Wednesday April 26, 2006

US date format: 4/26/2006, UK date format: 26/4/2006

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 26, 2006).

Famous birthdays on this day include Mario Delli Priscoli .

The number one song in US was Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching High Hopes. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII or Aircraft Powerpack.

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

You can also have a look at April 26 across the years or at April 2006 calendar.

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April 26, 2006 Events

What happened on April 26, 2006?


Historical Events

  • Anibal Acevedo Vila is the Governor of Puerto Rico. He signed an executive order directing that the budget be used only for security and health services. 43 government agencies will close down while 15 others will continue to provide partial services. 60 other agencies will continue to operate normally. This is due to the fact that the budget ran out before the end the fiscal year.
  • University of California at San Diego psychologist Tim Gentner discovered that songbirds can learn simple grammar. This may prove to be contrary to Noam Chomsky’s long-held hypothesis that only humans are capable of understanding recursive grammar.
  • Tony Snow has been named White House Press Secretary. (AP via Guardian), (BBC),
  • Ukraine celebrates the 20th anniversary the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explosion. (BBC),
  • Snyder Rini, the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, resigns immediately after facing a motion to no confidence in Parliament. This prompted celebrations in Honiara. (NZ Herald) (BBC),
  • Ten Egyptian police officers were arrested in connection to the 2006 Dahab bombings that left 24 dead and more than 80 injured on April 24th.
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What happened on April 26 in history? Find out the list of April 26th major events

What was 2006 famous for? Discover everything about 2006

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April 26, 2006 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on April 26, 2006?

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How old am I?

If April 26, 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 April 26.

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April 26, 2006 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

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April 26, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 26, 2006?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

April 26th marks the 115th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 249 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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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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on April 26, 2006? Which were the top hits on April 26, 2006?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Bad Dayyoutube
  2. - Temperatureyoutube
  3. - What You Know
  4. - Control Myself
  5. - Unwritten

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Crazy
  2. - Dani California
  3. - Somebody's Watching Me
  4. - From Paris To Berlin
  5. - SOSyoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Lo Que Son Las Cosas
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Machucando
  4. - Caile
  5. - Rompe
Sport Games on April 26, 2006

Sport Games on April 26, 2006


Premier League

UK Soccer
  • West Ham - Liverpool : 1 - 2
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in April 2006?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 5th Horseman

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It's a race against the clock as Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer, and Yuki Castellano (the newest member to the Women's Murder Club), lead an investigation into mysterious patient deaths. They also reveal the hospital administration that is determined to protect its …

Oakdale Confidential by Anonymous

Oakdale Confidential

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This is the story Oakdale is talking most about. This is the scandal that they cannot ignore. Oakdale's black-tie gala is a highlight of the year.

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

The Tenth Circle

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New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old

American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips

American Theocracy

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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 …

The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

The Templar Legacy

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The Knights Templar, an ancient order, possessed immense wealth and absolute power over kings & popes. . . They were removed from the face of the earth by the Inquisition.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

Platform: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, arcade

Genre: Flight combat

Publisher: Ubisoft

Aircraft Powerpack

Aircraft Powerpack

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Wild Hare, 2wg Media

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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

Daxter

Daxter

Platform: PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Suite

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $66.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.07
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.84

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 114.82 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1276 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2707 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0163 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 142.88 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on April 26, 2006?

On April 26, 2006 several famous people were born including, Mario Delli Priscoli.

What was the number one song in April 26, 2006?

The number one song in the week of April 26, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in UK.

What were the top hits on April 26, 2006?

The top hits on April 26, 2006 were Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Temperature by Sean Paul, What You Know by T.I. in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Somebody's Watching Me by Beatfreakz in UK.