What happened on Thursday December 14, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 14, 2006:

• Israeli Supreme Court Ruling on Targeted Assassinations The Supreme Court of Israel ruled that targeted assassinations of militants in Palestine by the Israeli military are legal under international law, a controversial decision with significant geopolitical implications.
• Baghdad Kidnapping Incident In central Baghdad's Sanak area, armed gunmen dressed in military uniforms conducted a mass kidnapping, abducting between 20-30 people, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Iraq.
• Cash-for-Honours Investigation Police interviewed Tony Blair, then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, regarding cash-for-honours allegations, a significant political controversy.
• Chinese River Dolphin Extinction A research expedition confirmed that the Chinese River Dolphin has likely become extinct due to human activities, marking a significant environmental loss.
• Diana Death Investigation Conclusion Operation Paget, led by Lord Stevens, concluded its investigation into Princess Diana's 1997 death, finding no suspicious circumstances and confirming it was a tragic accident.
• USA Spy Satellite Launch The United States launched the spy satellite USA-193, part of its ongoing intelligence gathering and surveillance efforts.
• Senator Tim Johnson Health Crisis U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) underwent surgery following a brain hemorrhage caused by an arteriovenous malformation. His potential incapacitation could shift the balance of power in the Senate, with Governor Mike Rounds potentially appointing a replacement.
• MI5 Leadership Change Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller announced her retirement after four years as the head of MI5, the United Kingdom's domestic security agency.
• Nintendo Wii Sales Record The Nintendo Wii became Australia's fastest-selling gaming console, breaking previous sales records and marking a significant moment in gaming history.
• EU Common Driving License The European Union announced plans to create a standardized driving license for all EU members, to be implemented in 2013.
• Mike Evans Actor Birth Mike Evans, an American actor, was born in 1949. He is known for his work in television and film.

Events in 2006

December 14, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 2006

December 14, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 14, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $89.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.49
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.76

Exchange Rates on December 14, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.83 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1573 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2147 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8199 CNY
• 1 EUR = 154.88 JPY

December 14, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 348th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 2006 can also be written as 12/14/2006 in the US and as 14/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 14, 2006:

• Ahmet Ertegun

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• Sivuca

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Fergie - Fergalicious
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 14, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

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 14, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:09 pm.

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 14, 2006

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Someone born on December 14, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 25 days old,

or 960 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6721 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 2006?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 14, 2006.

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