Monday October 02, 2006: on this day

October 02, 2006 was the 275th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 02, 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 October 02, 2006, who was born and died on October 02, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 2006?


October 02, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2006 can also be written as 10/2/2006 in the US and as 2/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 02, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2006:

  • Charles carl roberts iv (a 32-year old milk-truck driver) kills five female students at lancaster county amish schools before shooting himself.
  • Aleksander moisiu university opened in durres (albania).
  • Ban ki-moon (south korea's foreign minister) wins an informal poll to elect the next secretary-general of the united nations. there was no opposition from any member of the security council that veto-bearing.
  • According to the zambian electoral commission, levy mwanawasa is reelected as zambia's president.
  • Haris silajdzic, nebojsa radmanovic, and zeljko comsic were elected to the presidency in bosnia and herzegovina. this is the collective head of state of the country.
  • Georgia-russia spying dispute:
  • After being released, four russian officers were arrested in georgia as spy spies. they now travel to moscow.
  • After a former student brought an ak-47 and other automatic weapons to school, two schools in las vegas valley, nevada are now locked down
  • Private-equity firms apollo management, texas pacific group offer $81 per-share cash to harrah's entertainment casino company.
  • Andrew fire and craig mello receive the nobel prize in physiology or medicine in recognition of their efforts in controlling gene activity.
  • Canada's meteorological service issues an advisory for tropical storms on the avalon peninsula, southeastern newfoundland. this warning includes the cities of cape race, st john's and st john's.
  • After an amish school shooting in nickel mines (pennsylvania), united states, at least five students, a teacher's assistant and a gunman were killed. according to some reports, six people are dead.
  • Georgia-russia spying dispute :: four russian officers are arrested in georgia as spies and they leave georgia for moscow. (bbc). russia suspends all postal and transport links with georgia.
  • Russia suspends all postal and transport links with georgia
  • Mark foley, a former u.s. rep., is under fbi investigation for email exchanges with teenage congressional pages. he has checked into a rehabilitation facility for alcoholism.
  • Five amish girls are murdered in a shooting at a school in pennsylvania, united states.

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October 02, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.29
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $75.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.32
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.76

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.72 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1161 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2431 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9073 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.97 JPY

October 02, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Duisburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Bastia : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Watford - Fulham : 3 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Triestina - Mantova : 0 - 0
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October 02, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 02, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:23 pm and setting at 02:15 am.

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

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Who was born on October 02, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 26 days old,

or 912 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6387 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2006?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 02, 2006.

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October 02, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2006:

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Paul Halmos

    Hungarian-born american mathematician (born 1916).

  • Helen Chenoweth-Hage

    American politician (b. 1938).

  • Francesco Grosso
  • Timo Sarpaneva
  • Sergio Donnini
  • Frances Bergen
  • Anselmo Citterio
  • Rafaël Pividal

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

  • Sanuel Adams

    Founding Father of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

holidays

October 02, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 2006:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 2006:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - SexyBack youtube
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - How To Save A Life
  4. - London Bridge youtube
  5. - Lips Of An Angel

October 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

October 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2006 was Call On Me by Janet & Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Call On Me
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Pullin' Me Back
  4. - Say Goodbye
  5. - S.E.X.

October 02, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  2. - Labios Compartidos
  3. - Pam Pam
  4. - Tengo Un Amor
  5. - Mas Alla Del Sol

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October 02, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 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 Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

Release year: 2006

Directed by: David Frankel

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt

Country: United States of America

October 02, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

30 Rock

30 Rock

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 02, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Judge & Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross

Judge & Jury

By:

Andie deGrasse is an actress, single mom and aspiring actor. She is not your average juror. In an effort to be dismissed from the pool she claims that her most legal knowledge came from being a part of a stripper's …

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner

The Guy Not Taken

By:

Jennifer Weiner's talents shine like never before in this collection, which follows the tender and sometimes hilarious progress of love over the course of a lifetime.

Ricochet by Sandra Brown

Ricochet

By:

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Seeing Red tells the story of murder and betrayal at high society Savannah where a homicide investigator finds his career, and life, on the line.

The Afghan by Frederick Forsyth

The Afghan

By:

British and American intelligence find an al Qaeda operation underway, so they enlist Colonel Mike Martin as an undercover imposter to pretend to be Izmat Khan.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

October 02, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Wii

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: NA Crave Entertainment; EU Oxygen Interactive (PSP); EU 505 Games (Wii)

CivCity: Rome

CivCity: Rome

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City-building

Publisher: 2K Games

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Sports, casino

Publisher: Tecmo

Blazing Souls

Blazing Souls

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable Android iOS

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Idea Factory; NA Aksys Games (PSP); EU Rising Star Games (PSP)

Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos

Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics

Publisher: Idea Factory Nippon Ichi Software Ghostlight

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 2006?

On October 02, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 2006?

On October 02, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 2006?

On October 02, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

history

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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2006 calendar looked like.

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