Wednesday September 20, 2006

Historical Events

• The CW Television Network, a merger of UPN and The WB, officially opens its doors in the USA.
• Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President, addressed the 61st United Nations General Assembly. He said, "Yesterday, the devil was there, and today, it still smells sulfur at this podium," in reference to George W. Bush. Amp!-- All news items below that line
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• The 61st International Monetary Fund/World Bank annual meeting ended with an agreement about the need to revive global trade talks that have stalled and to reduce risks to global economic growth.
• The Singapore 2006 organizing committee thanked Singaporeans and corporations who helped to make the meeting, which delegates called "the best and most memorable IMF/World Bank meetings they've ever had", a success. Lim Hwee Hua was the Minister in Charge of Singapore 2006. She also provided some tips on how to handle 27 representatives of Civil Society Organisation who were initially denied entry by the Singaporean authorities.
• 41 miners in Kazakhstan die in the country's worst mining accident, a methane explosion at a coal mine.
• The corruption trial against Jacob Zuma, former South African Deputy President, is dismissed by Pietermaritzburg High Court. He rules that Zuma's case "goes from one disaster to another" without following proper procedure. Although this is expected to increase Zuma's chances at succeeding President Thabo Mugabe, prosecutors stated that they will refile the charges later.
• After heavy rainstorms at the Bay of Bengal, many people are left dead and others missing in India and Bangladesh.
• The United States Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive month. Chairman Ben Bernanke believes that a slower economy and falling energy costs are helping to ease inflation pressures.
• Shinzo Abe, the party leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, has been elected to replace Junichiro Koizumi. He is likely to be elected the new prime minister at 30 September 2006.
• Thailand coup d’etat: General Sonthi Boonyaratglin is the leader of the military coup that took place in Thailand. He declares that a new civilian prime Minister will be elected in two weeks to replace Thaksin Shinawatra.
• General Sonthi Boonyaratglin is the leader of the military coup that took place in Thailand. He declares that a new civilian prime Minister will be elected in two weeks to replace Thaksin Shinawatra.
• 2006 Protests in Hungary:: Nearly 60 people are injured in violence in Budapest's capital. Police clash with protestors seeking to oust Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.
• Nearly 60 people are injured in violence that erupted in Budapest's capital. Police clash with protestors seeking to oust Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.
• Australia Zoo, Beerwah, Queensland, Australia holds a public memorial service for Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter".
• The Football Association will investigate allegations of corruption and illegal payments within the sport (commonly known as 'bungs').
• The Globe and Mail article by Jan Wong, a journalist for the Globe and Mail, caused controversy and raised accusations of racism against Quebec. The Canadian House of Commons unanimously passed a motion asking for an apology from The Globe and Mail.
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See also

What happened on September 20 in history? Find out the list of September 20th major events

What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006

Who died on September 20, 2006?

• John W Peterson

  American songwriter (Born 1921).

• Sven Nykvist
• Armin Jordan chef d'orchestre suisse . (° 9avril1932)

Other September 20th famous deaths

• George Nichols

  Actor (His Favorite Pastime, Star Boarder), dies at 62.

• Brian Clough

  English footballer and football manager (Born 1935).

• Giorgos Seferis

  Greek poet and diplomat Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1971).

• Pierre-Henri Simon

  French intellectual, literary historian, essayist, novelist, poet and literary critic.

See all famous people who died on September 20th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Virgo

Virgo personality

Who should a Virgo marry?

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra

Personality of September born

Chinese Zodiac

Dog

The day of the week was Wednesday.

September 20th marks the 262nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 102 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

September 2006 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Fergie - London Bridge
3. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Janet & Nelly - Call On Me
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
4. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Mana - Labios Compartidos
2. Paulina Rubio - Ni Una Sola Palabra
3. Toby Love Featuring Rakim & Ken-Y - Tengo Un Amor
4. Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol
5. Wisin & Yandel - Pam Pam

Serie A

• Atalanta - Empoli : 0 - 0
• Cagliari - Livorno : 2 - 2
• Chievo - Lazio : 0 - 1
• Fiorentina - Parma : 1 - 0
• Messina - Reggina : 2 - 0

Premier League

• Liverpool - Newcastle : 2 - 0

Serie B

• Spezia - Verona : 1 - 0
• Vicenza - Cesena : 0 - 1

Stock Markets

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.38
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.37

Exchange Rates

• 1 USD = 117.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1279 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2511 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9263 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.91 JPY