What happened on Sunday January 08, 2006?

Here's what happened on January 08, 2006:

• Annual Muslim Hajj Pilgrimage Begins Two million Muslims commenced the annual pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant religious and cultural event in the Islamic calendar.
• Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Kythera A significant magnitude 6.9 earthquake centered off the coast of the Greek island of Kythera shook much of Greece and was felt extensively throughout the eastern Mediterranean basin, causing widespread geological concern.
• Singapore's Major Counterterrorism Exercise Singapore conducted its largest civil counterterrorism exercise, Exercise Nordstar V, simulating complex bombing and chemical attack scenarios across four Mass Rapid Transit stations and a bus interchange. The exercise involved approximately 2,000 personnel from 22 government organizations and caused three hours of travel disruptions.
• Death of Tony Banks, Baron Stratford Tony Banks, Baron Stratford, a prominent British politician who played significant roles in UK governance, passed away. Born in 1943, he was known for his contributions to British political life.

Events in 2006

January 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 2006

January 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Udinese : 2 - 1
• Chievo - Lecce : 3 - 1
• Empoli - Messina : 1 - 3
• Lazio - Ascoli : 4 - 1
• Milan - Parma : 4 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Zaragoza : 0 - 2
• Ath Madrid - Valencia : 0 - 0
• Cadiz - Getafe : 1 - 0
• Celta - Sociedad : 1 - 0
• Mallorca - Betis : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Hercules : 2 - 0
• Levante - Eibar : 0 - 0
• Lleida - Lorca : 2 - 2
• Malaga B - Castellon : 1 - 2
• Murcia - Ciudad de Murcia : 0 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Atromitos - Akratitos : 2 - 0
• Ionikos - Olympiakos : 0 - 1
• Kallithea - Iraklis : 0 - 0
• Levadeiakos - OFI : 1 - 0
• Xanthi - AEK : 0 - 0

January 08, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2006 can also be written as 1/8/2006 in the US and as 8/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2006 was Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
2. Chris Brown - Run It!
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. D4L - Laffy Taffy
5. Nickelback - Photograph

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
2. Nizlopi - JCB Song
3. Madonna - Hung Up
4. Brian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best - A Tribute
5. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl

January 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
3. Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
4. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat & Bow Wow - I Think They Like Me
5. Ray J - One Wish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 2006

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Someone born on January 08, 2006 is:

19 years 4 months old,

or 232 months and 5 days old,

or 1009 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7065 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2006?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 2006.

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