Tuesday January 17, 2006: on this day

January 17, 2006 was the 17th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 2006, who was born and died on January 17, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grillz by Nelly), movies (e.g. The Illusionist, directed by Neil Burger), TV series (e.g. Classical Destinations) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 2006?


January 17, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 2006 can also be written as 1/17/2006 in the US and as 17/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 17, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 2006:

  • The 30th annual barrett-jackson collector car auction takes place in scottsdale, arizona. it lasts six days. the #003 1953 corvette is up for sale at us$1,000,000; it's the first production corvette. a 1967 convertible with 427 ci 435 horsepower engine is available for us$350,000
  • In gonzales v. oregon, the u.s. supreme court ruled by a 6-3 vote. it ruled that oregon's death with dignity act, which allows physician-assisted suicide, is compatible with the federal controlled substances act.
  • Jill carroll's kidnappers demand that all female prisoners in iraq be released within 72 hours.
  • Gunfire in port-au-prince has killed two jordanian peacekeepers serving in the united nations stabilization mission to haiti.
  • Supporters of president laurent gbagbo attacked united nations peacekeepers in cote d'ivoire after the ivorian popular front retreated from the ivorian civil wars peace process.
  • Clonaid has offered a job to hwang woosuk, a south korean scientist who studies human embryonic stem cells. clonaid is a subsidiary to the cult known by the raelians who believe that cloning represents the first step towards immortality.
  • The draft (3) of the gnu general public license has been released. the "new" version contains provisions that prevent gpl code being used in or "secured by" digital rights management schemes. the "freeness” provisions limit the rights coders of patents can claim in gpl-licensed programs.
  • The i4uuu museum has an original manuscript of chan buddhist wu men guan (mumonkan), dated to 1246.
  • After the defeat of the democratic progressive party, taiwan's premier frank hsieh has announced his resignation.
  • Susumu ojima, the president of japanese company huser, is summoned by the diet to appear as a witness because of suspicions. hidetsugu aneha, a one-class architect authorized by the diet, was instructed to reduce reinforced concrete.

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January 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 17, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.26
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $85.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.63
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.80

Exchange Rates on January 17, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 115.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1636 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.28 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 139.76 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6848 GBP

January 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1
  • Colchester - Bristol City : 3 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Darlington - Grimsby : 0 - 0
  • Shrewsbury - Mansfield : 0 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Atalanta - Piacenza : 2 - 1
  • Avellino - Catanzaro : 2 - 0
  • Bologna - Verona : 2 - 1
  • Catania - Cesena : 1 - 0
  • Cremonese - Albinoleffe : 0 - 0
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January 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 09:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 2006.

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Who was born on January 17, 2006?


Famous people born on January 17, 2006:

  • Leónidas Martínez

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 9 days old,

or 953 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6674 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 2006?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 17, 2006.

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January 17, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 2006:

  • Malyn Ware

    Malyn Ware was a British actress who appeared in numerous television shows and films during the mid-20th century.

  • Pierre Grondin

    French canadian cardiac surgeon (born in 1925).

  • Pierre Gaudibert
  • Olive (Olivier Caudron

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 2006:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2006 was Grillz by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grillz
  2. - Run It! youtube
  3. - Check On It
  4. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  5. - Photograph

January 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 2006 was That's My Goal by Shayne Ward, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's My Goal
  2. - JCB Song
  3. - Hung Up
  4. - George Best - A Tribute
  5. - Nasty Girl

January 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Unpredictable
  5. - I Think They Like Me

January 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Rakata
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ella Y Yo
  5. - Ven Bailalo

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January 17, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Illusionist

The Illusionist

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell

Country: United States of America

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

January 17, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

Alborada

Alborada

Release year: 2005

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

January 17, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Just Rewards

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The dramatic conclusion to the story that began with Emma Harte, A Woman of Substance and four women at crossroads is now from the blockbuster bestseller author.

Turning Angel by Greg Iles

Turning Angel

By:

Penn Cage wins the most difficult case of his career and decides to stay in Southern California to raise his daughter in safety.

The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

The Year Of Magical Thinking

By:

A stunning book by one of America's most iconic writers. Joan Didion shares a deeply personal, yet universal experience. It is a portrait of a married life and a relationship.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

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What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

January 17, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs

Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios (PC) Macsoft (Mac)

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder

CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Wii Sports

Wii Sports

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on January 17, 2006?

On January 17, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 2006?

On January 17, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 2006?

On January 17, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 2006?

January 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2006 calendar looked like.

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