What happened on Thursday June 22, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 22, 2006:

• Chemical Weapons Discovery in Iraq United States and Coalition forces discovered 500 chemical weapons in Iraq dating from before 1991. Although the Pentagon confirmed the weapons were destroyed and rendered unusable, they were still considered potentially dangerous.
• Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Miami The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested seven terrorist suspects in Miami, charging them with terrorist conspiracy for allegedly planning attacks on Chicago's Sears Tower and various government buildings in the Miami region.
• Japan Monitors North Korean Missile Preparations Japan deployed planes and ships to monitor developments in North Korea as the country prepared for a potential long-range missile test, reflecting rising tensions in the region.
• International Red Cross Accepts Magen David Adom and Palestine Red Crescent The International Committee of the Red Cross passed a resolution accepting the Israeli Magen David Adom and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, with 237 votes in favor and 54 against, despite objections from some Muslim representatives.
• East Timor President Threatens Resignation Xanana Gusmao, the President of East Timor, threatened to resign due to significant political unrest and instability in the country, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the young nation's governance.
• IAU Names Pluto's Newly Discovered Moons The International Astronomical Union officially named Pluto's recently discovered moons: S/2005 P 2 as Nix (after Nyx, the Greek Goddess of Darkness) and S/2005 P 1 as Hydra (after the multi-headed monster from Greek mythology).
• Vatican Leadership Transition After 16 years of service, Cardinal Angelo Sodano will retire as Cardinal Secretary of State. Archbishop Tarcisio Bertone from Genoa will succeed him in this important Vatican leadership role.
• Moose, Dog Actor from Frasier Dies Moose, the beloved Jack Russell Terrier who played Eddie on the popular sitcom Frasier, passed away. Born in 1990, Moose was a famous television animal actor known for his charming on-screen presence.
• Severe Macroburst in Indiana and Ohio A powerful macroburst wind event struck northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, causing extensive wind damage. The severe weather event resulted in large trees being uprooted, structural damage, and hail in multiple locations.

Events in 2006

June 22, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 2006

June 22, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 22, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $58.20
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.06
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.16

Exchange Rates on June 22, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1176 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2428 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9955 CNY
• 1 EUR = 145.96 JPY

June 22, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2006 can also be written as 6/22/2006 in the US and as 22/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

June 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Daniel Powter - Bad Day

June 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

June 22, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. LeToya - Torn
3. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
4. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
5. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 2006

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Someone born on June 22, 2006 is:

19 years and 3 days old,

or 228 months and 3 days old,

or 991 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6943 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 2006?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 22, 2006.

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