What happened on Sunday July 30, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 30, 2006:

• Israel Halts Air Strikes After Civilian Casualties Following the devastating airstrike in Qana, Lebanon that killed approximately 60 civilians, Israel temporarily suspends air strikes for 48 hours. The United Nations Security Council prepares to convene an emergency meeting to address the escalating Middle East crisis, highlighting the international community's concern over civilian casualties.
• Qana Civilian Casualties During the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, an Israeli airstrike results in the tragic death of 28 Lebanese civilians, including 16 children in the village of Qana. This incident significantly escalates international tensions and draws widespread condemnation of the military action.
• Congo's Historic Multiparty Elections The Democratic Republic of Congo holds its first multiparty elections in 46 years, with approximately 9,700 candidates competing for 500 national assembly seats and 33 candidates running for the presidency. This landmark event represents a significant step towards democratic governance in the country.
• Top of the Pops Final Broadcast The BBC Two concludes the broadcast of Top of the Pops, the world's longest-running music television show. After an impressive 42-year run, the iconic program that showcased popular music and introduced generations to emerging artists comes to an end, marking a significant moment in British television and music history.
• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Opening Japan inaugurates the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, which becomes the world's longest suspension bridge. This engineering marvel represents a significant achievement in infrastructure and demonstrates Japan's advanced technological capabilities in bridge construction.
• Death of Murray Bookchin Murray Bookchin, a prominent American libertarian socialist, theorist, and political activist who significantly influenced ecological anarchist thought, passed away. Born in 1921, Bookchin was known for developing the concept of social ecology and critiquing traditional Marxist approaches to social change.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Jul. 30, 2006

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lokeren - Standard : 2 - 1
• St Truiden - Anderlecht : 2 - 4
• Westerlo - Roeselare : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Motherwell - Rangers : 1 - 2

July 30, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 211th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 2006 can also be written as 7/30/2006 in the US and as 30/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 30, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 30, 2006:

• Akbar Mohammadi

  Iranian activist (b. 1972).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 2006 was Snap Yo Fingers by Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
2. Cassie - Me & U
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 30, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Someone born on July 30, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 2 days old,

or 978 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6851 days old,

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