What happened on Saturday December 30, 2006?

About December 30th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity, specifically the executions of 148 Iraqi Shiites. The execution took place at approximately 06:00 UTC.
  • Day of the week: December 30th, 2006 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Irreplaceable by Beyonce
  • Popular movie: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer

More about December 30th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on December 30th, 2006.

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December 30, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 30, 2006:

  • Execution of Saddam Hussein Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity, specifically the executions of 148 Iraqi Shiites. The execution took place at approximately 06:00 UTC.
  • Madrid Barajas Airport Attack Madrid-Barajas International Airport was attacked by a van bomb planted by the Basque Nationalist Group ETA, effectively ending a nine-month-old ceasefire.
  • Gerald Ford's Funeral The funeral of Gerald Ford, former President of the United States, is held at the Capitol in Washington, marking the end of national mourning for the late president.
  • Indonesian Ferry Disaster The passenger ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sank in a storm while traveling from Kumai on Borneo to Semarang on Java, resulting in at least 400-500 deaths.
  • Constitutional Amendment in Kyrgyzstan The Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan votes 50 to 1 in favor of constitutional amendments that significantly expand presidential powers. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev can now appoint or dismiss the Prime Minister, cabinet, and regional governors, with reporting to the domestic intelligence agency (SNB).
  • Tiki Barber's NFL Record In his final NFL game, Tiki Barber rushes 234 yards, setting a record for most running yards by a running back in his last game and a New York Giants record for most rushing yards per game.
  • Oldest Known Birth Mother A 67-year-old Spanish woman gives birth to twins in Barcelona, becoming the oldest known birth mother at the time.
  • Nepalese Coat of Arms Modification As a gesture of reconciliation following the Nepalese Civil War, the national coat of arms was modified, symbolizing a potential path towards healing and unity.
  • Death of Antony Lambton Antony Lambton, Viscount Lambton, a British politician, passed away at the age of 84.

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

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December 30, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 3
  • Cardiff - Crystal Palace : 0 - 0
  • Colchester - Wolves : 2 - 1
  • Coventry - Southend : 1 - 1
  • Derby - Plymouth : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Forest Green : 2 - 2
  • Cambridge - Burton : 1 - 2
  • Dag and Red - Halifax : 1 - 0
  • Gravesend - Rushden & D : 1 - 0
  • Oxford - Crawley Town : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Gretna - Dundee : 1 - 0
  • Hamilton - Clyde : 1 - 1
  • Livingston - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 3
  • Ross County - Queen of Sth : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Alloa - Forfar : 2 - 0
  • Ayr - Morton : 0 - 1
  • Brechin - Cowdenbeath : 4 - 2
  • Raith Rvs - Peterhead : 5 - 2
  • Stranraer - Stirling : 2 - 1
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What day of the week was December 30, 2006?


December 30, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 364th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 2006 can also be written as 12/30/2006 in the US and as 30/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 30, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 30, 2006:

  • Saddam Hussein

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December 30, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

  1. - Irreplaceable youtube
  2. - Promise
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - Shortie Like Mine
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December 30, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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

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

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December 30, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 30, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 30, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 04:31 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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How old is someone born on December 30, 2006?


Someone born on December 30, 2006 is:

18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 24 days old,

or 955 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6689 days old,

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

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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