What happened on Tuesday September 26, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 26, 2006:

• Thai Military Coup Thai military stages a coup in Bangkok, suspending the Constitution and declaring martial law, dramatically altering the country's political landscape.
• Hezbollah's Victory Demonstration Hezbollah holds massive demonstration in Beirut, claiming a 'Divine Victory' over Israel, signaling significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
• Cali Cartel Leader Sentenced Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, co-founder of the notorious Cali Cartel, sentenced to 30 years in US prison for cocaine importation conspiracy, marking a significant blow to international drug trafficking.
• Tony Blair's Final Labour Conference Speech UK Prime Minister Tony Blair delivers his concluding address to the Labour Party Conference, marking a significant moment in his political career and the party's leadership transition.
• German Maglev Train Disaster Tragic maglev train crash in Germany results in 23 fatalities, raising serious questions about high-speed transportation safety and technological reliability.
• Vioxx Legal Verdict A US jury rules in favor of Merck Co. Inc. in a significant pharmaceutical lawsuit, determining that Vioxx did not cause the plaintiff's heart attack, a crucial moment in medical litigation.
• Dhaka Power Outage Riots Severe power disruptions in Dhaka, Bangladesh, triggered widespread riots. Violent clashes between protesters and police resulted in multiple injuries, highlighting infrastructure and public frustration challenges.
• Iva Toguri D'Aquino Remembrance Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a controversial figure known for her role as a Japanese propagandist during World War II, remembered. Her complex wartime story involved broadcasting for Japanese radio and subsequent legal challenges.
• Byron Nelson Obituary Byron Nelson, legendary American professional golfer, passed away. Known for his remarkable career and significant contributions to golf, Nelson was a pivotal figure in the sport's mid-20th century history.

Events in 2006

September 26, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 2006

September 26, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 26, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.06
• Apple AAPL: opens at $76.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.91
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90

Exchange Rates on September 26, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1134 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2437 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9173 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.53 JPY

September 26, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Southport - Northwich : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Bristol City : 0 - 1
• Carlisle - Blackpool : 2 - 0
• Cheltenham - Northampton : 0 - 2
• Doncaster - Bradford : 3 - 3
• Leyton Orient - Gillingham : 3 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bury - Accrington : 2 - 2
• Grimsby - Hartlepool : 1 - 4
• Macclesfield - Chester : 1 - 1
• Mansfield - Darlington : 1 - 0
• Milton Keynes Dons - Torquay : 3 - 2

September 26, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 269th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 2006 can also be written as 9/26/2006 in the US and as 26/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people died on September 26, 2006:

• Byron Nelson

  Legendary PGA golfer from Texas who won 19 tournaments between 1945 and 1995, considered one of the greatest golfers in history.

• Iva Toguri D'Aquino

  Iva Toguri D'Aquino was an American of Japanese descent who was convicted of treason for broadcasting propaganda during World War II.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Ludacris - Money Maker
3. JoJo - Too Little Too Late
4. Fergie - London Bridge
5. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel

September 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 2006 was Welcome To The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
2. Razorlight - America
3. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. P Diddy featuring Nicole Scherzinger - Come To Me

September 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 2006 was Pullin' Me Back by Chingy Featuring Tyrese, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
2. Janet & Nelly - Call On Me
3. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
4. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 2006

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Someone born on September 26, 2006 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 13 days old,

or 980 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6861 days old,

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