What happened on Tuesday June 13, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 13, 2006:

• U.S. Senate Apologizes for Anti-Lynching Inaction The U.S. Senate issued a formal resolution apologizing for its historical failure to pass anti-lynching legislation, acknowledging a dark chapter in American civil rights history.
• President Bush's Surprise Visit to Iraq U.S. President George W. Bush made an unannounced five-hour visit to Iraq, meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, President Jalal Talabani, and U.S. troops. The visit was kept secret until moments before the meeting.
• Supreme Court Permits DNA Evidence in Death Row Appeals In 'House v. Bell', the Supreme Court ruled that new DNA forensic evidence can be used in post-conviction appeals for death row prisoners, potentially opening avenues for exoneration.
• Israeli Airstrike in Gaza An Israeli aircraft launched missiles at a van in Gaza, targeting a Palestinian rocket launch squad. The strike resulted in casualties including civilians, two militants, and three schoolchildren. The Israeli Defense Minister expressed regret without offering a formal apology.
• Supreme Court Allows Challenge to Lethal Injection In the landmark case 'Hill v. McDonough', the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that death row inmates can challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection methods, marking a significant moment in capital punishment jurisprudence.
• Coalition Forces Prepare Crackdown in Baghdad According to the Iraqi Prime Minister's office, 70,000 coalition forces were set to launch a major operation against insurgents in Baghdad, signaling an escalation in counterinsurgency efforts.
• Investigation into Gaza Beach Explosion Israeli investigators concluded that the Gaza beach explosion, which killed seven Palestinian civilians, was caused by a buried explosive device. The incident sparked international controversy and debate about responsibility.
• Deadly Car Bombings in Kirkuk, Iraq Car bombings in Kirkuk, Iraq resulted in at least 10 deaths and 20 injuries, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence and instability in the region.
• Death of Charles Haughey, Former Irish Prime Minister Charles Haughey, prominent Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 1979 to 1992, passed away. Known for his complex political legacy and controversial leadership style.
• LAPD Raids South Central Farm With assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the LAPD conducted a raid on the South Central Farm, reportedly the largest urban farm in America. The event highlighted urban agricultural and community land use tensions.
• Deadly Riot in Conakry, Guinea A large-scale riot erupted in Conakry, Guinea's capital, resulting in 16 fatalities. The incident highlighted ongoing political and social tensions in the West African nation.
• Sonic Youth Releases 'Rather Ripped' Alternative rock band Sonic Youth released their album 'Rather Ripped', continuing their influential experimental rock sound and maintaining their status as pioneers of the indie music scene.
• Passing of Hiroyuki Iwaki, Japanese Conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki, renowned Japanese conductor and percussionist, died. He was a significant figure in classical music and contributed extensively to Japanese musical culture.

Events in 2006

June 13, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 2006

June 13, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 13, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $57.61
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.27

Exchange Rates on June 13, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1139 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2384 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0205 CNY
• 1 EUR = 144.63 JPY

June 13, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 164th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 2006 can also be written as 6/13/2006 in the US and as 13/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Famous people died on June 13, 2006:

• Charles Haughey

  Duplicate record of Charles Haughey.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on June 13th

June 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
2. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
5. Daniel Powter - Bad Day

June 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 13, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

June 13, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 13, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring Twista - DJ Play A Love Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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June 13, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 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 June 13, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 13, 2006

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Someone born on June 13, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 26 days old,

or 986 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6905 days old,

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