Friday October 27, 2006: on this day

October 27, 2006 was the 300th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 27, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 27, 2006, who was born and died on October 27, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Money Maker by Ludacris), movies (e.g. Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón), TV series (e.g. Horrid Henry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 27th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 27, 2006?


October 27, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 300th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 2006 can also be written as 10/27/2006 in the US and as 27/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 27, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 2006:

  • Atlanta's last ford taurus is delivered.
  • The saint louis cardinals defeated the detroit tigers by 4-2, at busch stadium to win the 2006 world series of baseball. the cardinals lost ten of their 14 previous regular season games and won fewer games than any world series champion baseball team.
  • Australia's most senior muslim cleric, sheikh taj el din hilaly, has been banned from preaching for three month following his controversial speech in which he compared women who don't wear the hijab with ampquotuncovered meatampquot.
  • Judge orders augusto pinochet, former president of chile, to be arrested for torture, murder, and kidnapping in the vila grimaldi case during the early years of his dictatorship, 1973-1990.
  • Washington d.c.-area sniper lee boyd malvo has admitted to the murder of john allen muhammad, a partner in the 2002 killing of a tucson man aged 60. police claim.
  • According to the iranian students' news agency, iran has injected gas into a second network centrifuges. this is a step towards developing nuclear materials.
  • Arnold schwarzenegger is the governor of california. a state of emergency has been declared and a reward of usd500,000 has been offered to the arrest of the arsonist who caused the wildfires in twin pines.
  • In the largest initial public offering (ipo) in history, shares in the industrial and commercial bank of china are available for purchase at the shanghai stock exchange and hong kong stock exchange.
  • Johannesburg international airport will be renamed or tambo international airport.
  • After a security alert about an aircoach bus, an army bomb disposal squad on dublin's o'connell street sets off a controlled explosion. however, no explosive material was discovered. the city's traffic was severely disrupted.
  • Ford taurus is last seen leaving the assembly line. atlanta's ford plant closes. all 2,000 employees have been laid off. msnbc
  • Baseball: the st. louis cardinals won the 2006 world series beating the detroit tigers by 4 games to 1. this is the cardinals first title since 1982. david eckstein wins his second world series mvp ring.
  • Supporting a holy war against ethiopia, thousands of young muslim men march in mogadishu, the somali capital.

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October 27, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 27, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.46
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $81.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.46
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.91

Exchange Rates on October 27, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.6 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1195 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2486 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8895 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.84 JPY

October 27, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Mouscron : 5 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Werder Bremen : 1 - 6

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0
  • Braunschweig - Greuther Furth : 0 - 2
  • CZ Jena - Koblenz : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Guingamp : 0 - 0
  • Brest - Niort : 1 - 0
  • Caen - Ajaccio : 4 - 0
  • Dijon - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
  • Gueugnon - Strasbourg : 0 - 1
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October 27, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 27, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 27th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 27, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on October 27, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 October 27, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:55 pm and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was born on October 27, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • John Cleese
    John Cleese

    British actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.

  • Michel Galabru
    Michel Galabru

    Francoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...

  • Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni

    Italian actor.

  • Dylan Thomas
    Dylan Thomas

    Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.

  • Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel

    French actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Aron Ralston
    Aron Ralston

    American mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Nanette Fabray
    Nanette Fabray

    American comedian, singer, and actress.

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October 27, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 1 day old,

or 908 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6362 days old,

if you were born on October 27, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 2006?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 27, 2006.

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October 27, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 2006:

  • Marlin McKeever

    American football player (born in 1940).

  • Brad Will

    American journalist and anarchist (born 1970).

  • Jozsef Gregor

    Hungarian opera singer (born 1940).

  • Reko Lundán

    Finnish journalist and author (b. 1969).

  • Joe Niekro

    American baseball player (b. 1944).

  • Sergio Pinza
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan
  • Ariella Farneti
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan (غلام اسحاق خان)
  • María Cánepa
  • Georges Le Baill

What famous deaths happened on October 27th?

Famous deaths on October 27th:

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • Ugo Tognazzi
    Ugo Tognazzi

    Italian comedian, actor, and director.

  • Betsy Drake
    Betsy Drake

    Betsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.

  • Moira Lister
    Moira Lister

    South african actress (born in 1923).

  • Charles Hawtrey
    Charles Hawtrey

    At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.

  • Rod Roddy
    Rod Roddy

    American television announcer (born 1937).

  • John Warburton
    John Warburton

    Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.

  • Rafel Alberti

    Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27.

  • Johanna Lindsey

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

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October 27, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 27, 2006:

  • St. Namatius
  • Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • St. Desiderius
  • R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
  • St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
  • St. Capitolina
  • St. Odhran
  • St. Elesbaan
  • St. Florentius
  • St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.

Observances on October 27, 2006:

  • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on October 27, 2006:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
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October 27, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Money Maker
  2. - SexyBack youtube
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - Smack That
  5. - How To Save A Life

October 27, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 27, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

October 27, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 27, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Money Maker
  2. - Say Goodbye
  3. - Ring The Alarm
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - S.E.X.

October 27, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 27, 2006 was Quien Me Iba A Decir by David Bisbal, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 27, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 27, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quien Me Iba A Decir
  2. - Pam Pam
  3. - Tengo Un Amor
  4. - A La Primera Persona
  5. - Ser O Parecer

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October 27, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 27, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Children of Men

Children of Men

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

Starring: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine

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

October 27, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 27, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

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

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 27, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 27, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich

Motor Mouth

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Miami is still humid. Even hotter are the nights. There's even a body on ice. This is just the beginning of an adrenaline rush that will take you on a thrilling ride with a phenomenal number

Under Orders by Dick Francis

Under Orders

By:

Sid is well aware of the dangers of racing, but back in his day jockeys rarely crossed the finish line with more than three.

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

By:

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "Readers will feel a magnetic pull from this paean towards words, books, and the magic power of story People "Eerie and captivating ."--USA

Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans

Finding Noel

By:

This Christmas novel is heartwarming and inspiring, in the tradition of The Christmas Box and Grace and The Gift. The New York Times bestseller of The Christmas Box.

The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham

The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * John Grisham’s first nonfiction book: a true crime tale that will terrify all who believe in the presumption if innocence. SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES "Both an American tragedy and [Grisham's] …

October 27, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 27, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing, platform

Publisher: NA Conspiracy Entertainment; EU Data Design Interactive

The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Adventure, puzzle

Publisher: 2K Games

Backyard Basketball 2007

Backyard Basketball 2007

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube (Cancelled) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Atari

Cloning Clyde

Cloning Clyde

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), Windows (Steam)

Genre: Side-scroller, Platformer

Publisher: Microsoft

Act of War: High Treason

Act of War: High Treason

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on October 27, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 27, 2006?

On October 27, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 27th?

October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
  • 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.

Find out more about October 27th

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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