What happened on Saturday September 09, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 09, 2006:

• Intense Fighting in Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan Army reported significant casualties in a conflict with Tamil Tiger rebels: 28 soldiers killed, 119 wounded, with approximately 150 Tamil Tigers also losing their lives in the battle at Jaffna.
• Operation Medusa: Taliban Insurgency NATO-led forces conducted a significant military operation against Taliban insurgents in southern Afghanistan, marking an intense phase of the ongoing conflict.
• Anti-Corruption Protests in Taiwan Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Taipei for the 'Million Voices Against Corruption' demonstration, challenging President Chen Shuibian's administration and highlighting political tensions.
• Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch NASA launched Space Shuttle Atlantis from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning the STS-115 mission, continuing the United States' space exploration efforts.
• Maria Sharapova Wins U.S. Open 19-year-old Maria Sharapova secured her second Grand Slam title by defeating Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4 in the 2006 U.S. Open final, marking a significant milestone in her tennis career.
• Last Night at the Proms The BBC's annual classical music festival, The Proms, concluded its 112th season with a spectacular Last Night event at London's Royal Albert Hall. The festival featured simulcasts in multiple British cities and attracted over 100,000 attendees.
• Mild Earthquake in Israel and West Bank A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Israel and the West Bank, causing no reported injuries, demonstrating the region's seismic activity.
• Death of William B. Ziff, Jr. William B. Ziff, Jr., an influential American publishing executive, passed away. He was a notable figure in the publishing industry who was born in 1930.
• Death of Richard Burmer Richard Burmer, an innovative American composer and electronic musician born in 1955, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of musical creativity.

Events in 2006

September 09, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 2006

September 09, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Inter : 2 - 3
• Roma - Livorno : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Roeselare : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Bergen : 0 - 0
• FC Brussels - Germinal : 1 - 2
• Lierse - Standard : 1 - 3
• Mouscron - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Valencia : 0 - 1
• Barcelona - Osasuna : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Real Madrid B : 3 - 1
• Albacete - Malaga : 2 - 1
• Castellon - Tenerife : 2 - 1
• Ciudad de Murcia - Valladolid : 1 - 0
• Las Palmas - Lorca : 2 - 1

September 09, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 252nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 09, 2006 can also be written as 9/9/2006 in the US and as 9/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 09, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 2006:

• Monkey

  Monkey is a social media personality who gained popularity through short-form comedic videos on Vine before the platform's closure.

Famous people born in 2006

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Famous people died on September 09, 2006:

• Gérard Brach

  French screenwriter known for his close collaborations with Roman Polanski, working on numerous critically acclaimed films throughout his...

• Matt Gadsby

  English footballer (born 1979).

• William Bernard Ziff Jr.

  American businessman, founded ziff davis (b. 1930).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 9th

September 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

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

September 09, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

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

September 09, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 2006 was Deja Vu by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

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 September 9th is Virgo.

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September 09, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 09, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 09, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 09, 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 September 09, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

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

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Someone born on September 09, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 27 days old,

or 982 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6875 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 2006?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 09, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 09, 2006.

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