Tuesday October 17, 2006: on this day

About October 17th, 2006, in brief:

  • Historical events: Based on a projection by the United States Census Bureau, the United States population has reached 300 million.
  • Day of the week: October 17th, 2006 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Smita Patil, Felicity Jones
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: SexyBack by Justin Timberlake
  • #1 UK song: America by Razorlight
  • Popular movie: Little Miss Sunshine directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

More about October 17th, 2006? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 2006.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2006?


October 17, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2006 can also be written as 10/17/2006 in the US and as 17/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 17, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2006:

  • Based on a projection by the united states census bureau, the united states population has reached 300 million.
  • Iraq war:
  • Iraq war: according to the united states military in iraq, a marine and nine soldiers were killed in iraq. four of them were killed in roadside bombings near baghdad.
  • Un security council election: after a second day, the contest between venezuela and guatemala for a place on the united nations security council is still deadlocked.
  • The united states has a population of 300 million.
  • The number of married couples is now very small in this country.
  • Fiji's military issues an ultimatum for the government to either drop legislation that would allow an amnesty for leaders of the 2000 coup or resign.
  • The international whaling commission has placed a 20-year moratorium on iceland's whaling.
  • Fabolous, a rapper, is shot in manhattan's parking garage. this triggered a series of events that led to fabolous being both taken into custody and placed in stable condition.
  • Rome: two metro trains collide, killing at least 2 people and injuring around 120 more.
  • According to reports, david blunkett, former british home secretary, ordered prison personnel to machine-gun prisoners in a 2002 riot without regard for the loss of life.
  • The us has a population of 300 million. (cnn) married couples are now in minority.
  • North korea claims that the united nations declared war on it when it imposed sanctions via united nations security council resolution 1718 as a response to north korea’s nuclear test.

October 17, 2006: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $75.04
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.35

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 118.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1411 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2687 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9075 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 148.53 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Plymouth : 2 - 2
  • Birmingham - Norwich : 0 - 1
  • Burnley - Southend : 0 - 0
  • Cardiff - Southampton : 1 - 0
  • Crystal Palace - West Brom : 0 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Clyde : 3 - 1
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October 17, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:38 am and setting at 04:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Who was born on October 17, 2006?


Famous people born on October 17, 2006:

  • Giorgia Collomb

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 17 years 6 months old,

or 210 months and 24 days old,

or 916 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6416 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2006.

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 2006:

  • Daniel Emilfork

    Chilean-french actor (b. 1924).

  • Christopher Glenn

    American journalist (b. 1938).

  • Megan Meier
  • Ursula Moray Williams
  • Andrea Parodi
  • Daniel Emilfork (Daniel Zapognikof

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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


Holidays on October 17, 2006:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - SexyBack youtube
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - Smack That
  5. - How To Save A Life

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - America
  2. - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
  3. - Welcome To The Black Parade
  4. - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
  5. - When You Were Young

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - S.E.X.
  4. - Pullin' Me Back
  5. - Ring The Alarm

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  2. - Pam Pam
  3. - Tengo Un Amor
  4. - Labios Compartidos
  5. - Quien Me Iba A Decir

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

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

Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Starring: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

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

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

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

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

Rise And Shine by Anna Quindlen

Rise And Shine

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It's a novel by Anna Quindlen, the acclaimed author of Blessings, Black and Blue and One True Thing.

For One More Day by Mitch Albom

For One More Day

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A new novel from the author of The Five People You Meet In Heaven and Tuesdays With Morrie, which millions of readers have been eagerly awaiting.

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner

The Guy Not Taken

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Jennifer Weiner's talents shine like never before in this collection, which follows the tender and sometimes hilarious progress of love over the course of a lifetime.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

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

Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

Dance of the Gods

By:

Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents her Circle Trilogy's second novel. She combines elements from the supernatural with suspenseful seduction.

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

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

Atlantis Sky Patrol

Atlantis Sky Patrol

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Big Fish Games

Test Drive Unlimited

Test Drive Unlimited

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing, MMOR

Publisher: Atari

Aircraft Powerpack

Aircraft Powerpack

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Wild Hare, 2wg Media

Cash Guns Chaos

Cash Guns Chaos

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Multidirectional shooter

Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

The Axys Adventures: Truth Seeker

The Axys Adventures: Truth Seeker

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2006?

On October 17, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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