What happened on Saturday December 23, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 23, 2006:

• UN Security Council Sanctions Iran The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran due to concerns over its nuclear program. This diplomatic action represented a significant international response to Iran's nuclear activities.
• U.S. Military Claims Taliban Commander Killed The U.S. military reported the death of top Taliban commander Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Obmani in an airstrike in Helmand, southern Afghanistan. The strike reportedly occurred while Obmani was traveling in a vehicle in a deserted area. Taliban spokespersons disputed the claim of his death.
• Dutch Mason Blues Musician Dies Dutch Mason, a prominent Canadian blues musician known for his significant contributions to the blues genre, passed away on December 23, 2006. Born in 1938, Mason was a respected figure in the Canadian music scene.
• Robert Stafford Obituary Robert Stafford, a notable American politician who served during the mid-20th century, passed away on December 23, 2006. Born in 1913, Stafford was a significant public servant who contributed to the political landscape of his era.
• Marilyn Waltz Passes Away Marilyn Waltz, an American actress, model, and former Playboy playmate, died on December 23, 2006. Born in 1931, she was a notable figure in the entertainment and modeling industry during her career.

Events in 2006

December 23, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 2006

December 23, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Chievo : 3 - 0
• Catania - Sampdoria : 4 - 2
• Fiorentina - Messina : 4 - 0
• Inter - Atalanta : 2 - 1
• Livorno - Torino : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Reims - Bastia : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Le Mans : 1 - 0
• Lille - Auxerre : 1 - 1
• Lorient - Rennes : 0 - 0
• Lyon - Monaco : 0 - 0
• Nice - Lens : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Derby : 0 - 0
• Ipswich - Stoke : 0 - 1
• Leeds - Hull : 0 - 0
• Leicester - Cardiff : 0 - 0
• Luton - Coventry : 3 - 1

December 23, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2006 can also be written as 12/23/2006 in the US and as 23/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 23, 2006:

• Charlie Drake

  Charlie Drake was a popular British comedian known for his slapstick comedy and comedic television performances during the mid-20th century.

• Johnny Vincent

  English footballer (born 1947).

• Peter Grubb
• Robert Stafford

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Akon - Smack That
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

December 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Nizlopi - JCB Song
5. Madonna - Hung Up

December 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
3. Ciara - Promise
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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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 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 09:07 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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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 2006

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Someone born on December 23, 2006 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 11 days old,

or 958 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6707 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2006?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2006.

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