Wednesday October 18, 2006: on this day

October 18, 2006 was the 291st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 18, 2006, who was born and died on October 18, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. Little Miss Sunshine, directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris), TV series (e.g. Simon Schama'S Power Of Art) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 18, 2006?


October 18, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2006 can also be written as 10/18/2006 in the US and as 18/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 18, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2006:

  • Condoleezza rice, secretary of state of the united states, arrives in tokyo to meet with japanese officials. there are fears that north korea may be preparing for another nuclear test.
  • According to military and police officers, the attacks on a sri lankan naval base and an adjacent port in the south of galle were carried out by tamil tiger rebels.
  • Chilean police arrest 366 high school students protestors in santiago. they use tear gas, water cannons and pepper spray to disperse the one-day strike that called for the government to change the education law, which was originally enacted under augusto pinochet.
  • Microsoft corporation has released version 7 for its internet explorer web browser software.

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

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $74.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.60

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 118.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1361 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2699 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.9046 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 148.99 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Sheffield Weds : 4 - 0
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October 18, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 05:02 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 18, 2006?


Famous people born on October 18, 2006:

  • Charlotte Figi

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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


You are 17 years 5 months old,

or 209 months and 10 days old,

or 910 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6371 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2006.

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 18, 2006:

  • Anna Russell

    British comedian and singer.

  • Laurie Taitt

    Guyanese-english hurdler (d. 2006).

  • Mario Francesco Pompedda

    Italian cardinal (b. 1929).

  • Don Christensen
  • Július Korostelev
  • Marc Hodler
  • Enzo De Giovanni
  • Achille Millo
  • Alvin M. Weinberg
  • Giano Pattini
  • Albert «Bobby» Hachey

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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


Holidays on October 18, 2006:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 18, 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 18, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2006 was Ni Una Sola Palabra by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The Latin music chart on October 18, 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 18, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 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 18, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

Judge & Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross

Judge & Jury

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Andie deGrasse is an actress, single mom and aspiring actor. She is not your average juror. In an effort to be dismissed from the pool she claims that her most legal knowledge came from being a part of a stripper's …

Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber

Christmas Letters

By:

Katherine O'Connor spends most of her time at a cafe on Blossom Street, Seattle. There she writes Christmas letters to other people.

Saving Graces by Elizabeth Edwards

Saving Graces

By:

As she campaigned for John Edwards, her husband, she charmed America with her charming, relatable, and down-to-earth personality. She inspired millions of people as she bravely battled advanced breast cancer.

Rise And Shine by Anna Quindlen

Rise And Shine

By:

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

The Mission Song by John le Carré

The Mission Song

By:

"Gripping and moving. . . . It's a wonderful return to John le Carre, complete with all the charming characters, beautifully rendered landscapes and complicated complexities that have always powered him.

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

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

Justice League Heroes

Justice League Heroes

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment DC Comics Eidos Interactive

Gears of War

Gears of War

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Wii

Wii

Platform: Wii Wii U

Genre: Simulation video games minigame compilations music video games fitness games web mapping

Publisher: Nintendo

Just Cause

Just Cause

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure, third-person shooter

Publisher: Square Enix Eidos Interactive (2006–2010)

AquaZone: Life Simulator

AquaZone: Life Simulator

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Frontier Groove

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2006?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2006?

On October 18, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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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