Sunday July 23, 2006: on this day

July 23, 2006 was the 204th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 23, 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 July 23, 2006, who was born and died on July 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado), movies (e.g. Lord of War, directed by Andrew Niccol), TV series (e.g. Eureka) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 23rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 23, 2006?


July 23, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 204th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2006 can also be written as 7/23/2006 in the US and as 23/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 2006:

  • Human rights watch released a report that stated that the us soldiers who complained about torture of iraqi prisoners had ignored their complaints.
  • Tiger woods won the the open championship, also known as the british open. he finished two shots ahead chris dimarco.
  • Ariel sharon's condition worsens.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
  • Jan egeland, un secretary general, has condemned israeli air strikes on beirut as a violation humanitarian law.
  • Two civilians from israel are killed in rocket attacks by hezbollah on haifa. since the start of the conflict, more than 2200 rockets were fired on israeli cities, killing 17 israeli civilians. in other incidents, 20 israeli soldiers were also killed. israeli forces have killed approximately 300 lebanese civilians. (ynet), (haaretz),
  • Warnings about a tsunami are issued after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of gorontalo province on the indonesian island sulawesi.
  • At least 26 people are killed in a suicide bombing at sadr city, a heavily shi'a area of baghdad.
  • Miss puerto rico, zuleyka rivera mendoza is crowned miss universe 2006. she collapses at a post-pageant news conference forty minutes after she was crowned.
  • American floyd landis wins 2006 tour de france.
  • The united states and israel have both stated that they will accept nato forces stationed along the lebanese/israeli border. (gulfnews),
  • A pr dispute is raging over the publication of photos of israeli children writing messages on missiles for targets in lebanon.

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July 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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July 23, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 23, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Who was born on July 23, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

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July 23, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 6 days old,

or 922 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6459 days old,

if you were born on July 23, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2006?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 23, 2006.

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July 23, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 23, 2006:

  • Jean-Paul Desbiens

    Canadian journalist and educator (d. 2006).

  • Gino Gerola
  • Rudolf Teschner
  • Francesco Castro
  • Charles Brady
  • Terence Otway
  • Robert Moreau
  • Frederick Mosteller
  • André Parinaud

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulysses Grant

    American politician and u.s.

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July 23, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 23, 2006:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Promiscuous
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Hips Don't Lie
  5. - It's Goin' Down

July 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Maneater
  3. - Smile
  4. - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
  5. - Buttons

July 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Goin' Down
  2. - Snap Yo Fingers
  3. - Torn
  4. - So What
  5. - Why You Wanna

July 23, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 23, 2006 was Angelito by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Angelito
  2. - Down
  3. - Hips Don't Lie
  4. - Caile
  5. - No, No, No

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July 23, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 23, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lord of War

Lord of War

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan

Country: United States of America

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

July 23, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 23, 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:

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

Orange Roughies

Orange Roughies

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Chris Bailey

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Eine Liebe am Gardasee

Release year: 2006

July 23, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 23, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity by John Stossel

Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity

By:

John Stossel is a favorite of merica's investigative reporters and tackles some of our most beloved myths in his distinctive style. He challenges us to see life differently.

Coming Out by Danielle Steel

Coming Out

By:

Olympia Crawford Rubinstein is a busy lawyer with a strong marriage and has a unique way of managing her family with grace, humor and boundless energy.

Captive Of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey

Captive Of My Desires

By:

Johanna Lindsey takes readers to the exclusive world of English aristocrats, and exotic haunts of Caribbean treasure hunter in a novel of passion and romance featuring the unbeatable

The Husband by Dean Koontz

The Husband

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Koontz is America's No. One author of thrillers [and] The Hunch is one of his finest novels ."--The Denver Post. We have your wife.

Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

Beach Road

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Tom Dunleavy, Montauk lawyer, has a woefully limited client list. He barely keeps his paper clips in place for real estate closings. He knows he has the case of his life when he is asked to defend a local suspect …

July 23, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 23, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DarkOrbit

DarkOrbit

Platform: Web Browser

Genre: Space-Action

Publisher: Bigpoint

Contact

Contact

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Atlus; PAL Rising Star Games

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3

Genre: MMORPG

Cocoto Magic Circus

Cocoto Magic Circus

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Wii

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment BigBen Interactive

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Army Men: Major Malfunction

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action Shooter

Publisher: Global Star Software

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Who was the US President on July 23, 2006?

On July 23, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 2006?

On July 23, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 23, 2006?

On July 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 23rd?

July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of July. 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 July 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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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 July 2006?

July 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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