Sunday December 17, 2006: on this day

December 17, 2006 was the 351st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 17, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 17, 2006, who was born and died on December 17, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 2006?


December 17, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 351st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2006 can also be written as 12/17/2006 in the US and as 17/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 17, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2006:

  • Seven people are killed and seven others were injured in an attack by an armed militia in peru.
  • Mahmoud ahmadinejad, iranian president, offers to share iran’s nuclear technology with other countries.
  • Hamas-fatah conflict:
  • Both sides claim that they have reached an agreement to cease fire.
  • Three soldiers from the united states army are killed by a roadside bomb and another one is injured north of baghdad.
  • Red crescent workers in iraq are kidnapped by masked gunmen. six low-ranking employees were later released.
  • Minutes after rescuers had explored a nearby cave, a climber who was lost on oregon's mount hood is discovered dead.
  • Conflict hamas-fatah: as tensions between hamas/fatah worsen, masked gunmen kill an officer from an elite force loyal the president of pna mahmoud abdul abbas. (reuters) both sides claim that they have reached a ceasefire.
  • As tensions between hamas & fatah worsen, masked gunmen killed an officer of an elite force loyal the president of pna mahmoud absbas.

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December 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Ascoli - Torino : 0 - 2
  • Inter - Messina : 2 - 0
  • Livorno - Lazio : 1 - 1
  • Parma - Chievo : 2 - 2
  • Reggina - Sampdoria : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge : 1 - 0
  • Waregem - Charleroi : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Leverkusen : 1 - 2
  • Werder Bremen - Wolfsburg : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Offenbach : 1 - 2
  • Essen - Duisburg : 1 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Greuther Furth : 2 - 0
  • Koblenz - Freiburg : 0 - 1
  • Paderborn - Burghausen : 1 - 1
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December 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 02:37 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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Who was born on December 17, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 11 days old,

or 901 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6311 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2006?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 2006.

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December 17, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2006:

  • Larry Sherry

    American baseball player and the first to appear in all four world series winning games, 1960.

  • Salvador Botella
  • Piergiorgio Brigliadori
  • Lincoln E. Moses
  • René Berton
  • Timmie Rogers
  • Dick O'Keefe
  • Luis García-San Miguel

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Smack That
  4. - Fergalicious
  5. - My Love

December 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

December 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Boogie 2nite
  4. - My Love
  5. - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

December 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - We Fly High

December 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 2006 was Bendita Tu Luz by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bendita Tu Luz
  2. - Ser O Parecer
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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December 17, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

The Holiday

The Holiday

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black

Country: United States of America

December 17, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

December 17, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

First Impressions by Nora Roberts

First Impressions

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First ImpressionsVance Banning, a wealthy businessman, moves to rural Maryland after fleeing the rat race as well as the temptation of women who are interested in gold-digging. He pretends to be a carpenter who is out of work and wants …

I Like You by Amy Sedaris

I Like You

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Now available in paperback, America's most entertaining hostess has published a bestseller entertaining guide! Do you need some direction on how to throw a glamorous party?

Lisey'S Story by Stephen King

Lisey'S Story

By:

The story of a widow of a writer who must confront her demons following the death of her husband is now available in paperback from Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror Stephen King.

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

By:

Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

Thunderstruck by Erik Larson

Thunderstruck

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller of The Devil In the White City is a true story about love, murder and the end to the world's great hush. Erik Larson, Thunderstruck

December 17, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Frog Racer 2

Crazy Frog Racer 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Valcon Games

CellFactor: Combat Training

CellFactor: Combat Training

Platform: PC

Genre: FPS

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Buzz!: The Sports Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

The Ant Bully

The Ant Bully

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Midway Games

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Who was the US President on December 17, 2006?

On December 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 2006?

On December 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 2006?

On December 17, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

Find out more about December 17th

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 2006 calendar looked like.

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