Thursday April 27, 2006

US date format: 4/27/2006, UK date format: 27/4/2006

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 27, 2006).

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 Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching High Hopes. If you liked videogames you were probably playing AND 1 Streetball or Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods.

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.

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April 27, 2006 Events

What happened on April 27, 2006?


Historical Events

  • The Moray by-election is won by the Scottish National Party, 2006.
  • The dispute for Chadian petroleum funds allocations has been settled by the World Bank and Government of Chad. It lasted four months. In return for the resumption in oil production through the Chad–Cameroon pipeline, the World Bank will allow Chad more oil revenue to be spent on its military.
  • The construction of the Freedom Tower in New York City has begun, breaking the deadlock between Larry Silverstein, a private developer, and the Port Authority of New York. The tower, measuring 1,776 feet, is the focal point of the rebuilding efforts for the World Trade Center. It was destroyed by the September 11 2001 attacks.
  • Nepal Civil War: The Maoist insurgents of Nepal respond to Girija Prasad, the newly elected prime minister, and announce a unilateral, three-month truce. After weeks of protests against democracy, Kathmandu slowly returns to normalcy. (BBC),
  • Vladimir Putin was warned by the head of London Stock Exchange that his recent decision not to allow the head of large equity funds from Russia to be barred could send a "very negative signal" to world equity markets.
  • Israel's center-leaning Kadima party is part of a coalition government that includes the left-leaning Labor party. (CBC),
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April 27, 2006 Famous Deaths


Who died on April 27, 2006?

Other April 27th famous deaths

  • Peruvian-American anthropologist and author (d. 1998).

  • French composer and musician, one of the most influential French composers of the 20th century.

  • American singer and stage actress who debuted in 1957.

  • newscaster (Person to Person), dies at age 57.

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April 27, 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 27, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 27, 2006?


The day of the week was Thursday.

April 27th marks the 116th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 248 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 27, 2006? Which were the top hits on April 27, 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

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

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Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey

Chasing Destiny

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Billie is just as famous for her beauty than she is for her hot yellow Ducati motorcycle that she rides down L.A.’s most dangerous streets.

The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

The Templar Legacy

By:

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.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

By:

The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

A Dirty Job

By:

Charlie Asher is a fairly normal man with a normal lifestyle, and he's married to a beautiful and bright woman who loves him for his normalcy.

The Jesus Papers by Michael Baigent

The Jesus Papers

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What if all we've been told about the origins and history of Christianity is a lie.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

AND 1 Streetball

AND 1 Streetball

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile phone

Genre: Sports, Basketball

Publisher: Ubisoft

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy, God game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

ARMA: Armed Assault

ARMA: Armed Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: 505 Games Atari

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)

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3

Genre: MMORPG

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.55
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $67.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.02
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.01

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 114.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1231 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2598 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0162 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 143.07 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 2006?

On April 27, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on April 27, 2006?

Famous people died on April 27, 2006 include, Julia Thorne, Julia Thorne.

What was the number one song in April 27, 2006?

The number one song in the week of April 27, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter in US and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley in UK.

What were the top hits on April 27, 2006?

The top hits on April 27, 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.