What happened on Saturday August 12, 2006?

About August 12th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict was an intense military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, characterized by significant civilian casualties and international diplomatic tensions. The conflict began on July 12, 2006, and lasted until August 14, 2006, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life in both Lebanon and Israel.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 2006 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Let the Lower Lights be Burning by Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison
  • #1 UK song: Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
  • Popular movie: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer

More about August 12th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 2006.

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August 12, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 2006:

  • 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalation The 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict was an intense military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, characterized by significant civilian casualties and international diplomatic tensions. The conflict began on July 12, 2006, and lasted until August 14, 2006, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life in both Lebanon and Israel.
  • Civilian Casualties in Rachaf Lebanese officials reported that 15 civilians were killed by Israeli missiles in Rachaf, a location approximately 10 kilometers from Israel's border. This incident highlighted the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict and raised international concerns about civilian protection during military operations.
  • UN Human Rights Investigation The United Nations Human Rights Council initiated an investigation into alleged Israeli abuses during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, demonstrating the international community's commitment to examining potential war crimes and human rights violations.

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

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

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Aachen : 3 - 0
  • Mainz - Bochum : 2 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Cottbus : 2 - 0
  • Schalke 04 - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Bordeaux : 0 - 1
  • Lyon - Toulouse : 1 - 1
  • Monaco - St Etienne : 1 - 2
  • Nancy - Sedan : 3 - 1
  • Nice - Nantes : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Coventry : 1 - 0
  • Colchester - Barnsley : 1 - 2
  • Hull - Derby : 1 - 2
  • Leicester - Ipswich : 3 - 1
  • Norwich - Luton : 3 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Gravesend : 3 - 2
  • Altrincham - Stevenage : 2 - 1
  • Cambridge - Northwich : 0 - 1
  • Crawley Town - Rushden & D : 1 - 0
  • Forest Green - Dag and Red : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was August 12, 2006?


August 12, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2006 can also be written as 8/12/2006 in the US and as 12/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 12, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 2006:

  • Victoria Gray Adams

    American civil rights activist (b. 1926).

  • Giuliano Dell'Antonio
  • Gianni Solaro

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August 12, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Me & U youtube
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - Pullin' Me Back
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August 12, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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

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

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August 12, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 11:05 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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How old is someone born on August 12, 2006?


Someone born on August 12, 2006 is:

18 years 8 months old,

or 224 months and 22 days old,

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or 6840 days old,

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

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