What happened on Thursday August 31, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2006:

• Iran's Nuclear Technology Stance Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad firmly declares Iran's right to pursue nuclear technology, defying United Nations Security Council pressure and emphasizing the nation's commitment to maintaining its technological sovereignty.
• Iraqi Insurgency Escalation Ongoing violent conflict in Iraq continues to destabilize the region, with multiple attacks and significant civilian casualties highlighting the complexity and brutality of the insurgency.
• Recovery of Edvard Munch's The Scream Norwegian police successfully recovered Edvard Munch's famous painting 'The Scream', which was stolen on August 22, 2004, during a strategic raid. The painting, one of the most recognizable artworks in the world, was retrieved intact, marking a significant victory for art preservation and law enforcement.
• NASA Selects Orion Spacecraft Design Lockheed Martin is chosen over Boeing and Northrop Grumman to develop the Orion spacecraft, previously known as the Crew Exploration Vehicle. The spacecraft is planned to reach the moon by 2014, marking a significant milestone in NASA's space exploration program.
• Warren Jeffs Extradition Warren Jeffs waives extradition hearing and will face charges of complicity to bigamy and rape in Utah, related to arranging polygamous unions involving underage girls. He also faces similar charges in Arizona, highlighting ongoing legal actions against systemic child abuse.
• Venezuela-Syria Diplomatic Relations Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez welcomes Syria, expressing a shared vision of challenging U.S. global dominance. The U.S. State Department responds by urging Syria to reconsider its international obligations, particularly regarding potential weapons support to Hezbollah.

Events in 2006

August 31, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2006

August 31, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.28
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.30

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1036 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2314 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9533 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.31 JPY

August 31, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2006 can also be written as 8/31/2006 in the US and as 31/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people died on August 31, 2006:

• Mike Magill

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 11:02 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 31, 2006

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Someone born on August 31, 2006 is:

18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 24 days old,

or 977 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6841 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2006.

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