What happened on Sunday December 10, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 10, 2006:

• Death of Augusto Pinochet Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet passed away, marking the end of a controversial political era. Pinochet ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990 through a military regime known for severe human rights violations and political repression.
• Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Yunus, a renowned Bangladeshi economist and microfinance pioneer, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. During his acceptance speech, he passionately urged world leaders to combat global poverty and work towards ending terrorism, highlighting the interconnectedness of economic development and international peace.
• First Swedish Astronaut in Space Christer Fuglesang made history by becoming the first Swedish astronaut to travel to space, representing a significant milestone for Sweden's space exploration efforts.
• NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Night Launch NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking its first night launch since 2003. This mission highlighted the continued resilience of the U.S. space program following previous challenges.
• Mass Protest in Beirut Approximately one million Lebanese opposition supporters gathered in downtown Beirut, demonstrating a significant political protest and calling for the government's resignation, reflecting the complex political dynamics in Lebanon.
• Madagascar Presidential Election Madagascar held its presidential election with a high voter turnout of 61.45%. Incumbent President Marc Ravalomanana was re-elected with 54.8% of the votes, defeating other candidates like Jean Lahiniriko.
• Björn Borg Receives Lifetime Achievement Award The British Broadcasting Corporation honored Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg with a Lifetime Achievement Award, with the presentation made by fellow tennis icon Boris Becker.
• Mexican Soccer League Final Chivas defeated Toluca in the final match of the Mexican Soccer League, showcasing the competitive nature of Mexican professional football.
• Transnistria Presidential Election In the self-declared state of Transnistria, incumbent president Igor Smirnov won the presidential elections, reflecting the complex political situation in this disputed region.

Events in 2006

December 10, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 2006

December 10, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Messina : 3 - 2
• Cagliari - Parma : 0 - 0
• Catania - Udinese : 1 - 0
• Chievo - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
• Empoli - Inter : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Standard : 4 - 4
• FC Brussels - Anderlecht : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Schalke 04 - Dortmund : 3 - 1
• Wolfsburg - Aachen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Braunschweig : 0 - 0
• Duisburg - Paderborn : 1 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Unterhaching : 1 - 0
• Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1
• Offenbach - FC Koln : 2 - 0

December 10, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 344th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 2006 can also be written as 12/10/2006 in the US and as 10/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 10, 2006:

• Augusto Pinochet

  Augusto Pinochet was a Chilean military dictator who seized power through a US-backed coup in 1973, ruling with extreme brutality and...

Famous people who died in 2006

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December 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Akon - I Wanna Love You
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Justin Timberlake - My Love
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

December 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite
4. Justin Timberlake featuring TI - My Love
5. Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 10, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Jim Jones - We Fly High
5. Unk - Walk It Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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December 10, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 10, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 11:51 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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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 2006

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Someone born on December 10, 2006 is:

18 years 6 months old,

or 222 months and 29 days old,

or 969 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6786 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 2006?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 10, 2006.

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