What happened on Sunday September 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 17, 2006:

• Dawson College Shooting Kimveer Gill conducted a tragic shooting at Dawson College in Montreal, killing one student and wounding 19 others before taking his own life, shocking the Canadian public.
• Hungarian Political Scandal A leaked audio tape revealed Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány admitting that his Socialist Party had lied to win the 2006 election, triggering widespread public protests and political unrest.
• Pope's Controversial Remarks on Islam Pope Benedict XVI's speech at Regensburg University, which quoted a 14th-century text describing Islam as 'evil and inhuman', sparked global outrage and diplomatic tensions with the Muslim world.
• Swedish General Election The Alliance for Sweden claimed victory in the Swedish general election, marking a significant political shift in the country's governance.
• Shooting at Duquesne University A violent incident occurred at Duquesne University's Student Union dance, where five basketball players were shot while attempting to calm a disturbed student. Three were hospitalized, with one in critical condition.
• Discovery of New Species in Indonesia Conservation International and the Indonesian government discovered a 'Lost World' near Bird's Head Seascape, identifying nearly 60 new species including a 'walking shark', 20 new coral species, 8 shrimp species, and 24 new fish species.
• Passing of Dorothy C. Stratton Dorothy C. Stratton, a pioneering female military leader who served as Director of the United States Coast Guard Women's Reserve during World War II, died. She was a trailblazer for women in military leadership roles.
• Death of Patricia Kennedy Lawford Patricia Kennedy Lawford, a prominent American socialite and sister of President John F. Kennedy, passed away. She was a notable member of the influential Kennedy family and had significant social connections.
• Fourpeaked Mountain Eruption Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupted, marking its first volcanic activity in over 10,000 years. This rare geological event provided significant insights for volcanologists and geologists.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 2006

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Messina : 1 - 1
• Catania - Atalanta : 0 - 0
• Empoli - Chievo : 1 - 1
• Lazio - Palermo : 1 - 2
• Livorno - Fiorentina : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Waregem : 1 - 1
• Roeselare - Genk : 3 - 3
• Standard - FC Brussels : 2 - 1
• St Truiden - Club Brugge : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 3 - 1
• Hertha - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Greuther Furth : 0 - 3
• Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 3 - 3
• Koblenz - Burghausen : 1 - 2
• Munich 1860 - Freiburg : 1 - 1
• Paderborn - Offenbach : 2 - 1

September 17, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2006 can also be written as 9/17/2006 in the US and as 17/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people died on September 17, 2006:

• Patricia Kennedy Lawford

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Fergie - London Bridge
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
5. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2006 was Pullin' Me Back by Chingy Featuring Tyrese, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
4. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 05:34 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 2006

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Someone born on September 17, 2006 is:

18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 20 days old,

or 972 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6807 days old,

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

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

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

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