What happened on Friday September 01, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 01, 2006:

• Sudan's Darfur Offensive Sudan launches a major military offensive in Darfur, defying UN Resolution 1706 which called for a 20,000-strong UN peacekeeping force. The conflict results in over 20 deaths and displaces approximately 1,000 people.
• Israel-Palestine Conflict Continues Ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine persist, with international diplomatic efforts seeking resolution and peace.
• Iran Air Tours Flight Crash A tragic aviation accident occurred when an Iran Air Tours Tu-154M aircraft crashed in Mashhad, Iran, resulting in the death of 29 out of 148 passengers on board.
• Spain Supports UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon Spain approves the deployment of 1,100 troops to Lebanon to support the United Nations peacekeeping mission, demonstrating international commitment to regional stability.
• Disputed Mexican Election Tensions Political tensions escalate in Mexico as PRD senators and deputies block President Vicente Fox's final State of the Nation speech, reflecting ongoing electoral disputes.
• Hurricane John Approaches Baja California Category 2 Hurricane John makes landfall near the tip of Baja California at 7 p.m. PDT, posing potential risks to the region.
• Luxembourg Pioneers Digital Television Luxembourg becomes the first country in the world to complete a full transition to digital terrestrial television broadcasting, marking a significant technological milestone.
• Zakouma Elephant Population Decimation The 2006 Zakouma Elephant slaughter continues a devastating trend, with over 97% of Chad's original 300,000 elephant population lost since 1970, highlighting critical wildlife conservation challenges.
• Death of György Faludy, Hungarian Poet György Faludy, a renowned Hungarian poet, passed away at the age of 95. Born in 1910, he was a significant literary figure known for his poetic works and intellectual contributions.

Events in 2006

September 01, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 2006

September 01, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 01, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.48
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.13

Exchange Rates on September 01, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1041 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2303 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9532 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.29 JPY

September 01, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Exeter : 1 - 3
• Forest Green - Woking : 2 - 3
• Grays - Burton : 0 - 1
• Kidderminster - Rushden & D : 0 - 0
• Oxford - St. Albans : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Fife - East Stirling : 5 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gillingham - Scunthorpe : 0 - 2
• Rotherham - Northampton : 1 - 2
• Swansea - Yeovil : 1 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chester - Swindon : 0 - 2
• Darlington - Torquay : 1 - 1
• Grimsby - Macclesfield : 1 - 1
• Hartlepool - Boston : 2 - 1
• Lincoln - Accrington : 3 - 1

September 01, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 244th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 2006 can also be written as 9/1/2006 in the US and as 1/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people died on September 01, 2006:

• György Faludy

  György Faludy was a prominent Hungarian poet, translator, and writer known for his lyrical works and resistance against totalitarian...

• Kyffin Williams

  Welsh landscape painter (born 1918).

• Warren Mitofsky

  American pollster (born 1934).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 1st

September 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

September 01, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

September 01, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 2006 was Deja Vu by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
4. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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September 01, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 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 01, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 11:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 2006

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Someone born on September 01, 2006 is:

18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 6 days old,

or 974 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 2006?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 01, 2006.

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