What happened on Sunday October 29, 2006?

Here's what happened on October 29, 2006:

• Lula da Silva Re-elected as Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva secured a second presidential term in Brazil, winning a decisive victory with 61 percent of the vote in the run-off election, demonstrating strong public support for his political leadership.
• Deadly Insurgency in Iraq In a brutal attack during the ongoing Iraqi Insurgency, 17 police officers, including 15 police trainers, were kidnapped and killed in Basra, highlighting the extreme violence and instability in the region.
• Political Turmoil in Bangladesh As Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's five-year term expired, Bangladesh experienced significant political violence resulting in at least 10 deaths and 500 injuries. President Iajuddin Ahmed was appointed as interim PM, sparking constitutional controversy with the opposition Awami League accusing him of violating the country's constitution.
• Tragic Aviation Disaster in Nigeria Aviation Development Company Flight 53, a Boeing 737, crashed shortly after takeoff from Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria, resulting in 96 fatalities. The crash, attributed to severe storm conditions, claimed the life of Muhammadu Maccidio, the spiritual leader of Nigeria's Muslim community.
• NATO Engagement in Afghanistan During the ongoing Afghanistan conflict, one NATO soldier and 70 Taliban insurgents were killed, underscoring the intense and deadly nature of the military operations in the region.
• Super Typhoon Cimaron Devastates Philippines Super Typhoon Cimaron struck Luzon, the northernmost large island in the Philippines, with extreme 200-kilometer-per-hour winds and torrential rain, causing 13 direct deaths and significant environmental destruction.
• Israeli President Facing Rape Allegations The Attorney General of Israel submitted a legal brief to the Supreme Court recommending the removal of President Moshe Katzav pending a potential rape indictment, signaling a significant political and legal crisis.
• Serbia Approves New Constitution In a landmark referendum, Serbian voters approved a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political evolution and national identity.
• Oldest Negro League Baseball Player Dies Silas Simmons passed away at age 111 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. A remarkable baseball player who spent 17 years playing in the Negro Leagues for prestigious teams like the Homestead Grays, New York Lincoln Giants, and Cuban All-Stars, Simmons was a testament to the resilience and talent of African American athletes during segregation.
• Mexican Federal Police End Oaxaca Protest Occupation Mexican federal police successfully seized control of Oaxaca's city center, ending a five-month-long protest occupation that had disrupted the capital's normal functioning.

Events in 2006

October 29, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 2006

October 29, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Siena : 0 - 1
• Cagliari - Sampdoria : 1 - 0
• Catania - Torino : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Palermo : 2 - 3
• Lazio - Reggina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• St Truiden - Genk : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Aachen : 5 - 1
• Stuttgart - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Duisburg : 1 - 1
• Essen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2
• FC Koln - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2
• Offenbach - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 1
• Paderborn - Unterhaching : 2 - 0

October 29, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2006 can also be written as 10/29/2006 in the US and as 29/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

October 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Ludacris - Money Maker
2. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
3. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel
4. Akon - Smack That
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

October 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Razorlight - America
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
3. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. The Killers - When You Were Young

October 29, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
2. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
3. Beyonce - Ring The Alarm
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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October 29, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 10:57 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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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 2006

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Someone born on October 29, 2006 is:

18 years 6 months old,

or 222 months and 6 days old,

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