Sunday April 23, 2006: on this day

April 23, 2006 was the 113th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 2006, who was born and died on April 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Day by Daniel Powter), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2006?


April 23, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2006 can also be written as 4/23/2006 in the US and as 23/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

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April 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2006:

  • Osama bin laden calls for jihad against the "crusaders” in darfur in an audiotape that was released to al jazeera
  • Hungary's parliamentary elections: the hungarian socialist party won with a plurality of votes. it will continue to govern with the alliance of free democrats. this government also becomes hungary's first re-elected government since the end of world war ii.
  • Elections in solomon islands: beijing begins to evacuate ethnic chinese out of solomon islands after anti-chinese protests which decimated the chinatown.
  • After the april 12th stabbing death of a teenager at brussels central railway station, there is a silent march through brussels with over 80,000 participants.
  • Sri lankan civil war: six sinhalese rice farmers are killed in sri lanka by suspected tamil tigers terrorists from the northeastern trincomalee region.
  • Peru declares an emergency in the areas around ubinas volcano.

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April 23, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 0
  • Westerlo - Gent : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Bayern Munich : 2 - 2
  • Werder Bremen - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 1
  • Dresden - Saarbrucken : 2 - 0
  • Freiburg - Siegen : 2 - 2
  • Hansa Rostock - Ahlen : 1 - 2
  • Offenbach - Unterhaching : 4 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Valencia : 0 - 3
  • Cadiz - La Coruna : 1 - 1
  • Espanol - Betis : 2 - 0
  • Mallorca - Osasuna : 0 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Malaga : 2 - 1
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April 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 2006.

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Who was born on April 23, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years old,

or 216 months

or 939 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6575 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2006?

There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 2006.

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April 23, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2006:

  • Phil Walden

    American record producer and manager, co-founder of capricorn records (b. 1940).

  • Adolfo Broegg
  • William P. Gottlieb
  • Gaspare Rodolico
  • Susan Browning
  • Boris Fraenkel
  • Daniel Guérard
  • Abdeslam Chraïbi

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 23rd

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April 23, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2006:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2006:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2006:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Day youtube
  2. - Temperature youtube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - You're Beautiful youtube
  5. - Be Without You

April 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy
  2. - So Sick youtube
  3. - No Tomorrow
  4. - One
  5. - Nature's Law

April 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2006 was What You Know by T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 23, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What You Know
  2. - Be Without You
  3. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
  4. - Unpredictable
  5. - Temperature youtube

April 23, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2006 was Lo Que Son Las Cosas by Anais, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 23, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Rompe
  5. - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi

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April 23, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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

Mission: Impossible III

Mission: Impossible III

Release year: 2006

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

April 23, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Sable noir

Sable noir

Release year: 2006

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

April 23, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips

American Theocracy

By:

An ex-Republican strategist and political commentator, he evaluates the political climate today and the inherent dangers presented by factors such as global overreach, religious fundamentalism and ballooning debt. His account draws from historical examples and makes cautionary predictions about America’s …

Tomb Of The Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters

Tomb Of The Golden Bird

By:

Radcliffe Emerson, an eminent Egyptologist, and Amelia Peabody, his adventurous wife, believe that the tomb of the lesser-known king Tutankhamon is somewhere in the Valley of the Kings.

The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury

The Last Templar

By:

It has served us well, the myth of Christ. Pope Leo X (16th Century) In a hailof fire and flashing sword as Acre is slain by the West in 1291. The Last Templar opens. A young Templar knight and his …

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink

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Malcolm Gladwell revolutionized how we see the world in his bestseller The Tipping Point. He revolutionizes how we see the world with Blink.

April 23, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Chameleon: To Dye For! Chamelon Kameleon

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Starfish SD UFO Interactive 505 Games Tommo Inc.

DarkStar One

DarkStar One

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: CDV Software, Kalypso Media

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Sports

Publisher: Konami

Custom Robo Arena

Custom Robo Arena

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

Bomberman PSP

Bomberman PSP

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Arcade/Maze /Strategy

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on April 23, 2006?

On April 23, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2006?

On April 23, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2006?

On April 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

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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 April 2006?

April 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 2006 calendar looked like.

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