What happened on Monday June 26, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 26, 2006:

• Israel-Palestinian Tensions Escalate Israel threatens to 'topple' the Hamas-controlled Palestinian government if captured soldier Gilad Shalit is harmed. Palestinian groups holding Shalit demand the release of teenagers and women from Israeli prisons. Three Qassam missiles are fired from Gaza Strip, wounding four civilians in Sderot.
• Bush Criticizes Financial Transaction Monitoring Disclosure U.S. President George W. Bush and White House Press Secretary Tony Snow strongly condemn the public disclosure of a classified program monitoring financial transactions of suspected terrorists, calling the revelation 'disgraceful'.
• Montenegro Joins United Nations The Republic of Montenegro officially becomes the 192nd member state of the United Nations, marking its international recognition as an independent nation.
• Italian Constitutional Reform Referendum Fails A two-day referendum in Italy rejects proposed constitutional modifications, with 'No' votes defeating 'Yes' votes by approximately 61% to 38%. The Northern League threatens to withdraw from the opposition coalition if the reform is defeated.
• Suicide Attack Kills Pakistani Soldiers During the ongoing Waziristan War, a suicide car bombing targets Pakistani military personnel, resulting in the death of six soldiers in a volatile conflict zone.
• Belgium Introduces Child Protection Electronic IDs Belgium implements an innovative child protection measure by distributing electronic identification cards to children under 12 years old, featuring a unique code and emergency hotline to help prevent child abduction.
• Suicide Bombing in Sri Lanka A targeted suicide bombing in Pannapittya, Sri Lanka, claims the lives of three individuals, including Parami Kulkathunga, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lankan Army, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.

Events in 2006

June 26, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 2006

June 26, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 26, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $59.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.04

Exchange Rates on June 26, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1227 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2419 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.29 JPY

June 26, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 177th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 2006 can also be written as 6/26/2006 in the US and as 26/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Famous people died on June 26, 2006:

• Tommy Wonder

  Dutch magician (b. 1953).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 2006 was Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud
2. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
5. Chamillionaire - Ridin'

June 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

June 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. LeToya - Torn
3. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
4. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
5. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 2006

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Someone born on June 26, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 18 days old,

or 985 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6897 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 2006?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 26, 2006.

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