Friday December 22, 2006: on this day
December 22, 2006 was the 356th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 22, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 22, 2006, who was born and died on December 22, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 2006?
- December 22, 2006: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 22, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- December 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 2006?
- December 22, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 2006?
What day of the week was December 22, 2006?
December 22, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 2006 can also be written as 12/22/2006 in the US and as 22/12/2006 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 2006:
- The kennedy space center welcomes the nasa space shuttle discovery, which has completed a two-week mission towards the international space station.
- The 2006 floods in malaysia caused displacement of approximately 60,000 people in johor. (cnn),
- The charges against three duke university lacrosse players convicted of raping a woman in 2006's duke university lacrosse scandal have been dropped.
- Andrew wallis, a journalist for ''the times", accuses france of aiding and abiding genocidaries in rwanda's 1994 genocide. paul kagame, the current rwandan president, has expressed his belief in complicity of the french and belgian governments.
- Omar bongo's party, the gabonese democratic party (the gabonese democratic party), won an overwhelming majority of the legislative elections held on 17/12 2006.
- Ethiopian war in somalia
- After a night of mortar fire and artillery, thousands of somali civilians fled their homes to flee the trucks and troops that moved towards the frontlines.
- According to the islamic courts union, they will send ground troops on saturday to attack. instead of fighting at a distance using heavy weapons like they have been doing up until now.
- The international committee of the red cross (icrc), calls for the protection of somali civil war victims. this is the latest of many diplomatic and humanitarian appeals to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
- The fifth round of six-party talks about north korea's nuclear weapons program ended without an agreement or a date being established.
- Space shuttle discovery safely lands at kennedy space center at 5 :32 p.m. est (22 :32 utc), ending mission sts-116. they spent 13 days in space, and visited the international space station.
- Australian archaeologist sue o'connor discovers the first evidence of modern humans at jerimalai cave near lene hara cave in east timor.
December 22, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 22, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.88
- Apple AAPL: opens at $83.46
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.82
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.89
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.75
Exchange Rates on December 22, 2006:
- 1 USD = 118.84 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1583 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2199 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.8165 CNY
- 1 EUR = 156.01 JPY
December 22, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Guingamp : 0 - 0
- Caen - Dijon : 3 - 2
- Creteil - Tours : 4 - 3
- Grenoble - Niort : 4 - 1
- Gueugnon - Montpellier : 3 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Marseille - St Etienne : 2 - 1
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Crystal Palace - Sunderland : 1 - 0
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Millwall - Scunthorpe : 0 - 1
December 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 22, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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December 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 2006 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 07:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 22, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
- Vanessa Paradis
French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
- Ralph Fiennes
English actor.
- Jean-Baptiste Maunier
French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
- Ted Cruz
Texas senator of the united states.
- Meghan Trainor
American singer-songwriter.
- Robin Gibb
British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
- Jordin Sparks
American singer and american idol winner.
- Maurice Gibb
British-american musician.
- Dina Meyer
American actress.
- Lady Bird Johnson
First lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 3 months old,
or 207 months and 6 days old,
or 900 weeks and 6 days old,
or 6306 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2006?
There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 2006.
December 22, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 2006:
- Wilma Dykeman
American author known for her works on the Appalachian region.
- Dennis Linde
American singer-songwriter (d. 2006).
- Galina Ustvolskaya
Russian composer (born 1919).
- Elena Mukhina
Russian gymnast (d. 2006).
- Galina Ivanovna Ustvol'skaja
- Nikolaj Jakovenko
- Phillip Pine
- Manuela Wiesler
- Galina Oustvolskaïa (Галина Ивановна Уствольская)
- Tom Wesselmann
- Dietrich Schwanitz
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
- Don DeFore
Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
- Christine Cavanaugh
American singer and actress (d. 2014).
- Gilda Gray
Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
- Helene Stanley
Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
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December 22, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 2006:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Akon - I Wanna Love You
- Fergie - Fergalicious
- Akon - Smack That
- Justin Timberlake - My Love
December 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Take That - Patience
- Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
- Akon - Smack That
- Nizlopi - JCB Song
- Madonna - Hung Up
December 22, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
- Ciara - Promise
- Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
- Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
December 22, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2006 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 22, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres - Tu Recuerdo
- Mana - Bendita Tu Luz
- RBD - Ser O Parecer
- Paulina Rubio - Ni Una Sola Palabra
- Pitbull Featuring Frankie J & Ken-Y - Dime (Tell Me)
December 22, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 22, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:
December 22, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 22, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 22, 2006?
On December 22, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2006?
On December 22, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 2006?
On December 22, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.
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What was the calendar for December 2006?
December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.