Monday December 18, 2006: on this day

December 18, 2006 was the 352nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 2006, who was born and died on December 18, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Irreplaceable by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. A Place Called Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 2006?


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

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December 18, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 2006:

  • Malaysia is hit by the first in a series floods. all flooding has resulted in at least 118 deaths, and more than 400,000 people being displaced.
  • Uzbekistan almost doubles the price of natural gasoline it sells to kyrgyzstan, from usd $55 to $100 per 1,000 cubic meters (ps51), amid increasing tension between the two countries over alleged spying.
  • Talks resumed by six parties on north korea's nuclear weapons programme. the united states and north korea are ampquotpoles apartampquot at their initial positions.
  • 2006 ipswich murder investigation: police arrested a 37-year old man in trimley street martin, england, on suspicion of murdering five prostitutes.
  • Palestinian civil skirmishes increase after mahmoud abbas, the palestinian president, calls for early elections. a truce was reached between abbas' forces and hamas. the gaza strip appeared to be in danger of collapse.
  • The first of a series of floods strikes malaysia. the death toll of all flooding is at least 118, with over 400,000 people displaced.
  • United arab emirates holds its first-ever elections.

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


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

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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 2006 was New Moon.

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.

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Who was born on December 18, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

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December 18, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 10 days old,

or 901 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6310 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 2006.

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

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

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.

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December 18, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 2006:

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Ruth Bernhard

    German-american photographer (b. 1905).

  • Shaukat Siddiqui

    Pakistani journalist, author and activist (d. 2006).

  • Mike Dickin

    British radio broadcaster (born 1943).

  • Mollie Orshansky
  • Guido Pieri
  • Virpi Niemelä
  • Franco Molè
  • Ettore Di Filippo
  • Mavor Moore
  • Bertie Reed
  • Michel Berny
  • Salvador Botella
  • Maurice Cocagnac

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Mamo Clark
    Mamo Clark

    Actor (1 million bc robinson crusoe from clipper island).

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December 18, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 2006:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 2006:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 18, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - I Wanna Love You
  3. - Fergalicious
  4. - Smack That
  5. - 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.

December 18, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Patience
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - Smack That
  4. - JCB Song
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 18, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Irreplaceable
  2. - My Love
  3. - Promise
  4. - I Wanna Love You
  5. - Shortie Like Mine

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 18, 2006 was Tu Recuerdo by Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari De Chambao Y Tommy Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 18, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 18, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Recuerdo
  2. - Bendita Tu Luz
  3. - Ser O Parecer
  4. - Ni Una Sola Palabra
  5. - Dime (Tell Me)

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December 18, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

December 18, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Michael Tuchner

My Bare Lady

My Bare Lady

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Arthur Knight

Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Charles Saunders

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

December 18, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wild Fire by Nelson Demille

Wild Fire

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Nelson DeMille, a true master, is a true master." The #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown. Welcome to the Custer Hills Club, an informal men's club that meets in an Adirondack hunting …

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.

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

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

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid

By:

One Summer is the beloved memoir of Bill Bryson, one of the most beloved writers in the world and New York Times bestseller. It's a vivid, nostalgic and hilarious account of growing up during the 1950s.

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.

December 18, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's African Safari

Cabela's African Safari

Platform: Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Hunting

Publisher: Activision Value

Battle Stadium D.O.N

Battle Stadium D.O.N

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Cash Guns Chaos

Cash Guns Chaos

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Multidirectional shooter

Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA

Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Music, Exercise

Publisher: Konami

Pac-Man World Rally

Pac-Man World Rally

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable GameCube Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on December 18, 2006?

On December 18, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 2006?

On December 18, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 2006?

On December 18, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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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 December 2006?

December 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Monday December 18, 2006