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.

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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 in December 2006 calendar

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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.

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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
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December 22, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on December 22, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    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.

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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
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Helene Stanley
    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)
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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:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Fergalicious
  4. - Smack That
  5. - 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:

  1. - Patience
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - Smack That
  4. - JCB Song
  5. - 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:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - My Love
  3. - Promise
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - 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:

  1. - Tu Recuerdo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Ser O Parecer
  4. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  5. - Dime (Tell Me)

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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:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

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

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

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

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:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

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:

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid

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One Summer is the beloved memoir of Bill Bryson, one of the most beloved writers in the world and New York Times bestseller. It's a vivid, nostalgic and hilarious account of growing up during the 1950s.

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

By:

A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

First Impressions by Nora Roberts

First Impressions

By:

First ImpressionsVance Banning, a wealthy businessman, moves to rural Maryland after fleeing the rat race as well as the temptation of women who are interested in gold-digging. He pretends to be a carpenter who is out of work and wants …

Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

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IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with

I Like You by Amy Sedaris

I Like You

By:

Now available in paperback, America's most entertaining hostess has published a bestseller entertaining guide! Do you need some direction on how to throw a glamorous party?

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:

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, visual novel

Publisher: QuinRose & Prototype

24: The Game

24: The Game

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: NA 2K Games; EU Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

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Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Atlus; PAL Rising Star Games

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: The Adventure Company

Bounty Hounds

Bounty Hounds

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Namco

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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.

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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.

Find out more about December 22nd

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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.

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