What happened on Wednesday April 12, 2006?

Here's what happened on April 12, 2006:

• Significant Fossil Discovery in Human Evolution Researchers discovered Australopithecus annamensis fossils, providing crucial insights into a critical phase of human evolutionary development. These fossils help bridge important gaps in understanding human ancestral history.
• Violent Escalation in Sri Lankan Civil War Intense violence erupted in Sri Lanka's north-eastern region, resulting in 16 deaths. The conflict involved bombings targeting police officers and civilians, with authorities attributing the violence to LTTE rebels. A claymore anti-personnel mine explosion in Trincomalee and a market bombing contributed to the day's tragic events.
• Groundbreaking Heart Transplant in UK Sir Magdi Yacoub, a renowned coronary specialist, performed a remarkable medical procedure on Hannah Clark, a Welsh schoolgirl. In a unique medical achievement, her original heart was reconnected after her body rejected a donor heart, marking the UK's first organ-replacement reversal.
• UK Terrorism Act 2006 Implemented The United Kingdom's Terrorism Act 2006 came into force, making it illegal to glorify terrorism. This legislation represented a significant legal response to growing concerns about terrorist propaganda and radicalization.
• Death of Dr. Rajkumar, Kannada Cinema Icon Dr. Rajkumar, a legendary Kannada language film actor and singer, passed away. He was a cultural icon in South Indian cinema, known for his significant contributions to the Kannada film industry.
• Rebel Advance in Chad United Front for Democratic Change rebels approached N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, signaling potential political instability and potential conflict in the region.
• Death of William Sloane Coffin, Activist and Chaplain William Sloane Coffin, a prominent American university chaplain and social activist, passed away. Known for his civil rights and anti-war advocacy, Coffin was an influential progressive religious leader.
• Death of Puggy Pearson, Professional Poker Player Puggy Pearson, a renowned American professional poker player who significantly influenced the poker world, passed away. Known for his skills and contributions to the game, Pearson was a notable figure in poker history.

Events in 2006

April 12, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 2006

April 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 12, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $68.14
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.10

Exchange Rates on April 12, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.147 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2987 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0094 CNY
• 1 EUR = 143.38 JPY

April 12, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chester - Wrexham : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Portsmouth - Arsenal : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Ajax - Vitesse : 2 - 1
• AZ Alkmaar - Twente : 0 - 0
• Groningen - Utrecht : 2 - 1
• Heracles - NAC Breda : 4 - 2
• Nijmegen - Roda JC : 0 - 3

April 12, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 2006 can also be written as 4/12/2006 in the US and as 12/4/2006 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 2006 in April 2006 calendar

Famous people died on April 12, 2006:

• William Sloane Coffin

  Prominent American minister, civil rights activist, and anti-war advocate who was a leading voice in social justice movements during the...

• Rajkumar
• Puggy Pearson

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 2006 was Bad Day by Daniel Powter, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2. Sean Paul - Temperature
3. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
4. T.I. - What You Know
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

April 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

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 12, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:46 pm and setting at 06:10 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 12, 2006

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Someone born on April 12, 2006 is:

19 years and 25 days old,

or 228 months and 25 days old,

or 995 weeks

or 6965 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 2006?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 2006?

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