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August 28, 2006 was the 240th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 28, 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 August 28, 2006, who was born and died on August 28, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. London Bridge by Fergie), movies (e.g. Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 2006?
- August 28, 2006: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- August 28, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 2006?
- August 28, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 2006?
What day of the week was August 28, 2006?
August 28, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 2006 can also be written as 8/28/2006 in the US and as 28/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 2006:
- Greyhound lines' bus carrying 52 passengers from new york city to montreal collided at mile 115 of interstate 87 near elizabethtown, killing five people.
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict: united nations secretary general kofi annan informs the lebanese government that he would like the two israeli soldiers hezbollah captured to be handed over to the red cross.
- A dna test on john mark karr did not match that of jonbenet ramsey's dna. prosecutors in colorado state say that karr will not be charged with murder.
- Mexico's federal electoral tribunal unanimously ruled that the results of contested polling stations had only marginally affected felipe calderon, of the ruling national action party, over andres manuel lopez obrador in july’s disputed presidential election.
- Micha lindenstrauss, israel's state comptroller, releases a report that states that ehud olmert was the industry trade minister while he was serving as likud party member political appointments.
- After an explosion in istanbul just after midnight (utc sunday), three bombs explode in marmaris, turkey's coastal town. the explosions have left at least 22 people injured. an additional explosion took place in antalya hours later, resulting in the deaths of at least three more people.
- An explosion at a abandoned pipeline near diwaniya in iraq kills dozens of people who were apparently trying to find petrol.
August 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 28, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.05
- Apple AAPL: opens at $68.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.84
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.70
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.91
Exchange Rates on August 28, 2006:
- 1 USD = 117.21 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1111 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2361 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.9694 CNY
- 1 EUR = 149.85 JPY
August 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Burghausen - Munich 1860 : 0 - 2
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Celta - Barcelona : 2 - 3
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Sunderland - West Brom : 2 - 0
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Burton - Southport : 0 - 1
- Dag and Red - Cambridge : 2 - 0
- Exeter - Crawley Town : 1 - 1
- Gravesend - Altrincham : 3 - 1
- Halifax - Morecambe : 1 - 1
August 28, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 09:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.
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Who was born on August 28, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 26 days old,
or 921 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6448 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2006?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2006.
August 28, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 2006:
- Melvin Schwartz
American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1932).
- Heino Lipp
Estonian shot putter and discus thrower, decathlete (d. 2006).
- Benoît Sauvageau
Canadian educator and politician (b. 1963).
- Pip Pyle
- Pietro Pinna
- William F. Quinn
- Donald Chipp
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
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August 28, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 2006:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fergie - London Bridge
- Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
- Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- Sean Paul - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me
- The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons
August 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 2006 was I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
- Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Deja Vu
- Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
August 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2006 was Deja Vu by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
- Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
- Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
- Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
- Yung Joc Featuring Brandy 'Ms. B.' Hambrick - I Know You See It
August 28, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Mana - Labios Compartidos
- RKM & Ken-Y - Down
- Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
- Paulina Rubio - Ni Una Sola Palabra
- Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol
August 28, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Children of Men
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Caine
Country: United States of America
Stranger Than Fiction
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Marc Forster
Starring: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah
Country: United States of America
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman, Francesc Albiol
Country: United States of America
The Fountain
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Sean Patrick Thomas, Ellen Burstyn
Country: United States of America
Shooter
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Country: United States of America
August 28, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
Release year: 2006
Chain Reaction
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Eureka
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Peter O'Fallon
Foursome
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Claude d'Anna
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Release year: 2006
Directed by: Philip Alderton
August 28, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Crisis
By: Robin Cook
After being humiliated by a lawsuit for medical malpractice that threatens all he has worked to, Craig Bowman, a devoted physician, seeks the help of Jack Stapleton (his brother-in law), who finds a Pandora's Box of trouble after exhuming Craig's …
Conservatives Without Conscience
By: John W. Dean
John Dean, who is best known for his book Worse Than Watergate, takes a critical look into the current conservative movement. In Conservatives Without Conscience John Dean puts the conservative in the center of the discussion.
The Ruins
By: Scott Smith
Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine.Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation-sun-drenched days, drunken nights,
Pegasus Descending
By: James Lee Burke
When a nice young woman named Trish Klein blows into Louisiana passing hundred-dollar bills in local casinos, detective Dave Robicheaux senses a storm bearing down on his new life of contentment....Twenty-five
August 28, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Culdcept Saga
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
Who was the US President on August 28, 2006?
On August 28, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2006?
On August 28, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 2006?
On August 28, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 2006?
August 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
