What happened on Saturday June 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 17, 2006:

• Sri Lanka Conflict Escalation Tensions in the Sri Lankan Civil War intensified as government troops allegedly attacked Tamil civilians in a church, retaliating against a previous naval attack by the Tamil Tigers. This incident highlighted the ongoing ethnic conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.
• First Avian Influenza Detection in Hungary The EU Community Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza confirmed the first case of H5N1 virus in Hungary, following investigations in Kiskunmajsa, a region known for large-scale poultry farming. This discovery raised significant public health and agricultural concerns.
• Death of Brazilian Comedian Cláudio Besserman Vianna Cláudio Besserman Vianna, popularly known as 'Bussunda', a prominent Brazilian comedian and satirist, passed away. Bussunda was a beloved figure in Brazilian comedy, known for his sharp wit and social commentary.

Events in 2006

June 17, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 2006

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

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Castellon - Almeria : 2 - 0
• Ciudad de Murcia - Gimnastic : 2 - 0
• Eibar - Ferrol : 1 - 1
• Lleida - Levante : 0 - 1
• Lorca - Poli Ejido : 0 - 0

June 17, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 2006 can also be written as 6/17/2006 in the US and as 17/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Famous people died on June 17, 2006:

• Bussunda

  Brazilian comedian (b. 1962).

• Pedro Ricardo López

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
2. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
5. Daniel Powter - Bad Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring Twista - DJ Play A Love Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 01:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 2006

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Someone born on June 17, 2006 is:

18 years 11 months old,

or 227 months and 7 days old,

or 988 weeks

or 6916 days old,

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

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