What happened on Sunday December 24, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 24, 2006:

• Ethiopian Military Action in Somalia Ethiopia confirmed a military intervention in Somalia, launching a counter-attack against the Islamic Courts Union. Ethiopian aircraft conducted bombing and missile strikes on several Somali towns, escalating the regional conflict.
• Ethiopia Intervenes in Somalia Ethiopia officially admitted to military intervention in Somalia, marking a significant geopolitical development in the Horn of Africa. This intervention would have substantial implications for regional stability and conflict dynamics.
• Kofi Annan Warns About Burundi Tensions Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed serious concerns about escalating tensions in Burundi that could potentially lead to violent conflict, highlighting the fragile political situation in the region.
• Frank Stanton Media Executive Dies Frank Stanton, an influential American television executive who played a significant role in the development of broadcast media, passed away. Born in 1908, Stanton was a key figure in the early years of television broadcasting.
• US Music Chart Topper Beyoncé's hit song 'Irreplaceable' was the number 1 song in the United States for the week of December 18-24, 2006, reflecting the popular music landscape of that period.
• UK Music Chart Topper Take That's song 'Patience' was the number 1 hit in the United Kingdom for the week of December 18-24, 2006, showcasing the band's continued popularity.
• Charlie Drake Obituary Charlie Drake, a notable English comedian who was a prominent figure in British entertainment, passed away. Born in 1925, Drake was known for his comedic performances and contributions to the entertainment industry.
• Braguinha Brazilian Songwriter Passes Braguinha, a renowned Brazilian songwriter who contributed significantly to the country's musical heritage, passed away. Born in 1907, he was an important figure in Brazilian musical culture.
• Kenneth Sivertsen Multitalented Artist Dies Kenneth Sivertsen, a versatile Norwegian artist known for his work as a musician, composer, poet, and comedian, passed away. Born in 1961, he was a multifaceted creative talent.
• Capricorn Zodiac Sign December 24th falls under the Capricorn zodiac sign, which encompasses birthdays between December 22nd and January 19th. Capricorns are known for their discipline, responsibility, and ambitious nature.
• Chinese Zodiac: Fire Dog On December 24, 2006, the Chinese Zodiac sign was the Dog, associated with the Fire element. In Chinese astrology, this combination suggests traits of loyalty, passion, and dynamic energy.
• Lunar Phase Details On December 24, 2006, the moon was in a waxing crescent phase, approximately 33% full. In New York City, the moon rose at 10:27 am and set at 10:20 pm, providing a specific astronomical snapshot of the day.

Events in 2006

December 24, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 2006

December 24, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• AZ Alkmaar - Nijmegen : 0 - 0
• Roda JC - Twente : 2 - 0
• Vitesse - Ajax : 4 - 2
• Waalwijk - Utrecht : 1 - 1

December 24, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 358th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2006 can also be written as 12/24/2006 in the US and as 24/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 2006:

• Braguinha

  Carlos Alberto de Carvalho Braga, known as Braguinha, was a renowned Brazilian musician who significantly influenced Brazilian popular music...

• Kiva Maidánik

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Akon - Smack That
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Nizlopi - JCB Song
5. Madonna - Hung Up

December 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
3. Ciara - Promise
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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

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December 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 2006

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Someone born on December 24, 2006 is:

18 years 3 months old,

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