Monday July 24, 2006

US date format: 7/24/2006, UK date format: 24/7/2006

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 24, 2006).

Famous birthdays on this day include Skylander Girl .

The number one song in US was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado. Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean was #1 song in the UK.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, directed by Larry Charles, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Buku Sudoku or Blood+.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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July 24, 2006 Events

What happened on July 24, 2006?


Historical Events

  • Twenty-three crew members were saved by the United States Coast Guard, Alaska Air National Guard, and the United States Coast Guard from a sinking cargo ship that was heading from Japan to Vancouver.
  • After nearly five years of negotiations, talks among WTO member countries on global trade liberalization (also known as the Doha Round) ended in disarray.
  • President of Chad, Idriss Deby, fires Mahamat Allamine Bourmatreye, Livestock Minister, and Mahamat Abdoulaye (Decentralization Minister), who were serving as Livestock Minister during Deby's second term. They are accused of embezzling 277 millions CFA Francs.
  • 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict:
  • Hassan Nasrallah, a leader of Hezbollah, says in an interview with Al-Jazeera he discussed the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers with Lebanese politicians before the attack.
  • Iraq War:
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What happened on July 24 in history? Find out the list of July 24th major events

What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006

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July 24, 2006 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on July 24, 2006?

Other July 24th famous birthdays

  • Jennifer Lopez

    American actress, singer and businesswoman. She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following a minor role in the 1986 film My Little Girl, to the dismay of her Puerto Rican parents, who believed that it was an unrealistic career route for a Hispanic. Lopez gained her first regular high-profile job as a Fly Girl dancer on …

  • Rose Byrne

    Australian actress. Byrne made her screen debut in 1994 with a small role in the film Dallas Doll. In 2000, she played a leading role in the Australian film The Goddess of 1967, which brought her a Venice Film Festival award for Best Actress. From 2007 to 2012, she played Ellen Parsons in the cable television series Damages, which earned …

  • Anna Paquin

    Canadian-born New Zealand actress

  • Lynda Carter

    TV Actress

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How old am I?

If July 24, 2006 is your birthday you are 16 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on July 24.

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July 24, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Leo

Leo personality

Who should a Leo marry?

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

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

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Dog

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July 24, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 24, 2006?


The day of the week was Monday.

July 24th marks the 204th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 160 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Larry Charles

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell, Chester

Country: United States of America

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on July 24, 2006? Which were the top hits on July 24, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Hips Don't Lie
  5. - It's Goin' Down

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Snap Yo Fingers
  2. - Me & U
  3. - Torn
  4. - So What
  5. - Shoulder Lean

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Down
  2. - Angelito
  3. - Hips Don't Lie
  4. - No, No, No
  5. - Caile

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Magazine Covers

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Books

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The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

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This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.

Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich

Twelve Sharp

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Welcome to Trenton in New Jersey. Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, is about to collapse in Janet Evanovich’s wildest and hottest novel yet. THEN

The Husband by Dean Koontz

The Husband

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Koontz is America's No. One author of thrillers [and] The Hunch is one of his finest novels ."--The Denver Post. We have your wife.

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower

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"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

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John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Buku Sudoku

Buku Sudoku

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Merscom

Blood+

Blood+

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Horror, Adventure, Science fantasy, Romance, Tragedy

Publisher: Sony Entertainment

Blazing Souls

Blazing Souls

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable Android iOS

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Idea Factory; NA Aksys Games (PSP); EU Rising Star Games (PSP)

Bliss Island

Bliss Island

Platform: PC, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Codemasters

AquaZone: Life Simulator

AquaZone: Life Simulator

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Frontier Groove

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $61.26
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $74.92

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 116.63 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1393 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2463 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9851 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 147.28 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on July 24, 2006?

On July 24, 2006 several famous people were born including, Skylander Girl.

What was the number one song in July 24, 2006?

The number one song in the week of July 24, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean in UK.

What were the top hits on July 24, 2006?

The top hits on July 24, 2006 were Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, Me & U by Cassie in US and Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, Maneater by Nelly Furtado, Smile by Lily Allen in UK.