What happened on Saturday April 08, 2006?

Here's what happened on April 08, 2006:

• Nepal Pro-Democracy Protests During the fourth day of pro-democracy general strikes in Nepal, King Gyanendra was attacked, three protesters were injured, and six buildings were set on fire, signaling intense political unrest.
• Shedden Massacre A shocking crime occurred near Shedden, Ontario, Canada, where a farmer discovered the bodies of eight men, all shot to death in a field. The murders were quickly linked to the Bandidos motorcycle gang, suggesting an internal conflict or targeted violence within the criminal organization.
• Aligarh Riots On the fourth day of communal violence, the Aligarh Riots between Hindus and Muslims in North India escalated, resulting in five fatalities and significant social tension.
• Djibouti Ferry Tragedy A devastating ferry accident in Djibouti claimed the lives of 109 people, highlighting maritime safety concerns in the region.
• Brunel Bicentenary Celebration Bristol, United Kingdom commemorated the 200th birthday of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by relighting the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, honoring the legendary engineer's contributions to infrastructure and industrial design.
• Numbersixvalverde Wins Grand National Numbersixvalverde, ridden by jockey Niall Madden, triumphs in the prestigious Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse, a significant event in the world of horse racing.
• Vietnamese Democracy Movement Bloc 8406 published their Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, marking a significant moment in the country's political activism and human rights movement.
• Death of Gerard Reve Gerard Reve, a prominent Dutch author known for his provocative and influential literary works, passed away. Born in 1923, Reve was a significant figure in post-World War II Dutch literature.
• Melrose Sevens Rugby Tournament The annual Melrose Sevens rugby tournament was won by the Newcastle Falcons sevens team, defeating Edinburgh's Heriots in the final.

Events in 2006

April 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 2006

April 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Inter : 1 - 2
• Livorno - Udinese : 0 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Louvieroise : 1 - 0
• FC Brussels - Mouscron : 0 - 1
• Lierse - Germinal : 0 - 2
• Lokeren - Gent : 1 - 2
• St Truiden - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0
• Dortmund - Leverkusen : 1 - 2
• FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 3 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Hertha : 0 - 2
• Mainz - Hannover : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Cadiz - Betis : 1 - 1
• Celta - Valencia : 0 - 1
• Malaga - Getafe : 1 - 2
• Real Madrid - Sociedad : 1 - 1

April 08, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 98th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2006 can also be written as 4/8/2006 in the US and as 8/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

Famous people died on April 08, 2006:

• Gerard Reve

  Gerard Reve was a prominent Dutch writer known for his distinctive literary style, exploring themes of melancholy, sexuality, and personal...

Famous people who died in 2006

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April 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2. Sean Paul - Temperature
3. Ne-Yo - So Sick
4. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

April 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
2. Ne-Yo - So Sick
3. Orson - No Tomorrow
4. Mary J Blige & U2 - One
5. Embrace - Nature's Law

April 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
3. Keyshia Cole - Love
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. T.I. - What You Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 04:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 2006

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Someone born on April 08, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 16 days old,

or 998 weeks

or 6986 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2006?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 08, 2006.

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