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March 24, 2006 was the 83rd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 24, 2006, who was born and died on March 24, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. So Sick by Ne-Yo), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 2006?
- March 24, 2006: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- March 24, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- March 24, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 2006?
- March 24, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 2006?
What day of the week was March 24, 2006?
March 24, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 83rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 2006 can also be written as 3/24/2006 in the US and as 24/3/2006 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 2006:
- Abdul rahman should be executed, according to kabul clerics. he is accused of being apostasy in his conversion from islam to christianity.
- President roh moo–hyun nominates han myung sook to be south korea's first female prime minister.
- Lin liang ren (29 years old) is convicted of 21 counts for manslaughter in connection with the morecambe bay cockling catastrophe of february 2004.
- Eu summit in brussels: eu leaders support plans to develop a single energy policy. however, the details remain unclear and difficult.
- Pentagon: a report alleges that russia provided intelligence information to saddam hussein's iraq about american troop movements in the early stages of the iraq war.
- Hannah montana's first episode begins.
March 24, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on March 24, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.15
- Apple AAPL: opens at $60.27
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.72
- General Electric GE: opens at $34.03
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.10
Exchange Rates on March 24, 2006:
- 1 USD = 117.48 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1678 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3106 CHF
- 1 USD = 8.0274 CNY
- 1 EUR = 141.36 JPY
March 24, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Charleroi - Standard : 0 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Braunschweig - Paderborn : 2 - 0
- Dresden - Burghausen : 1 - 2
- Offenbach - Aachen : 2 - 4
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Laval : 3 - 2
- Bastia - Istres : 3 - 0
- Caen - Clermont : 2 - 1
- Chateauroux - Guingamp : 1 - 1
- Creteil - Sedan : 0 - 1
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Burnley - Norwich : 2 - 0
March 24, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 2006 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 01:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 2006.
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Who was born on March 24, 2006?
Famous people born on March 24, 2006:
- Gustavo Escobar
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
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Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
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Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
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Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
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Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
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Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 18 years and 23 days old,
or 216 months and 23 days old,
or 942 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6598 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 2006?
There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 24, 2006.
March 24, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 2006:
- Rudra Rajasingham
Police officer and diplomat from sri lanka (d. 2006).
- Paolo Cavezzali
- John Glenn Beall Jr.
- Robert Carson
- Domenico Portera
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
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Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 2006:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 2006:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 2006:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 2006 was So Sick by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ne-Yo - So Sick
- Sean Paul - Temperature
- James Blunt - You're Beautiful
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Daniel Powter - Bad Day
March 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chico - It's Chico Time
- Orson - No Tomorrow
- Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
- Madonna - Sorry
- The Pussycat Dolls featuring Will I Am - Beep
March 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
- Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
- Ne-Yo - So Sick
March 24, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 24, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 24, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daddy Yankee - Rompe
- Wisin & Yandel - Llame Pa' Verte
- Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
- Wisin & Yandel Featuring Aventura - Noche De Sexo
- Juanes - Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi
March 24, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick
Country: United States of America
The Kingdom
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
Country: United States of America
Hairspray
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer
Country: United States of America
March 24, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
High Hopes
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Sable noir
Release year: 2006
Conviction
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
Tierra de Pasiones
Release year: 2006
Directed by: José Benavides Jr
Lotte
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Julius Schultheiß
March 24, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Tenth Circle
By: Jodi Picoult
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares a powerful novel about the unbreakable bond between parent and child, the temptation to play God, and the dangerous repercussions.Fourteen-year-old
Sea Change
By: Robert B. Parker
Paradise police chief Jesse Stone is facing the case of his life in the latest novel in the bestselling series. A partially-decomposed body of a woman washes up on Paradise's shores.
Freakonomics
By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.
You'Re Wearing That?
By: Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen's New York Times #1 Bestseller You Just Don't understand revolutionized communication between men and women. In her provocative, engaging, and most entertaining book yet, she tackles what
The Templar Legacy
By: Steve Berry
The Knights Templar, an ancient order, possessed immense wealth and absolute power over kings & popes. . . They were removed from the face of the earth by the Inquisition.
March 24, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
ATV Offroad Fury Pro
Black
Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party
Mario Hoops 3-on-3
Back to Stone
Who was the US President on March 24, 2006?
On March 24, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 2006?
On March 24, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 2006?
On March 24, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 2006?
March 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
