Tuesday February 28, 2006: on this day

February 28, 2006 was the 59th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 28, 2006, who was born and died on February 28, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 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 28th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2006?


February 28, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2006 can also be written as 2/28/2006 in the US and as 28/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2006:

  • Bombing of al askari mosque: so far, sixty-eight people have been murdered in baghdad, iraq. baghdad was rocked by mortar and car bombs as news commentators speculated about the possibility that iraq could be embroiled in civil war. (msnbc). according to the primary morgue in baghdad, the death toll from violence following the al askari mosque bombing has exceeded 1,300. this is contrary to previous information from the united states military.
  • So far, 68 people have been killed in baghdad (iraq). baghdad was rocked by mortar and car bomb attacks, as news pundits speculate on the possibility that iraq could be embroiled in civil war.
  • According to baghdad's primary hospital, the death toll from violence following the al askari mosque bombing has exceeded 1,300. this is contrary to previous information provided by most news media sources and the united states military.
  • The high court of england and wales gives ken livingstone, the mayor of london, an order delaying a four week suspension from his post that was ordered last week by an administrative tribunal.
  • A domestic cat infected by the h5n1 bird influenza virus is discovered for the first time in europe. the cat that died was found on rugen, mecklenburg-western pomerania (germany). (ap), (handelsblatt),
  • In a battle for the retake of tchei, militia fighters are engaged by congolese government forces as well as united nations peacekeepers (parte of the monuc mission). this operation will be conducted in tandem with an aggressive disarmament strategy by u.n peacekeepers in this region.

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February 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $71.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.94
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.10

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 115.74 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1368 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3117 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0379 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.96 JPY

February 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Gravesend - Crawley Town : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Queen of Sth - Dundee : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Alloa - Partick : 2 - 1
  • Stirling - Gretna : 0 - 5

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stenhousemuir - Albion Rvs : 1 - 0
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February 28, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 08:06 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 28, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 1 day old,

or 943 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6604 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 28, 2006?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2006.

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February 28, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2006:

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Alberto Amato
  • Ron Cyrus
  • Arno Wallaard

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Thedora Kallikrates

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Nussen Hoffman

    Renowned painter known for his abstract art.

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February 28, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2006:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2006:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Check On It
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Temperature youtube
  5. - Be Without You

February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Chico Time
  2. - No Tomorrow
  3. - Put Your Records On
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Beep

February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. 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 28, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Ella Y Yo
  3. - Llame Pa' Verte
  4. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  5. - Rakata

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February 28, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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 28, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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 28, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Manhunt by James L. Swanson

Manhunt

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The greatest manhunt in American History was launched by the murder of Abraham Lincoln. John Wilkes Booth was the Union's assassin and led detectives from April 14 through April 26, 1865.

In The Company Of The Courtesan by Sarah Dunant

In The Company Of The Courtesan

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Fiammetta Bianchini was at her best, twirling her eyebrows and putting color in her lips, when Fiammetta, my lady, happened. The Holy Roman Emperor's army burst through the wall.

Team Of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Team Of Rivals

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Lincoln Prize Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin, a renowned historian, illuminates Lincoln's political genius through this original work. The one-term congressman and prairie attorney rises from obscurity in order to triumph.

The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

The Year Of Magical Thinking

By:

A stunning book by one of America's most iconic writers. Joan Didion shares a deeply personal, yet universal experience. It is a portrait of a married life and a relationship.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

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The Phenomenal #1 Bestseller is Back in New Edition

February 28, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Conveni 200X

The Conveni 200X

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Hamster

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, visual novel

Publisher: QuinRose & Prototype

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales

Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: 1C Company, Playlogic

Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures

Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Driving

Publisher: THQ

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab

Platform: PlayStation 2 Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS GameCube Wii

Genre: Platformer, Action-Adventure Game, Racing Game, Rail Shooter

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2006?

On February 28, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2006?

On February 28, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2006?

On February 28, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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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