Wednesday February 22, 2006

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...

  • Simone Simon

    French actress, famed for Marc Allegret's "Lac Aux Dames.

  • French politician, senator, minister, senator & mayor of rouen for 25 yrs.

See all famous people who died on February 22nd

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February 22, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

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Dog

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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

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

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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

  1. - Check On It
  2. - You're Beautifulyoutube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Nasty Girl
  2. - Thunder In My Heart Again
  3. - Boys Will Be Boys
  4. - Check On It
  5. - Run It!

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Unpredictable
  3. - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
  4. - So Sickyoutube
  5. - Check On It

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Rakata
Sport Games on February 22, 2006

Sport Games on February 22, 2006


Jupiler League

Football (Belgium)
  • FC Brussels - Westerlo : 1 - 0
  • Standard - Louvieroise : 1 - 1
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Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • Dresden - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 0
See all Football game results of February 22, 2006

Premier League

UK Soccer
  • Newcastle - Charlton : 0 - 0
See all Football game results of February 22, 2006

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

The Chaser's War on Everything

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

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in February 2006?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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For Laci by Sharon Rocha

For Laci

By:

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

The 5th Horseman

By:

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 …

At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

At First Sight

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

Gone by Lisa Gardner

Gone

By:

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

Buku Sudoku

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Merscom

Crash Boom Bang!

Crash Boom Bang!

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Party

Publisher: JP Vivendi Universal Games; INT Sierra Entertainment; WW Universal Interactive

Another Century's Episode 2

Another Century's Episode 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Banpresto

Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Sega Viz Media Shonen Jump

Commandos: Strike Force

Commandos: Strike Force

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

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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.