What happened on Wednesday August 30, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2006:

• 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict The Israel-Lebanon conflict of 2006 was a significant military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, lasting from July 12 to August 14. The conflict resulted in substantial casualties, infrastructure damage, and international diplomatic tensions.
• Baghdad Bombings Multiple devastating bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in at least 40 fatalities. An additional 12 people were killed near an army recruitment office in Hilla, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence and instability in the region.
• Israeli Military Operation in Gaza Israeli troops conducted a military operation in Gaza City, killing at least eight Palestinians as part of a two-month offensive, escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Valerie Plame Identity Revelation Richard Armitage, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, revealed CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity to journalist Robert Novak in 2003, sparking a major political controversy about government transparency and intelligence operations.
• Mexican Presidential Election Dispute Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the Mexican presidential candidate, announced plans to form a parallel government following Felipe Calderon's official election victory by the Federal Electoral Tribunal, signaling significant political tension.
• Death of Naguib Mahfouz Naguib Mahfouz, renowned Egyptian writer and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. A pivotal figure in Arabic literature, Mahfouz was known for his realistic novels depicting Egyptian society and was the first Arabic writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988.
• Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Progress NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully completed aerobraking and prepared to enter a sun-synchronized science orbit around Mars, advancing planetary exploration and scientific understanding.
• Venice Film Festival Golden Lion Award At the 63rd Venice Film Festival, 'Still Life' directed by Jia Zhangke won the prestigious Golden Lion award, highlighting Chinese cinema's growing international recognition.
• UK Pornography Legislation The UK Government proposed legislation to criminalize violent pornographic images, with potential imprisonment of up to three years, addressing concerns about extreme sexual content.

Events in 2006

August 30, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2006

August 30, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 30, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.47
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.33
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.85
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.18

Exchange Rates on August 30, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1083 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2274 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9585 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.34 JPY

August 30, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2006 can also be written as 8/30/2006 in the US and as 30/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people died on August 30, 2006:

• Glenn Ford

  Renowned Canadian-American actor who starred in over 200 films, particularly famous for his Western movies and notable works like...

• Naguib Mahfouz

  Egyptian author, playwright, and screenwriter, nobel prize laureate (d. 2006).

• Robin Cooke

  Baron Cooke of Thorndon, a prominent New Zealand lawyer and judge who made significant contributions to the legal system.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

August 30, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

August 30, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2006 was Deja Vu by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
4. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2006

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Someone born on August 30, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 24 days old,

or 960 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6721 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2006?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 2006.

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