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.

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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 in August 2006 calendar

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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.

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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
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August 15, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 15, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    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
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    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

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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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.

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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
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    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
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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:

  1. - London Bridge youtube
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - Me & U
  5. - Buttons

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:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - 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:

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Sexy Love
  3. - Me & U
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - 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:

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Down
  4. - Angelito
  5. - Caile

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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:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

Invincible

Invincible

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Ericson Core

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

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:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

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:

The Language Of God by Francis S. Collins

The Language Of God

By:

The Language of God is an instant bestseller. It provides the best argument to integrate faith and logic since C.S. It is Lewis's Mere Christianity.

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

By:

"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

Fiasco by Thomas E. Ricks

Fiasco

By:

Finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeOne the Washington Post Book World’s 10 Best Books Of the YearOne the Time's Best Books of the YearUSA Today’s Nonfiction Book Book of the YearAn innovative new

Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance

Dead Wrong

By:

Joanna Brady, Cochise County Sheriff, has had to balance a family and her career for many years. Her second child is on the horizon, which only makes it more difficult for her, especially since she has never had to have …

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:

CellFactor: Combat Training

CellFactor: Combat Training

Platform: PC

Genre: FPS

Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle

Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle

Platform: Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS

Genre: Side-scroller

Publisher: THQ

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

Death Jr. II: Root of Evil

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Wii

Genre: Action adventure

Publisher: Konami Eidos (Wii)

Contact

Contact

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Atlus; PAL Rising Star Games

Crayon Shin-chan: Strongest Family in Kasukabe King Wii

Crayon Shin-chan: Strongest Family in Kasukabe King Wii

Platform: Wii

Publisher: JP Banpresto; SPA 505 Games

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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.

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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.

Find out more about August 15th

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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.

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