Wednesday December 20, 2006: on this day

December 20, 2006 was the 354th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 20, 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 20, 2006, who was born and died on December 20, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 2006?


December 20, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2006 can also be written as 12/20/2006 in the US and as 20/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

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December 20, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2006:

  • The home office department announces plans to require foreign nationals who live in britain to obtain biometric id cards.
  • Bulgaria, bosnia and herzegovina and kosovo sign the central european free trade agreement, which extends the free trade zone to southeastern europe.
  • The government of kazakhstan may give usd $100 million to kyrgyzstan in aid.
  • In 2006, 26,000 people were evacuated from johor in malaysia due to floods. although flooding is reported in malacca and negeri sambilan, the situation is not as dire.
  • According to the united states military, they claim to have captured an al-qaeda leader in iraq.
  • The 5-kilometre, eur752 million dublin port tunnel opened almost 2 years (23 month) after it was originally scheduled.
  • Somali civil war: fighting erupts at least on two fronts close to the somali interim government base in baidoa. the islamic courts union and somalia's interim government have pledged to start peace negotiations.
  • "jack" thomas will be retried under the australian anti-terrorism act 2005, based on media interviews. he was previously in prison under the act, but an appeals court released him because he had an involuntary interview with thomas in pakistan.

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December 20, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 20, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $86.47
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.99
  • General Electric GE: opens at $38.13
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.31

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 118.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1488 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2178 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.8152 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 156.0 JPY

December 20, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Udinese : 1 - 2
  • Cagliari - Fiorentina : 0 - 2
  • Chievo - Reggina : 3 - 2
  • Empoli - Siena : 1 - 0
  • Lazio - Inter : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Sociedad : 0 - 0
  • Getafe - Espanol : 0 - 1
  • Gimnastic - Betis : 0 - 1
  • Osasuna - Levante : 2 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Recreativo : 0 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1
  • Almeria - Elche : 2 - 0
  • Cadiz - Ponferradina : 0 - 0
  • Castellon - Lorca : 2 - 1
  • Murcia - Malaga : 3 - 2
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December 20, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 05:25 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 20, 2006?


Famous people born on December 20, 2006:

  • Cameron Mullinder

    British family member and first child of louise brown, the first world's test tube baby.

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 8 days old,

or 901 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6308 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2006?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 20, 2006.

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December 20, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2006:

  • Lora Hahn

    Lora Hahn was a pioneering astronomer known for her work on galaxy clusters.

  • Chanoch Lombroso

    Chanoch Lombroso was a renowned neuroscientist known for his contributions to the study of brain disorders.

  • Anne Rogers Clark

    American dog breeder and trainer (b. 1929).

  • Shi Yuejun

    Chinese serial killer (born 1970).

  • Piergiorgio Welby

    Italian poet and activist (born1945).

  • Daniele Ferrari
  • Everett Francis Briggs
  • Harald Berger

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 2006:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 2006:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

The Audacity of Hope

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Barack Obama won the Democratic National Convention in July 2004 with an address that addressed all Americans. One phrase stood out. It reminded listeners that despite all the turmoil and struggle in our nation's history, we have always been guided …

Treasure Of Khan by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Treasure Of Khan

By:

Genghis Khan nearly conquered the entire world. One man is determined to complete the task, unless Dirk Pitt stops him.

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck

By:

Nora Ephron's disarming, intimate voice and dry humor make it easy for us to hear her struggles in I Feel Bad About My Neck. It is a hilarious, candid and funny book.

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

Thirteen Moons

By:

Will Cooper, an orphan, is twelve years old and given a horse and key along with a map. He is then sent on a journey across the uncharted wildernesses of the United States.

Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen

Nature Girl

By:

This tale, which was written by the "funniest important writer in America" Miami Herald, is now available in trade paperback.

December 20, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Majesco

Athena: Full Throttle

Athena: Full Throttle

Platform: i-mode on FOMA90x platform

Genre: Platform

Publisher: SNK Playmore

X-Men: The Official Game

X-Men: The Official Game

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

bit Generations

bit Generations

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Custom Robo Arena

Custom Robo Arena

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on December 20, 2006?

On December 20, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2006?

On December 20, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 2006?

On December 20, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

Find out more about December 20th

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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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