What happened on Saturday October 28, 2006?

Here's what happened on October 28, 2006:

• Iraq's Prime Minister Asserts Independence Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's Prime Minister, clearly communicates to the U.S. Ambassador that while Washington is a friend, he is not merely a puppet of American interests.
• NATO Apologizes for Civilian Casualties NATO officially apologized for civilian deaths during an air raid in Kandahar province on October 24th, attributing the casualties to Taliban insurgents using villagers as human shields.
• Honeybee Genome Sequenced Scientists completed the full genome sequencing and analysis of the honeybee (Apis mellifera), a significant breakthrough in understanding bee biology and potential implications for ecological research.
• Memorial Service for Soviet Victims in Ukraine A solemn funeral service was held at the Bykivnia graves to commemorate Ukrainian civilians executed by the Soviet secret police during the 1930s. This event represents a significant moment of historical remembrance and recognition of Soviet-era atrocities.
• Serbian Constitutional Referendum Voting commenced on a new Serbian Constitution that would officially incorporate Kosovo, with notably low voter turnout on the first day.
• Advanced Missile Defense Technology General Henry Obering, head of the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency, announced significant progress in developing a high-energy laser system mounted on a modified Boeing 747, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles from potential threat countries like North Korea and Iran.
• Creation of Fair Russia Political Party Russian political parties Rodina and the Russian Party of Life merged to form Fair Russia, with Sergey Mironov emerging as the leader of the opposition in Russia's legislative body.
• Democratic Republic of Congo Presidential Run-Off A critical presidential run-off election took place between Jean-Pierre Bemba and Joseph Kabila in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Castro's Recovery Broadcast Cuban state television aired footage of Fidel Castro walking and reading newspapers, providing public reassurance about his recovery following emergency surgery in July.
• Violent Protests in Bangladesh At least 9 people were killed during street protests in Bangladesh, reflecting ongoing political tensions surrounding the potential governance transition from former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
• Tragic Bus Crash in Nepal A devastating bus accident in Nepal resulted in at least 42 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing transportation safety challenges in the region.
• Death of Trevor Berbick Trevor Berbick, a notable Jamaican boxer who was born in 1955, passed away.

Events in 2006

October 28, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 2006

October 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Inter : 3 - 4
• Udinese - Roma : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Lierse : 2 - 0
• Bergen - Waregem : 0 - 0
• Beveren - Standard : 0 - 3
• Gent - FC Brussels : 3 - 3
• Germinal - Charleroi : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0
• Bochum - Wolfsburg : 0 - 1
• Cottbus - Hertha : 2 - 0
• Hamburg - Hannover : 0 - 0
• M'gladbach - Leverkusen : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Recreativo : 3 - 0
• Gimnastic - Real Madrid : 1 - 3
• Santander - Valencia : 1 - 0

October 28, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 301st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 2006 can also be written as 10/28/2006 in the US and as 28/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

Famous people died on October 28, 2006:

• Red Auerbach

  Legendary NBA coach and executive who transformed the Boston Celtics, leading them to multiple championships and becoming a pivotal figure...

• Marijohn Wilkin

  American guitarist and songwriter (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on October 28th

October 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Ludacris - Money Maker
2. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
3. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel
4. Akon - Smack That
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

October 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Razorlight - America
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
3. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. The Killers - When You Were Young

October 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
2. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
3. Beyonce - Ring The Alarm
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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October 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 28, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 October 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 01:42 pm and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on October 28, 2006

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Someone born on October 28, 2006 is:

18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 4 days old,

or 974 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6822 days old,

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There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 28, 2006.

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