Thursday December 28, 2006: on this day

December 28, 2006 was the 362nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 2006, who was born and died on December 28, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Land Before Time, directed by Don Bluth), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 2006?


December 28, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2006 can also be written as 12/28/2006 in the US and as 28/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 28, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 2006:

  • The majilis of kazakhstan approves the bill, pledging to not engage in nuclear proliferation while kazakhstan launches its nuclear program.
  • War in somalia: mogadishu is captured by the transitional and ethiopian government troops. icu fighters flee for kismayo (their last stronghold), 300 miles (500km) south.
  • War in somalia: the militaries of somalia's transitional federal government and ethiopian troops capture mogadishu unopposed.

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December 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.77
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $80.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.86
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $97.11

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 118.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1604 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2215 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8135 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 156.36 JPY
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December 28, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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December 28, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 12:04 pm and setting at 01:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Who was born on December 28, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 26 days old,

or 903 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6326 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 2006?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 28, 2006.

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December 28, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 2006:

  • Aroldo Tieri

    Italian soccer player known for his skill and leadership on the field.

  • Cap Stubbins

    Cap Stubbins was a renowned English footballer who played as a forward.

  • Jamal Karimi-Rad

    Iranian politician, iranian minister of justice (b. 1956).

  • Carlo Mazzantini
  • Nicola Granieri
  • Kōmei Abe

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

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December 28, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 2006:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Smack That
  4. - Fergalicious
  5. - My Love

December 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Promise
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - Shortie Like Mine

December 28, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2006 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Recuerdo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Ser O Parecer
  4. - Dime (Tell Me)
  5. - Pam Pam

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December 28, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Land Before Time

The Land Before Time

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Don Bluth

Starring: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver

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

December 28, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

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

December 28, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

The Audacity of Hope

By:

Barack Obama won the Democratic National Convention in July 2004 with an address that addressed all Americans. One phrase stood out. It reminded listeners that despite all the turmoil and struggle in our nation's history, we have always been guided …

Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen

Nature Girl

By:

This tale, which was written by the "funniest important writer in America" Miami Herald, is now available in trade paperback.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

By:

A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

By:

IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with

December 28, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Conveni 200X

The Conveni 200X

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Hamster

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA NIS America; EU Ignition Entertainment

Cabela's African Safari

Cabela's African Safari

Platform: Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Hunting

Publisher: Activision Value

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: 1C Company, Playlogic

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

Platform: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on December 28, 2006?

On December 28, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2006?

On December 28, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 2006?

On December 28, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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