Saturday December 16, 2006: on this day

December 16, 2006 was the 350th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 2006, who was born and died on December 16, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 2006?


December 16, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2006 can also be written as 12/16/2006 in the US and as 16/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 16, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 2006:

  • "time" names ampquotyouampquot, a contributor of user-generated material to websites like youtube and wikipedia, as its "person of year". (msnbc).
  • Christopher r. hill, the us chief negotiator in the six-party talks concerning north korea's nuclear program, announced plans to meet with north korea before the resumption on monday.
  • Mahmoud abbas, president of the palestinian national authority, calls for early legislative elections in order to end the deadlock in the creation of a national unity government with hamas.
  • The egyptian high court rules that members of the baha'i faith should not be issued government identification cards. this would remove their rights to work, health care, and other basic rights.

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December 16, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Milan : 2 - 2
  • Udinese - Cagliari : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Bergen : 4 - 1
  • Beveren - St Truiden : 1 - 2
  • Genk - FC Brussels : 3 - 1
  • Gent - Westerlo : 2 - 0
  • Lierse - Lokeren : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Hamburg : 3 - 3
  • Bielefeld - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1
  • Cottbus - Stuttgart : 0 - 0
  • Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0
  • Mainz - Bayern Munich : 0 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • La Coruna - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 2
  • Mallorca - Santander : 1 - 2
  • Zaragoza - Valencia : 0 - 1
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December 16, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 02:01 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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Who was born on December 16, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 3 days old,

or 904 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6334 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 2006?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 2006.

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December 16, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 2006:

  • Stanford J. Shaw

    American historian and academic (b. 1930).

  • Pnina Salzman

    Israeli pianist and educator (b. 1922).

  • Don Jardine

    Canadian professional wrestler (d.2006).

  • Taliep Petersen

    South african singer-songwriter and director (b. 1950).

  • Giorgio Colussi
  • Pastor Serrador
  • Enric Arredondo

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 2006:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Smack That
  4. - Fergalicious
  5. - My Love

December 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Boogie 2nite
  4. - My Love
  5. - All Good Things (Come To An End)

December 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - Shortie Like Mine
  3. - My Love
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - We Fly High

December 16, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 2006 was Bendita Tu Luz by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bendita Tu Luz
  2. - Ser O Parecer
  3. - Tu Recuerdo
  4. - Los Infieles
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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December 16, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 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

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

The Holiday

The Holiday

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black

Country: United States of America

December 16, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

December 16, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon

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The Inheritance Cycle, a New York Times bestseller about the dragon rider Eragon, is a must-read for Lord of the Rings fans. It has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and is a global fantasy sensation.

Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

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IN THE CHRISTMAS THIEF'S BESTSELLING TRADITION . . HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA America's Queen of Suspense -- Mary Higgins Clark -- combines forces with

Brother Odd by Dean Koontz

Brother Odd

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Looped me in, odd one. These words were spoken by a child asleep in the night and chill the young man who watches over her.

Wild Fire by Nelson Demille

Wild Fire

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Nelson DeMille, a true master, is a true master." The #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown. Welcome to the Custer Hills Club, an informal men's club that meets in an Adirondack hunting …

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid

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One Summer is the beloved memoir of Bill Bryson, one of the most beloved writers in the world and New York Times bestseller. It's a vivid, nostalgic and hilarious account of growing up during the 1950s.

December 16, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Majesco

Chao Dream Touch! Happy Anniversary

Chao Dream Touch! Happy Anniversary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Marvelous Interactive

Dawn of Mana

Dawn of Mana

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Square Enix

Commandos: Strike Force

Commandos: Strike Force

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Lego Star Wars II Mobile

Platform: J2ME

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ Wireless

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Who was the US President on December 16, 2006?

On December 16, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 2006?

On December 16, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 2006?

On December 16, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 2006 calendar looked like.

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