Friday February 24, 2006: on this day

February 24, 2006 was the 55th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 2006, who was born and died on February 24, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Check On It by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Conviction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 2006?


February 24, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2006 can also be written as 2/24/2006 in the US and as 24/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 2006:

  • Philippine president gloria macapagal arroyo declares proclamation 1017 placing the country in a state of emergency in attempt to subdue a possible military coup.
  • Philippine president gloria macapagal arroyo declares an emergency to stop a military coup. (inq7.net), gmanews.tv
  • Jyllands posten muhammad cartoons controversy: jussi vilkuna was fired as editor of kaltio after refusing to remove a muhammed cartoon from the online edition of the paper. this cartoon featured a westerner holding muhammad (who was masked), as well as finnish politicians lighting danish flags.
  • It has been revealed that mi5 (british intelligence), withheld crucial anti-terrorism information just months prior to the omagh bombing in 1998.
  • Actor don knotts passes away at the age of 81. rte news
  • Venezuela demands that us airlines reduce their flights to venezuela by as much as 70%. this is in dispute with safety regulations.
  • Nasa announces grb 060218, an unusual gamma ray burst that may have been a precursor to a supernova. it is still not fully understood by nasa. it was located light years away and lasted 33 minutes. this is longer and closer than any other gamma-ray burst.
  • Three members of the adjudication panel for england have suspended ken livingstone, london's mayor, from his position for a month for "unnecessarily sensitive" comments he made about a jewish evening standard reporter and a nazi concentration camp guard. while livingstone is out of office, nicky gavron will be his deputy.
  • Abqaiq is the home to the largest oil refineries in saudi arabia, and there has been an explosion and gunshots.
  • After months of a growing political power struggle, thaksin shinawatra, thailand's prime minister, dissolves the house of representatives. he calls for a new election on april 2.
  • A fire at a textile mill in chittagong in bangladesh kills 51 people, injures more than 100.
  • Australian treasurer and member of parliament peter costello challenges muslim leaders in australia to swear allegiance.

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February 24, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.34
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $72.14
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.59
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.65

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1478 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3173 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0405 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.76 JPY

February 24, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Roeselare - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Burghausen : 4 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Paderborn : 1 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Guingamp : 1 - 2
  • Brest - Valenciennes : 1 - 1
  • Caen - Istres : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Laval : 2 - 3
  • Creteil - Amiens : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Swansea - Huddersfield : 2 - 2
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February 24, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 02:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Who was born on February 24, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 4 days old,

or 943 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6607 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2006?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 24, 2006.

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February 24, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 2006:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Octavia Butler

    Renowned science fiction author known for works like 'Kindred' and 'Parable of the Sower'.

  • Octavia Estelle Butler

    Renowned author known for her science fiction works.

  • John Martin

    Canadian broadcaster, co-founded muchmusic (b. 1947).

  • Denis Twitchett

    Cambridge scholar and chinese historian (born in 1925).

  • Clelia Bernacchi
  • Claudio Gallico
  • Carlos Martínez Sotomayor

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Claude Shannon

    American mathematician and electrical engineer known as the 'father of information theory.

  • Tommey Douglas

    Canadian social-democratic politician known for implementing universal healthcare in Saskatchewan.

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February 24, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 2006:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Check On It
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Be Without You
  5. - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

February 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nasty Girl
  2. - Thunder In My Heart Again
  3. - Boys Will Be Boys
  4. - Check On It
  5. - Run It!

February 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Unpredictable
  3. - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
  4. - So Sick youtube
  5. - Check On It

February 24, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Ven Bailalo
  5. - Rakata

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February 24, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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

February 24, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

The Chaser's War on Everything

The Chaser's War on Everything

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Hansen

Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello

Country: Australia

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

February 24, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn

Outbound Flight

By:

It started as the ultimate journey of discovery, but it would become the stuff legends of the Republic. . . and a dark chapter of Jedi history.

The Good Life by Jay McInerney

The Good Life

By:

Jay McInerney's The Good Life is his most poignant work to date. It tells the story of love and family, conflicting needs, and tragic loss.

Mary, Mary by James Patterson

Mary, Mary

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Someone is murdering Hollywood's A list. Her calling card was "You've got mail." While on family vacation, Alex Cross, an FBI agent, is asked to investigate the shooting death of a leading actress. An e-mail was sent to the Los …

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Marley & Me

By:

This is the heartwarming story of a family who lost their dog to neurotic behavior.

Lovers & Players by Jackie Collins

Lovers & Players

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Two murders in New York equals one week of reckless sex. In Lovers & Players, the Diamond family rules.

February 24, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

25 To Life

25 To Life

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Test Drive Unlimited

Test Drive Unlimited

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing, MMOR

Publisher: Atari

Dawn of Mana

Dawn of Mana

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Square Enix

Blades of Thunder 2

Blades of Thunder 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Summitsoft Entertainment

Bomberman PSP

Bomberman PSP

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Arcade/Maze /Strategy

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on February 24, 2006?

On February 24, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 2006?

On February 24, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 2006?

On February 24, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 2006?

February 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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