Friday August 11, 2006: on this day

August 11, 2006 was the 223rd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 2006, who was born and died on August 11, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison), 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 August 11th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2006?


August 11, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2006 can also be written as 8/11/2006 in the US and as 11/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 11, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2006:

  • Pulkovo airlines flight 612 crashes close to the russian border in ukraine killing 171 people including 45 children.
  • The icm gives grigori perelman, one of seven millennium prize problems perelman, the fields medal.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
  • Transatlantic plane plot for 2006:
  • As part of an extraordinary operation, 40 people were arrested in italy from muslim communities. this was following the british anti-terrorist operation.
  • August 16th was revealed as the date for the plot.
  • According to the chinese government, typhoon saomai killed 111 people in eastern china and left 4 others missing.
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:: the un security council approves resolution 15-0 calling for an end to the 2006 israel/lebanon conflict. (reuters)ehud olmert accepts the new middle east peace agreement after threatening to expand the ground war in lebanon. the agreement allows for the deployment of 30,000 lebanese troops and u.n. troops at the israel-lebanon border.
  • Un security council approves resolution 15-0 calling for an end to the 2006 israel-lebanon conflict.
  • After having threatened an increase in the ground war in lebanon, ehud olmert now accepts the middle east peace agreement. the agreement allows for the deployment of 30,000 lebanese troops and u.n. troops at the israel-lebanon border.
  • Transatlantic plane plot 2006:: 40 people were arrested in italy's muslim communities as part of an "extraordinary operation that followed the british antiterrorist operation." (fox news). the date of the plot has been revealed as august 16.
  • The oil tanker mt sinks off the coast of guimaras and negros islands in the philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill.

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August 11, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $63.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.37
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.62
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.20

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.3 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1247 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.243 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9759 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 147.95 JPY

August 11, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Dortmund : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Burghausen - Karlsruhe : 0 - 4
  • Kaiserslautern - Essen : 1 - 0
  • Offenbach - CZ Jena : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Brest : 4 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Grenoble : 2 - 2
  • Creteil - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
  • Dijon - Reims : 1 - 0
  • Guingamp - Le Havre : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wolves - Preston : 1 - 3
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August 11, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

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

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Who was born on August 11, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 8 days old,

or 923 weeks

or 6461 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2006?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2006.

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August 11, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2006:

  • Mike Douglas

    American singer and talk show host (b. 1920).

  • Charlton Griffith

    Renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Teresa Blasco

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2006:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2006 was Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let the Lower Lights be Burning
  2. - Promiscuous
  3. - Crazy
  4. - Me & U
  5. - Deja Vu

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - Pullin' Me Back

August 11, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Down
  4. - Caile
  5. - Angelito

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August 11, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 11, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Long Tail by Chris Anderson

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The New York Times Bestseller that introduced the business world into a future that is already here. Now in paperback with a new chapter on Long Tail Marketing and an epilogue.

Can'T Wait To Get To Heaven by Fannie Flagg

Can'T Wait To Get To Heaven

By:

Fannie Flagg combines southern warmth with unabashed emotion, side-splitting humor, and southern warmth. She takes readers back in time to Elmwood Springs Missouri, where the most surprising and unexpected experiences of a high-spirited Octogenarian inspire.

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower

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"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …

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.

Pegasus Descending by James Lee Burke

Pegasus Descending

By:

When a nice young woman named Trish Klein blows into Louisiana passing hundred-dollar bills in local casinos, detective Dave Robicheaux senses a storm bearing down on his new life of contentment....Twenty-five

August 11, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA NIS America; EU Ignition Entertainment

Artwork of the game released only in North America.

Artwork of the game released only in North America.

Platform: Microsoft Windows Online Game

Genre: Racing

Publisher: ValuSoft

Wii Sports

Wii Sports

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Bounty Hounds

Bounty Hounds

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Namco

Curious George

Curious George

Platform: Xbox Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Namco Vivendi Games

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2006?

On August 11, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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 August 2006?

August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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