What happened on Monday December 18, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 18, 2006:

• Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program International six-party talks resumed to discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The initial negotiations revealed significant divergence between the United States and North Korea, with both parties maintaining seemingly irreconcilable positions.
• United Arab Emirates' First Democratic Election The United Arab Emirates (UAE) held its first-ever national elections, marking a significant milestone in the country's political development and gradual move towards a more participatory governance model.
• Palestinian Political Tensions Escalate Political tensions in the Palestinian territories intensified after President Mahmoud Abbas called for early elections. Civil skirmishes increased, and a fragile truce between Abbas' forces and Hamas appeared on the brink of collapse, with the Gaza Strip facing potential political disintegration.
• Ipswich Murder Investigation Breakthrough In a significant development in the 2006 Ipswich serial murder case, police arrested a 37-year-old man in Trimley Street Martin, England, on suspicion of murdering five prostitutes. This arrest was crucial in a high-profile criminal investigation that had gripped the nation.
• Devastating Floods in Malaysia A catastrophic series of floods struck Malaysia, causing widespread destruction and human suffering. The disaster resulted in at least 118 fatalities and displaced over 400,000 people, making it one of the most significant natural disasters in Malaysia's recent history.
• Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan Gas Price Dispute Uzbekistan dramatically increased natural gas prices for Kyrgyzstan, nearly doubling the cost from USD $55 to $100 per 1,000 cubic meters. This price hike occurred amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, particularly over allegations of espionage.

Events in 2006

December 18, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 2006

December 18, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 18, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.26
• Apple AAPL: opens at $87.62
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.41
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.95

Exchange Rates on December 18, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.157 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2224 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8202 CNY
• 1 EUR = 154.72 JPY

December 18, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Erzgebirge Aue : 4 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Fulham - Middlesbrough : 2 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Sp Braga - Boavista : 2 - 2

December 18, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2006 can also be written as 12/18/2006 in the US and as 18/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 2006:

• Joseph Barbera

  Joseph Barbera was a legendary American animator, cartoonist, and television producer who co-founded Hanna-Barbera, one of the most...

• Ruth Bernhard

  Renowned photographer known for her elegant and minimalist black and white images, particularly her iconic nude and still life photographs.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Akon - Smack That
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 18, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Nizlopi - JCB Song
5. Madonna - Hung Up

December 18, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
3. Ciara - Promise
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 18, 2006! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 18, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 03:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 2006

Your place in the Universe on December 18, 2006

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 18, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 16 days old,

or 958 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6712 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 2006?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 18, 2006.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.