Tuesday August 29, 2006: on this day
August 29, 2006 was the 241st day of the year 2006, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 29, 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 29, 2006, who was born and died on August 29, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 2006?
- August 29, 2006: What happened on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 29, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
- August 29, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 2006?
- August 29, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 2006?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2006?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 2006?
What day of the week was August 29, 2006?
August 29, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 241st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 2006 can also be written as 8/29/2006 in the US and as 29/8/2006 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 2006:
- Mahmoud ahmadinejad, the iranian president, challenges george w. bush in a live tv debate. the suggestion is rejected by the u.s. government and criticized.
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
- Kofi annan stated that the united nations hopes for a doubled strength of its peacekeeping force by friday.
- Hurricane john is the sixth hurricane in the 2006 pacific hurricane season. it threatens mexico's pacific ocean coast including acapulco.
- New orleans and the united states celebrate the one-year anniversary of hurricane katrina.
- Three more men were charged in london with conspiring to murder and preparing terrorist acts over an alleged plot to hijack a transatlantic plane. this brings the total number of people facing these charges up to 11.
- An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 is felt off the maluku islands, indonesia. officials state that a tsunami cannot be predicted as the initial magnitude estimates for the earthquake have been reduced. this is in addition to four magnitude-5 earthquakes that occurred the day before.
- Warren jeffs, fugitive leader in a polygamist mormon sect, was arrested in southern nevada. he is also one of the fbi ten most wanted fugitives.
- Vivendi universal is the largest music group in the world and has reached a deal to provide its music catalog as a free legal downloads.
- After failing to reach an agreement, detroit's public school teachers go on strike.
- Residents of south florida are preparing for tropical storm ernesto, with fears that the storm could strengthen and become a hurricane once it leaves cuba.
- At least 19 people have been killed in a conflict between the shiite militias and the iraqi army in diwaniyah, south.
- South west trains, a british rail company, has begun a series of strikes to protest claims that managers who were not qualified were allowed to drive trains.
- 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:: un chief kofi annan tells israel's defense minister that israel must immediately lift its blockade on lebanon. (bbc)kofi ann says that the united nations hopes for doubling the strength of its peacekeeping force by friday.
- Un chief kofi annan tells israel's defense minister that israel must immediately lift its blockade on lebanon.
August 29, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 29, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.72
- Apple AAPL: opens at $66.99
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.92
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.06
Exchange Rates on August 29, 2006:
- 1 USD = 116.64 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.1079 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2287 CHF
- 1 USD = 7.9622 CNY
- 1 EUR = 149.63 JPY
August 29, 2006: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Sevilla - Levante : 4 - 0
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Northampton - Bristol City : 1 - 3
August 29, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
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August 29, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 2006 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:56 am and setting at 10:24 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 29, 2006?
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
- Michael Jackson
American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
- Lea Michele
Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
- Ingrid Bergman
Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
- John McCain
American politician.
- Carla Gugino
Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
- William Levy
William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
- Temple Grandin
American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
- Richard Attenborough
English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
- Elliott Gould
American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
- Dinah Washington
American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months
or 917 weeks and 3 days old,
or 6422 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 2006.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2006?
There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2006.
August 29, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 2006:
- David Booth
Known for his contributions to programming languages and software engineering.
- Gerald Green
- Oslavio Di Credico
- Kent Andersson
- Heinz Rall
- Bill Stewart
- Toni Fertonani
- Benjamin Rawitz (בנימין רביץ)
- Youenn Gwernig
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
- Ingrid Bergman
Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
- Gene Wilder
American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
- Lee Marvin
American actor, television and film.
- Michel Constantin
French film actor (born in 1924).
- Michael Dunn
Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
- Jean Hagen
American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
- Evelyn Ankers
Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
- Stringer Davis
Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
- Victor Sutherland
Dies at 79.
- Lale Andersen
German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 2006:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 2006:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 29, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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:
August 29, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 29, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 29, 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 29, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 29, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
August 29, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 29, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 29, 2006?
On August 29, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2006?
On August 29, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 2006?
On August 29, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.