What happened on Tuesday September 12, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 12, 2006:

• Apple Launches iTunes Movie Store Apple Computer announced the iTunes movie store, marking a significant milestone in digital media distribution. The initial offering included 75 Disney company movies available for download, with film prices ranging from US$10 to $16, revolutionizing how consumers access and purchase digital film content.
• Pope's Controversial Lecture Sparks Protests Pope Benedict XVI delivered a lecture in Germany that included a quote criticizing Islamic faith, which subsequently triggered widespread mass protests. The incident highlighted the sensitive nature of religious discourse and intercultural tensions.
• Attack on U.S. Embassy in Damascus Armed men launched an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria. The incident resulted in one Syrian guard being killed and a Chinese diplomat sustaining light injuries. Syrian security officers responded by neutralizing the attackers.
• Tragic Stampede at Yemen Rally A devastating stampede occurred at a stadium in Ibb, Yemen, during a political rally for President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The incident resulted in 51 fatalities, with most victims being children. The tragedy unfolded when citizens attempted to flee after being bused into the stadium to hear the president speak, leading to a chaotic and deadly situation.
• Deadly Explosion in Diyarbakir A tragic explosion in Diyarbakir, located in the predominantly Kurdish southeast of Turkey, claimed at least seven lives, including five children, underscoring the region's ongoing tensions and violence.
• Republican Fundraiser Sentenced Tom Noe, a rare-coin dealer and Republican Party fundraiser, was sentenced to two years in prison for illegally channeling $45,000 towards President George W. Bush's election campaign, highlighting campaign finance violations.
• Meteor Spectacle in New Zealand A remarkable celestial event occurred in New Zealand when a meteor streaked across the sky at approximately 40,000 kilometers per hour. The high-speed object created a sonic boom, transformed into a spectacular fireball, and ultimately deposited rocks on the ground, providing a rare and dramatic natural phenomenon.
• New Japanese Royal Birth Prince Hisahito was born in Japan, representing a significant moment for the Japanese imperial family and succession.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on September 12, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $72.81
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.14

Exchange Rates on September 12, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.89 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1204 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2514 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.946 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.62 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Barnsley : 4 - 2
• Crystal Palace - Southampton : 0 - 2
• Ipswich - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Leicester - Hull : 0 - 1
• Luton - Colchester : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Stevenage : 4 - 0
• Altrincham - Halifax : 1 - 0
• Cambridge - Kidderminster : 1 - 1
• Dag and Red - Crawley Town : 2 - 1
• Gravesend - Grays : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Chesterfield : 1 - 1
• Bradford - Carlisle : 1 - 1
• Brentford - Swansea : 0 - 2
• Brighton - Bournemouth : 2 - 2
• Bristol City - Leyton Orient : 2 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnet - Boston : 3 - 3
• Chester - Notts County : 0 - 0
• Darlington - Bury : 1 - 0
• Hartlepool - Mansfield : 2 - 0
• Hereford - Wycombe : 1 - 2

September 12, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 255th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 2006 can also be written as 9/12/2006 in the US and as 12/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Fergie - London Bridge
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 2006 was Pullin' Me Back by Chingy Featuring Tyrese, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
4. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 01:48 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 2006

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Someone born on September 12, 2006 is:

18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 25 days old,

or 973 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6812 days old,

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