What happened on Sunday July 23, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 23, 2006:

• 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalates The Israel-Lebanon conflict intensifies, with significant military and civilian casualties on both sides, drawing international attention and condemnation.
• Baghdad Suicide Bombing A devastating suicide bombing in Sadr City, a predominantly Shi'a area of Baghdad, results in at least 26 fatalities, highlighting ongoing sectarian violence in Iraq.
• Human Rights Watch Report on Iraqi Prisoner Torture Human Rights Watch releases a critical report revealing that US soldiers' complaints about torture of Iraqi prisoners were systematically ignored, raising serious human rights concerns.
• Intel Core 2 Duo Launch Intel releases the Core 2 Duo processor, a significant technological advancement based on the new Core architecture, marking a milestone in computer processor development.
• UN Condemns Israeli Air Strikes UN Secretary General Jan Egeland strongly condemns Israeli air strikes on Beirut, alleging violations of international humanitarian law.
• Floyd Landis Tour de France Controversy American cyclist Floyd Landis wins the Tour de France, but is soon embroiled in a doping scandal after failing a drug test, which would later lead to his title being stripped.
• Tiger Woods Wins The Open Championship Tiger Woods secures victory at The Open Championship (British Open), finishing two shots ahead of Chris DiMarco, further solidifying his golfing legacy.
• Ariel Sharon's Health Declines Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's medical condition deteriorates, marking a significant moment in Israeli political history.
• Tsunami Warning in Indonesia A 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Gorontalo Province, Sulawesi, Indonesia, triggers tsunami warnings, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• Miss Universe 2006 Crowning Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza from Puerto Rico is crowned Miss Universe 2006 in Los Angeles, dramatically collapsing during a post-pageant news conference forty minutes after her win.

Events in 2006

July 23, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 2006

July 23, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 204th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2006 can also be written as 7/23/2006 in the US and as 23/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 2006:

• Charles Brady
• Francesco Castro

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. T.I. - Why You Wanna

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 2006

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Someone born on July 23, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 21 days old,

or 981 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6870 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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