What happened on Thursday October 26, 2006?

Here's what happened on October 26, 2006:

• Pacific Island Nations Facing Climate Displacement The governments of Kiribati and Tuvalu warn that rising sea levels caused by global warming will force their citizens to permanently relocate within the next decade, highlighting the urgent impacts of climate change.
• Civilian Casualties in Afghan Operation Medusa Afghan government officials reported that at least 60 civilians were killed during ISAF Operation Medusa in the Panjwayi district of Kandahar province, raising concerns about military operations' impact on non-combatants.
• Deadly Esperanza Fire in California During efforts to control the Esperanza Fire near Palm Springs, California, four firefighters were killed and one critically injured. The devastating fire, started by an arsonist, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.
• ExxonMobil Reports Record Quarterly Profits ExxonMobil Corporation, the world's largest oil extraction company, reported a significant increase in third-quarter net income, rising from $9.92 billion to $10.5 billion, driven by rising crude oil prices.
• Russian Progress Spacecraft Reaches ISS with Technical Challenges A Russian Progress spacecraft successfully completed a rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS), delivering crucial supplies including fresh food, oxygen, and essential spare parts. However, an antenna malfunction caused a delay in reaching its precise orbital destination.
• Sheikh Taj El Din Hilaly Apologizes for Controversial Comments After a public outcry over his inflammatory statement that women who don't wear the hijab were 'uncovered meat', Sheikh Taj El Din Hilaly in Australia publicly apologizes for his remarks.
• Nicaragua Bans All Abortions In preparation for upcoming general elections, Nicaragua's National Assembly passed a law completely prohibiting all forms of abortion, significantly restricting women's reproductive rights.
• Mass Poisoning in Pskov, Russia A tragic incident occurred in Pskov, Russia, where fifteen people died and 400 were hospitalized after consuming alcohol suspected to be contaminated with drugs or harmful chemicals.
• Disputed Incident: Israeli Jets and German Peacekeeping Ship A German minister claimed that two Israeli fighter jets fired shots at a German peacekeeping ship, though Israel denied the allegation, creating diplomatic tension.
• Sims 2 Pets Supports Animal Welfare in Australia The video game Sims 2 Pets is set to be released in Australia, with a charitable initiative pledging AU$1 from each game sale to be donated to the RSPCA.

Events in 2006

October 26, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 2006

October 26, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 26, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $81.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.63

Exchange Rates on October 26, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1227 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2545 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8948 CNY
• 1 EUR = 150.23 JPY

October 26, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Feyenoord - Twente : 2 - 1
• NAC Breda - Utrecht : 2 - 1
• Willem II - AZ Alkmaar : 0 - 4

October 26, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2006 can also be written as 10/26/2006 in the US and as 26/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

Famous people died on October 26, 2006:

• Pontus Hultén

  Pontus Hultén was a pioneering Swedish art historian, museum director, and influential art collector who significantly shaped modern art...

• Tillman Franks

  American bassist and songwriter (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Ludacris - Money Maker
2. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
3. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel
4. Akon - Smack That
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Razorlight - America
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
3. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
4. Bob Sinclar & Cutee B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now)
5. The Killers - When You Were Young

October 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris Featuring Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Ludacris Featuring Pharrell - Money Maker
2. Chris Brown - Say Goodbye
3. Beyonce - Ring The Alarm
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Lyfe Jennings - S.E.X.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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October 26, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:59 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 2006

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Someone born on October 26, 2006 is:

18 years 6 months old,

or 222 months and 11 days old,

or 966 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6768 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2006?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2006.

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