What happened on Thursday November 23, 2006?

Here's what happened on November 23, 2006:

• Sadr City Sectarian Bombing A devastating series of mortar and car bomb attacks in Baghdad's predominantly Shi'a Sadr City killed at least 202 people and injured 257, representing the most deadly coordinated attack since the beginning of the Iraq War.
• Alexander Litvinenko Poisoned in London Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian KGB agent, was fatally poisoned with Polonium-210 in a London sushi bar, marking a significant international incident involving suspected state-sponsored assassination.
• Ethiopia Prepares for Conflict in Somalia Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi informed parliament that Ethiopia had prepared for potential military conflict with the Islamic Courts Union, which controlled significant territories in southern Somalia.
• Polish National Mourning for Mine Disaster Polish President Lech Kaczynski announced three days of national mourning for the twenty-three victims of the tragic Halemba mine disaster in Ruda Slaska, Poland.
• Willie Pep Remembered Remembrance of Willie Pep, a notable American boxer born in 1922, who was known for his remarkable boxing career.
• Anita O'Day Remembered Commemoration of Anita O'Day, a prominent American singer born in 1919, who made significant contributions to jazz music.
• Philippe Noiret Remembered Remembrance of Philippe Noiret, a distinguished French actor born in 1930, known for his versatile and impactful performances.
• Don Brash Resigns Don Brash, leader of New Zealand's opposition National Party, resigned, citing that leadership speculation was damaging to the party.
• Unconfirmed Cheney Visit Conflicting reports about Vice President Dick Cheney's potential Thanksgiving visit to Iraq, with his spokesperson denying the claims.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 2006

November 23, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on November 23, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.28 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.142 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2244 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8611 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.55 JPY

November 23, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 327th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 2006 can also be written as 11/23/2006 in the US and as 23/11/2006 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 2006 in November 2006 calendar

Famous people died on November 23, 2006:

• Philippe Noiret

  Renowned French actor who starred in over 100 films across a 55-year career, including critically acclaimed movies like 'Cinema Paradiso'...

• Alexander Litvinenko

  Former Russian FSB officer who was famously poisoned with polonium in London in 2006, becoming a symbol of political assassination.

• Anita O'Day

  Anita O'Day was a legendary jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and remarkable resilience.

• Betty Comden

  Renowned American screenwriter and lyricist who collaborated with Adolph Green, creating memorable works for Broadway and Hollywood,...

• Jesús Blancornelas

  Mexican journalist, co-founded zeta magazine (b. 1936).

• Willie Pep
• Aleksandr Val'terovič Litvinenko

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 2006 was My Love by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Justin Timberlake - My Love
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
5. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 2006 was Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Fedde Le Grande - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Girls Aloud - Something Kinda Ooooh
4. Bodyrox featuring Luciana - Yeah Yeah
5. Akon - Smack That

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Unk - Walk It Out
4. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
5. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:50 am and setting at 07:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 2006

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Someone born on November 23, 2006 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 10 days old,

or 962 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6736 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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