Wednesday December 06, 2006: on this day

December 06, 2006 was the 340th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 06, 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 06, 2006, who was born and died on December 06, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wanna Love You by Akon), movies (e.g. The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. My Bare Lady) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 2006?


December 06, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 340th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2006 can also be written as 12/6/2006 in the US and as 6/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 06, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 2006:

  • Nasa releases photos taken by mars global surveyor that suggest liquid water may be present on mars.
  • As president, joseph kabila is the first democratically elected leader of the democratic republic of the congo for 40 years.
  • The iraq study group report identifies the iraqi situation as "grave and deteriorating" and recommends a shift in strategy, including the withdrawal of all united states troops from iraq by 2008.
  • After a vote of conscience, the australian house of representatives approves private members legislation that allows therapeutic cloning. the bill, which was prepared by senator kay patterson, has been approved by the australian senate. it will now be law.
  • By 95-2, the united states senate has confirmed robert gates as next secretary of defense. gates will be sworn into office on december 18.
  • Philippe douste blazy, france's foreign minister, has stated that sanctions will be imposed by the united nations security council on iran's nuclear program. the security council's five permanent members, as well as germany, have not reached an agreement on the right sanctions.
  • 2006 fijian coup d'etat:
  • Fijian military commander frank bainimarama was the leader of the coup and usurps ratu josefa iloilo to the office of president of fiji. he promised to ask the great council of chiefs for iloilo's re-election to the office within a week.
  • Bainimarama nominates jona senilagakali to be interim prime minister of fiji.
  • Fiji's military has deported laisenia qarase, the former prime minister of fiji, to his island in remote lau group. senior government officials were also detained by the military.
  • After the military made promises not to censor further news, the fiji times resumes publication. (fiji times). editors immediately denounce the coup as illegal.
  • The united kingdom joins australia, the united states and new zealand in stopping foreign defense aid.
  • Three people are killed in an explosion near milwaukee. 37 other people are injured. a factory complex is also destroyed.
  • Officials from the islamic courts union, which is in control in bulo burto in somalia, state that all citizens must pray five times per day or face execution.
  • To mark the 50th anniversary, hundreds of thousands of dalits hold a massive rally in mumbai.
  • After spending 11 days in wilderness, james kim is found dead at oregon.
  • Ice age 2: wii's meltdown is out
  • Consoles cancelled
  • Bainimarama dismisses moses driver, fiji's police commissioner. driver had previously stated that the fiji police would stand up against the fiji military. bainimarama warned against a popular rebellion against the coup.
  • Nasa provides "compelling evidence" that liquid water has flowed on mars recently. (nasa),
  • Nasa reveals photographs taken by mars global surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on mars.

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December 06, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 06, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $90.64
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.70

Exchange Rates on December 06, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 115.25 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1476 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1962 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8234 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 153.1 JPY

December 06, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Chesterfield - Northampton : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Newcastle - Reading : 3 - 2
  • West Ham - Wigan : 0 - 2
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December 06, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th 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 06, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

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 06, 2006?


Famous people born on December 06, 2006:

  • William O'Hurley

    American actor john o'hurley's first child with lisa, a well-known american family.

Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 22 days old,

or 903 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6322 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2006?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 06, 2006.

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December 06, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 2006:

  • Mason Andrews

    Mason Andrews was a prominent political figure in his time.

  • John Feeney

    New zealand documentary film director (born in 1922).

  • Enrica Dyrell
  • Robert Rosenblum
  • Antonio Ruju

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

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December 06, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 2006:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2006 was I Wanna Love You by Akon, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wanna Love You
  2. - Irreplaceable
  3. - Smack That
  4. - My Love
  5. - How To Save A Life

December 06, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. 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 06, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - We Fly High
  5. - Walk It Out

December 06, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 06, 2006 was Ser O Parecer by RBD, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 06, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 06, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ser O Parecer
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Quien Me Iba A Decir

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December 06, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Departed

The Departed

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg

Country: United States of America

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabriele Muccino

Starring: Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe

Country: United States of America

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Young

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

December 06, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:

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

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

December 06, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

By:

IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with

The Rising Tide by Jeff Shaara

The Rising Tide

By:

Jeff Shaara, a modern master of historical novels, has created stunning depictions of the Civil War and Revolutionary War as well as World War I.

The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham

The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * John Grisham’s first nonfiction book: a true crime tale that will terrify all who believe in the presumption if innocence. SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES "Both an American tragedy and [Grisham's] …

The Collectors by David Baldacci

The Collectors

By:

Oliver Stone and his Camel Club are racing to stop Roger Seagraves, who wants to sell America to the highest bidder.

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.

December 06, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 06, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, visual novel

Publisher: QuinRose & Prototype

25 To Life

25 To Life

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Blackwell

Blackwell

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Bionicle Heroes

Bionicle Heroes

Platform: Game Boy Advance; GameCube; J2ME; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; PlayStation 2; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Eidos Interactive; Square Enix (digital)

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Who was the US President on December 06, 2006?

On December 06, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2006?

On December 06, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 2006?

On December 06, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

Find out more about December 6th

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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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