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US date format: 2/22/2006, UK date format: 22/2/2006
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 22, 2006).
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 For Laci by Sharon Rocha was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Conviction. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Buku Sudoku or Crash Boom Bang!.
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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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February 22, 2006 Events
What happened on February 22, 2006?
Historical Events
- The South Dakota Senate approves a bill which would outlaw nearly all forms of abortion.
- After being exposed to animal skins from the Cote D'Ivoire, a man in Manhattan, New York City was hospitalized with anthrax. He used these skins to make drums.
- Robbery at Securitas Depot: This was the largest robbery in the United Kingdom. A Securitas Depot in Tonbridge, Kent was robbed by thieves who stole Bank of England banknotes.
- The European Commission proposes to establish a European Institute of Technology.
- Pope Benedict XVI announced that a consistory would be held next month in order to create 15 new cardinals. This is the first step of his Papacy.
- Bombing of Al Askari Mosque: A bombing attack on the Al Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq. The mosque is a shrine to Imam Ali al-Hadi, and Imam Hasan al-Askari. The Golden Dome has been destroyed. Many people were killed in the aftermath, as well as three journalists including Atwar Bahjat.
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What happened on February 22 in history? Find out the list of February 22nd major events
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February 22, 2006 Famous Deaths
Who died on February 22, 2006?
Other February 22nd famous deaths
German patriot, an active member of the Resistance Movement in "The White Rose" resistance cell, She and her brother Hans, who joined her in...
American journalist stationed in Pakistan when he was kidnapped on 1/23/2002 after arranging to meet members of a shadowy group of Islamic...
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French actress, famed for Marc Allegret's "Lac Aux Dames.
French politician, senator, minister, senator & mayor of rouen for 25 yrs.
February 22, 2006 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Pisces
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
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
February 22, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was February 22, 2006?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
February 22nd marks the 52nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.
There are 312 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Hairspray
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on February 22, 2006? Which were the top hits on February 22, 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!
Top #5 R&B songs
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
- Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
- Ne-Yo - So Sick
- Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
Top #5 Latin songs
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
- Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
Sport Games on February 22, 2006
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- FC Brussels - Westerlo : 1 - 0
- Standard - Louvieroise : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Dresden - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 0
Premier League
UK Soccer- Newcastle - Charlton : 0 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Conviction
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
Tierra de Pasiones
Release year: 2006
Directed by: José Benavides Jr
Lotte
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Julius Schultheiß
The Chaser's War on Everything
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Andrew Hansen
Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello
Country: Australia
Classical Destinations
Release year: 2006
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 2006?
- Time: Google honchos, from top, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt and Sergey Brin
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10255
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.864
- Wired: Wired - February, 2006
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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For Laci
By: Sharon Rocha
Laci Rocha Peterson was 8 months pregnant. Amy last saw her in the afternoon on December 23, 2002.
The 5th Horseman
By: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
It's a race against the clock as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer, and Yuki Castellano (the newest member to the Women's Murder Club), lead an investigation into mysterious patient deaths. They also reveal the hospital administration that is determined to protect its …
Gone
By: Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestseller and author of Alone, and The Killing Hour comes to you with a thrilling thriller ....
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Buku Sudoku
Crash Boom Bang!
Another Century's Episode 2
Bleach: The Blade of Fate
Commandos: Strike Force
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.60
- Apple AAPL: opens at $69.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.53
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.55
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.00
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 118.53 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1485 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3105 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0456 CNY
- 1 EUR = 141.15 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 22, 2006?
On February 22, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is February 22, 2006?
On February 22, 2006 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on February 22, 2006?
On February 22, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 2006?
On February 22, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 22, 2006?
On February 22, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on February 22, 2006?
Famous people died on February 22, 2006 include, Hilde Domin.
What was the number one song in February 22, 2006?
The number one song in the week of February 22, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce in US and Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm in UK.
What were the top hits on February 22, 2006?
The top hits on February 22, 2006 were Check On It by Beyonce, You're Beautiful by James Blunt, Grillz by Nelly in US and Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, Thunder In My Heart Again by Meck featuring Leo Sayer, Boys Will Be Boys by The Ordinary Boys in UK.
