Tuesday August 15, 2006: on this day
August 15, 2006 was the 227th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 2006, who was born and died on August 15, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. London Bridge by Fergie), 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 15th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 2006?
- August 15, 2006: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 15, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- August 15, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 2006?
- August 15, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 2006?
What day of the week was August 15, 2006?
August 15, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 2006 can also be written as 8/15/2006 in the US and as 15/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 2006:
- Japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi visits yasukuni shrine. this has drawn many protests from the surrounding region. (san francisco chronicle).
- Former president of the united states gerald ford has been admitted to the mayo clinic in minnesota.
- The united kingdom government will seek parliamentary approval for posthumous pardons to over 300 soldiers who were executed for cowardice in the first world war. long-standing claims by the families of soldiers that they suffered from shell shock (post-traumatic stress disorder) have been made.
- New jersey transit reports that the service between new york's penn station station and secaucus has been suspended due to a suspicious object found east of secaucus junction.
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict: israel claims hezbollah launched 10 katyusha missiles into southern lebanon, but none reached israel.
- Te atairangikaahu, new zealand maori queen, dies at 75 years old at her official residence turangawaewae marae ngaruawahia. this marks the end of her 40-year reign, which was the longest for any maori monarch in the kingitanga movement. it also means that hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the central north island to witness her funeral.
August 15, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 15, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.90
- Apple AAPL: opens at $65.34
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.55
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.19
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.90
Exchange Rates on August 15, 2006:
- 1 USD = 116.07 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1221 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2369 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0015 CNY
- 1 EUR = 148.39 JPY
August 15, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Burton - Kidderminster : 1 - 1
- Dag and Red - Oxford : 0 - 1
- Exeter - Forest Green : 1 - 0
- Gravesend - Tamworth : 4 - 1
- Halifax - Southport : 1 - 1
August 15, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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August 15, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 2006 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 02:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 15, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- Jennifer Lawrence
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Anthony Anderson
Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 13 days old,
or 919 weeks and 2 days old,
or 6435 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2006?
There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2006.
August 15, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 2006:
- Faas Wilkes
Dutch international footballer (born in 1923).
- Coenraad Bron
Dutch computer scientist and academic (b. 1937).
- Te Atairangikaahu
New zealand queen (b. 1931).
- Rick Bourke
Australian rugby league player (born circa 1955).
- Rudi Stern
- Álvarez
- Cándido Álvarez
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
- Jan Kiepura
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
- Earsel Hines
Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.
- Yaacov Ziv
Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.
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August 15, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 2006:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
- Rihanna - Unfaithful
- Cascada - Everytime We Touch
- James Morrison - You Give Me Something
August 15, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Cassie - Me & U
- Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
August 15, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 15, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Mana - Labios Compartidos
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Don Omar - Angelito
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Caile
August 15, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:
August 15, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 15, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 2006?
On August 15, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2006?
On August 15, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 2006?
On August 15, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.