What happened on Sunday November 19, 2006?

Here's what happened on November 19, 2006:

• Alexander Litvinenko Polonium Poisoning Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy who had sought asylum in Britain, was critically ill after being poisoned with polonium-210 in a London sushi restaurant, in what was suspected to be a state-sponsored assassination attempt.
• Nintendo Wii Launch in North America Nintendo released its revolutionary Wii video game system in North America and South America. The innovative console included a Nunchuk controller attachment and a wireless Wii remote control. Priced at US$249.99, the system saw impressive initial sales of 600,000 units in just the first eight days.
• US-Russia Trade Agreement Paves Way for WTO Membership The United States and Russia signed a significant trade agreement that would potentially facilitate Russia's entry into the World Trade Organization, marking a notable diplomatic and economic milestone.
• UN Warns About Potential Somali Civil War Escalation UN Secretary General Kofi Annan issued a critical warning to neighboring countries about potential intervention in Somalia, expressing grave concerns about an imminent all-out war that could destabilize the entire Horn of Africa region.
• India Tests Nuclear-Capable Prithvi Missile India conducted a test launch of the Prithvi surface-to-surface missile, demonstrating its nuclear weapons delivery capabilities and strategic military technological advancement.
• Iraqi Deputy Health Minister Kidnapped Ammar al-Saffar, Iraq's Deputy Minister of Health, was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in post-invasion Iraq.
• Suicide Bombing in Hillah, Iraq A devastating suicide bomb attack in Hillah, Iraq, resulted in 17 fatalities and 49 injuries, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
• BC Lions Win 94th Grey Cup The British Columbia Lions clinched the 94th Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League championship, by defeating the Montreal Alouettes 25-14 in a decisive match held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• New York City Muslim Women's Sharia Council Initiative A group of Muslim women in New York City proposed creating a Koranic council to provide progressive interpretations of Islamic sharia law, signaling potential reforms in religious legal interpretation.
• Failed Military Coup Attempt in Madagascar General Andrianafidisoa announced a failed military coup d'état attempt in Madagascar, revealing underlying political tensions in the island nation.

Events in 2006

November 19, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 19, 2006

November 19, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
• Chievo - Atalanta : 2 - 2
• Inter - Reggina : 1 - 0
• Livorno - Parma : 3 - 0
• Messina - Lazio : 1 - 4

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Mouscron : 1 - 0
• Genk - Club Brugge : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0
• M'gladbach - Hannover : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Burghausen : 1 - 0
• Essen - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 1
• FC Koln - Munich 1860 : 1 - 2
• Koblenz - Unterhaching : 0 - 0
• Paderborn - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0

November 19, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 323rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 19, 2006 can also be written as 11/19/2006 in the US and as 19/11/2006 in UK and Europe.

November 19, 2006 in November 2006 calendar

Famous people died on November 19, 2006:

• Francis Girod

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on November 19th

November 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 19, 2006 was My Love by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Justin Timberlake - My Love
2. Akon - Smack That
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Ludacris - Money Maker
5. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel

November 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 19, 2006 was Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Fedde Le Grande - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Girls Aloud - Something Kinda Ooooh
4. Bodyrox featuring Luciana - Yeah Yeah
5. Akon - Smack That

November 19, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 19, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
2. Unk - Walk It Out
3. JAY-Z - Show Me What You Got
4. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
5. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 19th is Scorpio.

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November 19, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 19, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 19, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 19, 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 November 19, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 04:03 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 19, 2006

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Someone born on November 19, 2006 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 18 days old,

or 963 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6744 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 19, 2006?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 19, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 19, 2006.

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