlines from June 20, 2006
- Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq. The 600 soldiers were deployed to Iraq in 2004 as part of reconstruction efforts. This was controversial in Japan because it was Japan's most ambitious overseas deployment since World War II.
- Ehud Olmert, the Israeli Prime Minister, and Mahmoud Abdulbas, the President of Palestine will both attend a joint meeting later in this week.
June 20, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on June 20, 2006
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.74
- Apple AAPL: opens at $57.61
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.54
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.72
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.84
Exchange Rates on June 20, 2006
- 1 USD = 114.86 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1179 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2383 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0009 CNY
- 1 EUR = 144.52 JPY
Who was born on June 20, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
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Nicole KidmanAmerican actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to Tom Cruise.
- Jean-Marie Le Pen
French politician and candidate for the Far Right National Front in 2002.
- Catherine Ceylac
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Brian WilsonAmerican musician and the eccentric genius behind "The Beach Boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
June 20, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 5 months old,
or 209 months and 9 days old,
or 910 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6371 days old,
if you were born on June 20, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2006?
There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 20, 2006.
June 20, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people who died on June 20, 2006:
- Claydes Charles Smith
- Billy Johnson
American baseball player (Born 1918).
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
- Jehan Alain
French composer and organist.
- Abner Biberman
American screenplay writer, actor and director before he found his niche as a TV director.
- Edgar Barrier
New York, United States -- Actor (Cobra Woman, Macbeth, Rocky, Cornered).
- Mark Robson
Canadian-born producer and film director (d. 1978).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th
June 20, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20, 2006 is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
June 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
June 20, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 2006:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 2006:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th.
June 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- Chamillionaire - Ridin'
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th.
June 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
- Nelly Furtado - Maneater
- Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Pink - Who Knew
June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th.
June 20, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
- LeToya - Torn
- Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
- Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
- Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
June 20, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 20, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the Latin music chart for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th.
June 20, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 20, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Jun 19th and Jun 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Daddy Yankee - Machucando
June 20, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
Fracture
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike
Country: United States of America
Bridge to Terabithia
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
The Kingdom
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
Country: United States of America
The Devil Wears Prada
Release year: 2006
Directed by: David Frankel
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt
Country: United States of America
June 20, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 20, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Philip Alderton
Orange Roughies
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Chris Bailey
Eine Liebe am Gardasee
Release year: 2006
Kyle XY
Release year: 2006
Country: United States of America
Blade: The Series
Release year: 2006
Country: United States of America
June 20, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Book Of The Dead
By: Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
A FBI agent is rotting in high-security prison, for a crime he didn't commit...His brilliant and psychotic brother is about to commit a terrible crime...
At Risk
By: Patricia Cornwell
From Knoxville, Tennessee where he is finishing a course at The National Forensic Academy, a Massachusetts state investigator is called back to Massachusetts. The district attorney, a charming but tough-charging officer, is his boss.
Mayflower
By: Nathaniel Philbrick
"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …
Killer Dreams
By: Iris Johansen
The #1 New York Times bestselling author Countdown returns with a thrilling suspense thriller featuring a mother-son team against a murderer who is the stuff of nightmares.
Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity
By: John Stossel
John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.
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June 20, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 20, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Athena: Full Throttle
American McGee presents: Bad Day L.A.
Ankh: Heart of Osiris
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
Alex Rider: Stormbreaker
June 20, 2006: What was the lunar phase on that day?
Lunar phase
The lunar phase on June 20, 2006 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 June 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 04:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 2006.
Who was the US President on June 20, 2006?
On June 20, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 2006?
On June 20, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 2006?
On June 20, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on June 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating Iranian airspace, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down an American RQ-4 Global Hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the MV Sinar Bangun. The ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at Tigaras, Lake Toba in North Sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian Civil War, Military Intervention against ISIL: After Russia threatened that any U.S.-led coalition aircraft flying west of Euphrates would be considered a target, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), suspends combat operations against ISIL in Syria. (The Guardian). A U.S. F-15 destroys an Iranian Shahed 129 drone close to the Jordan-Syria border, where U.S. ground troops are based.
What happened in 2006?
2006 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
- A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
- In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.
What was the calendar for June 2006?
June 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
