Monday July 31, 2006: on this day

July 31, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 212th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 2006 can also be written as 7/31/2006 in the US and as 31/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on July 31, 2006:

• New coins are legal tender in new zealand. the 5 cent piece is no longer valid.
• North korea and south korea engage in a firefight across the demilitarized zone.
• Un security council unanimously approved resolution 1697 (2006) which extends unifil's mandate to 31 august 2006. the previous extension expired 31 july 2006.
• Bashar al-assad, the syrian president, told the syrian military monday to increase its readiness and pledged to continue support for lebanese resistance to israel.
• Tony blair and arnold schwarzenegger announced their intent to work together to reduce carbon emissions and combat global warming. they plan to offer incentives to companies that reduce their carbon emissions and other carbon-limiting measures. schwarzenegger expressed interest in a ban of excessive carbon emissions. this is directly contrary to president george w. bush's statements.
• Fradique de menezes, the incumbent, wins sao tome & principe's presidential elections.
• 2006 israel-lebanon crisis:
• Despite claims that air strikes would be stopped for forty-eight hour, the israeli air force conducted airstrikes close to taiybe, lebanon.
• Condoleezza rice in jerusalem says she is calling for a cease-fire and putting in place a multinational peacekeeping force.
• John howard announced that he will remain as prime minister of australia up to the 2007 election, which he plans on contesting as leader of the liberal party of australia.
• Nato assumes command of operations in afghanistan's southern region in kandahar, from the us-led coalition.
• Fidel castro temporarily moves the duties of the cuban presidency over to his brother raul during an operation.
• The un security council expressed its shock and dismay at the israeli attack on lebanese civilians earlier in the day, where 54 of them, including many children, were killed.
• Tony blair, prime minister of the united kingdom, stated that world leaders must use "maximum pressure” to achieve a un resolution for a lasting ceasefire in the middle east.
• Amir peretz, israeli defense minister, stated that israel can't agree to an immediate ceasefire despite the 48-hour suspension of air strikes on south lebanon.
• Fidel castro hands over power to his brother, raúl.

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

Stock market quotes on July 31, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $66.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.44

Exchange Rates on July 31, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1315 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2305 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.97 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.32 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:01 pm and setting at 11:03 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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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 2006

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Famous people born on July 31, 2006:

• Albus Potter

  Talented Seeker and son of Harry Potter in the wizarding world.

• Albus Severus Potter

  Son of Harry Potter, known for his work in the wizarding business world.

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

• Louis de Funès

  French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

• Rico Rodriguez

  Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

• Dean Cain

  Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

• Ernie Dingo

  An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

• Geraldine Chaplin

  American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

• Michael Biehn

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

• Ted Cassidy

  American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

• Milton Friedman

  American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

• France Nuyen

  Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

• Don Murray

  American actor.

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You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 20 days old,

or 924 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6473 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 2006?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on July 31, 2006:

• Akira Yoshimura

  Japanese novelist acclaimed for works such as 'Shipwrecks' and 'On Parole'.

• Paul Eells

  American sportscaster (born 1935).

• Mario Faustinelli
• Pascal Miézan
• Giuseppe Guerrini
• Pier Luigi Cimma
• Big Simon
• Rufus Harley

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

• Roddy Piper

  Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

• Jeanne Moreau

  French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

• Laura Betti

  Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

• Michael Ansara

  Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

• Virginia Grey

  American singer and actress (d. 2004).

• Anne Shelton

  British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

• James Rennie

  Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

• Antuane St. Exupery

  Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

• Mohammad Rafi

  Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

• Amadea Mozart

  Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

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Holidays on July 31, 2006:

• St. John Columbini
• Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
• St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
• St. Helen of Skofde
• La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

July 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

July 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

July 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 2006 was Me & U by Cassie, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

July 31, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Cassie - Me & U
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu

July 31, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 31, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

July 31, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Labios Compartidos
2. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
3. Don Omar - Angelito
4. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
5. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile