What happened on Wednesday December 13, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 13, 2006:

• Extinction of the Chinese River Dolphin (Baiji) The Chinese River Dolphin, also known as the Baiji, was officially declared extinct, marking a tragic milestone in environmental conservation. This species, native to the Yangtze River, became the first dolphin species driven to extinction primarily by human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and overfishing.
• NIH Study Links Circumcision to AIDS Prevention The National Institutes of Health released groundbreaking study results from Kenya and Uganda, demonstrating that male circumcision significantly reduces the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission. This research provided crucial insights into potential strategies for combating the global AIDS epidemic.
• Botswana High Court Rules on Bushmen Eviction The High Court of Botswana made a landmark ruling, determining that thousands of Bushmen should not have been expelled from their ancestral lands in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. This decision was a significant victory for indigenous rights and land ownership.
• Largest U.S. Immigration Raid on Swift & Co. U.S. federal immigration officials conducted the largest immigration enforcement action in American history, raiding Swift & Co. meat processing plants across six states. Nearly 1,300 illegal immigrants were arrested, sparking significant debate about immigration policy and workplace enforcement.
• Death of Lamar Hunt, Sports Executive Lamar Hunt, a prominent American sports executive and influential figure in professional sports, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to sports entrepreneurship, Hunt was a key founder of the American Football League (AFL) and played a crucial role in the merger with the NFL.
• RTBF Broadcasts Controversial Spoof on Belgian Secession Belgian state TV station RTBF aired a provocative mock documentary simulating the secession of Flanders and the dissolution of the Belgian state. The elaborate hoax successfully fooled foreign diplomats and caused panic among Belgian television viewers, highlighting the sensitive political tensions in the country.

Events in 2006

December 13, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 2006

December 13, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 13, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $87.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.78

Exchange Rates on December 13, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1566 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2063 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.825 CNY
• 1 EUR = 155.33 JPY

December 13, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Newcastle : 1 - 0
• Wigan - Arsenal : 0 - 1

December 13, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 2006 can also be written as 12/13/2006 in the US and as 13/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 13, 2006:

• Lamar Hunt

  Lamar Hunt was a pioneering American sports entrepreneur who founded the American Football League and Major League Soccer, significantly...

• Loyola de Palacio
• Armando Pagella

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Fergie - Fergalicious
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite
4. Justin Timberlake featuring TI - My Love
5. Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 13, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine
3. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 12:18 am and setting at 12:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 2006

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Someone born on December 13, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 21 days old,

or 959 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6717 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 2006?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 13, 2006.

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