What happened on Wednesday September 20, 2006?

Here's what happened on September 20, 2006:

• Thailand Military Coup General Sonthi Boonyaratglin led a military coup in Thailand, ousting Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and declaring that a new civilian prime minister would be elected within two weeks.
• IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting Concludes The 61st International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting concluded with an agreement emphasizing the need to revive stalled global trade talks and mitigate risks to global economic growth.
• Shinzo Abe Elected LDP Leader Shinzo Abe was elected as the leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, poised to succeed Junichiro Koizumi as Prime Minister on September 30, 2006.
• Hugo Chavez's Controversial UN Speech Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez delivered a provocative speech at the 61st United Nations General Assembly, dramatically referring to U.S. President George W. Bush as the 'devil' and claiming the podium still smelled of sulfur from his previous appearance.
• Jacob Zuma Corruption Trial Dismissed The corruption trial against Jacob Zuma, former South African Deputy President, was dismissed by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Prosecutors indicated they would refile charges later.
• Protests in Hungary Violent protests erupted in Budapest, with nearly 60 people injured as police clashed with demonstrators seeking to oust Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.
• Kazakhstan Mining Disaster A tragic methane explosion at a coal mine in Kazakhstan resulted in the death of 41 miners, marking the country's worst mining accident in recent history.
• Memorial Service for Steve Irwin A public memorial service was held at Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, to honor Steve Irwin, the beloved 'Crocodile Hunter'.
• The CW Television Network Launches The CW Television Network officially launched in the United States, formed through the merger of UPN and The WB, marking a significant moment in American television broadcasting.
• New York Yankees Win American League East Title The New York Yankees clinched the American League East baseball title, continuing their legacy of baseball excellence in the 2006 season.
• Death of Armin Jordan, Swiss Conductor Armin Jordan, a renowned Swiss conductor who significantly contributed to classical music, passed away. Born in 1932, he was a notable figure in the European classical music scene.

Events in 2006

September 20, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 2006

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

Stock market quotes on September 20, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.51
• Apple AAPL: opens at $74.38
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.37

Exchange Rates on September 20, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1279 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2511 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9263 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.91 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Empoli : 0 - 0
• Cagliari - Livorno : 2 - 2
• Chievo - Lazio : 0 - 1
• Fiorentina - Parma : 1 - 0
• Messina - Reggina : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Liverpool - Newcastle : 2 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Spezia - Verona : 1 - 0
• Vicenza - Cesena : 0 - 1

September 20, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 2006 can also be written as 9/20/2006 in the US and as 20/9/2006 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 2006 in September 2006 calendar

Famous people died on September 20, 2006:

• Sven Nykvist

  Legendary Swedish cinematographer who won two Academy Awards and was Ingmar Bergman's primary collaborator for many years.

• Armin Jordan

  Prominent Swiss conductor who led the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, making significant contributions to...

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
2. Fergie - London Bridge
3. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

September 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
2. Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
3. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
4. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

September 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 2006 was Call On Me by Janet & Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Janet & Nelly - Call On Me
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
4. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
5. Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:45 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 2006

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Someone born on September 20, 2006 is:

18 years 7 months old,

or 223 months and 17 days old,

or 972 weeks

or 6804 days old,

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

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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