Tuesday October 31, 2006: on this day

October 31, 2006 was the 304th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 31, 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 October 31, 2006, who was born and died on October 31, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Money Maker by Ludacris), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Horrid Henry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 31, 2006?


October 31, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 304th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2006 can also be written as 10/31/2006 in the US and as 31/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

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October 31, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 31, 2006:

  • Esperanza fire
  • California authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting wildfires in california this summer. he is also wanted by the esperanza fire.
  • The united states federal appeal court has blocked a landmark judgement against the tobacco industry, allowing for the sale of ampquotlow tarampquot and ampquotlightampquot cigarettes while appeals are heard by the industry.
  • Hezbollah's secretary-general, hassan nasrallah says it has begun negotiating with israel regarding prisoner exchange.
  • Galymzhan zhakiyanov is a prominent kazakhstani politician who was also one of the founders of democratic choice of kazakhstan. he says that the government of kazakhstan should look at other circumstances that have damaged kazakhstan's image instead of fighting borat.
  • Today's controversial visit by the prince of wales to a madrassa located in pakistani town of peshawar bordering afghanistan was cancelled due to fears for his safety. this decision follows calls from islamic leaders for revenge after a pakistani airstrike destroyed another religious school 60 miles away.
  • Lebanese soldiers issued a statement stating that their gunners fired antiaircraft artillery on israeli air force warplanes while they flew above south lebanon.
  • China announces that it will resume the six-party talks, which have been stalled in order to reach a peaceful solution to north korean concerns over its nuclear weapons program.
  • Taliban insurgency: three soldiers were killed and three others injured when taliban militants attacked a convoy nato troops in afghanistan's eastern province of nuristan.
  • Fiji's military conducted exercises around suva's capital and closed off city's barracks because tensions rose over fears of a coup. frank bainimarama (fiji's military chief) has threatened to make laisenia qarase, the prime minister of fiji, resign unless he drops two bills, one of which will give amnesty for some of the people involved in the 2000 coup led george speight.
  • Bob barker, the long-serving host of american game show "the price is right", announces his retirement in june 2007. he has hosted the program since 1972.
  • Esperanza fire, california: a man is arrested for allegedly starting two wildfires this year. he is also considered to be a person of concern in the esperanza fire.
  • Five firefighters are killed in the esperanza fire near palm springs. it was arson-caused.
  • Airstrike on chenagai: officials in pakistan confirm that the strike on chenagai's madrassah was inspired by intelligence from the united states that indicated that al-qaeda senior leaders were hiding there. religious and tribal leaders from pakistan protested the attack.

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October 31, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 31, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $81.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.66
  • General Electric GE: opens at $35.28
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.50

Exchange Rates on October 31, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.96 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.122 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2438 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.879 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 149.26 JPY

October 31, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Coventry - Birmingham : 0 - 1
  • Leicester - Stoke : 2 - 1
  • Luton - Burnley : 0 - 2
  • Norwich - Colchester : 1 - 1
  • Plymouth - Ipswich : 1 - 1
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October 31, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 31, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 31, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 31, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 31, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 01:28 am.

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

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Who was born on October 31, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:

  • John Candy
    John Candy

    American comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.

  • Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer

    Bud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.

  • Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo

    American actress and producer.

  • Vanilla Ice
    Vanilla Ice

    American rapper.

  • Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney

    American actor.

  • Peter Jackson
    Peter Jackson

    New zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.

  • Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider

    American actor and comedian.

  • Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong

    Fashion designer and actress from japan-america,.

  • Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin

    Canadian actor.

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October 31, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 4 months old,

or 208 months and 29 days old,

or 908 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6359 days old,

if you were born on October 31, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 2006?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 31, 2006.

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October 31, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 31, 2006:

  • Peter Fryer

    English marxist journalist and writer (d. 2006).

  • P. W. Botha

    South african soldier and politician, state president of south africa (b. 1916).

  • Francesco Arina
  • Amleto Cardone
  • Carlo Baccarini
  • Pieter Willem Botha
  • Amrita Pritam (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ)
  • Michel Bernstein

What famous deaths happened on October 31st?

Famous deaths on October 31st:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone

    He is a talented and handsome italian actor.

  • Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash

    American actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.

  • John Houseman
    John Houseman

    Romanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.

  • Jan Werich
    Jan Werich

    Czech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).

  • Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia

    Italian-american singer and actor.

  • Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins

    Actress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.

  • Harry Houdini
    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.

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October 31, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 31, 2006:

  • October 31st is Nevada Day
  • Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
  • Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
  • Cornwall - Allantide
  • October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
  • St. Wolfgang
  • St Urban
  • St. Quentin
  • St. Notburga
  • St. Bega

Observances on October 31, 2006:

  • World Cities Day
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October 31, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 31, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2006 was Money Maker by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

October 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Money Maker
  2. - Smack That
  3. - Lips Of An Angel
  4. - SexyBack youtube
  5. - My Love

October 31, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2006 was Put Your Hands Up For Detroit by Fedde Le Grande, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

October 31, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit
  2. - Irreplaceable
  3. - Something Kinda Ooooh
  4. - Yeah Yeah
  5. - Smack That

October 31, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

October 31, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say Goodbye
  2. - Money Maker
  3. - Ring The Alarm
  4. - Take Me As I Am
  5. - Show Me What You Got

October 31, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 2006 was Pam Pam by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

October 31, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 31, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Pam Pam
  2. - Quien Me Iba A Decir
  3. - Tengo Un Amor
  4. - Desilusioname
  5. - Ni Una Sola Palabra

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October 31, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 31, 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

October 31, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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:

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Nick Moore

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Release year: 2006

Kappa Mikey

Kappa Mikey

Release year: 2006

Country: United States of America

October 31, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 31, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bancroft Strategy by Robert Ludlum

The Bancroft Strategy

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After a disastrous job, Todd Belknap is fired from Consular Operations as a field agent. His best friend and colleague agent, however, is abducted abroad.

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier

Thirteen Moons

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Will Cooper, an orphan, is twelve years old and given a horse and key along with a map. He is then sent on a journey across the uncharted wildernesses of the United States.

What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George

What Came Before He Shot Her

By:

A well-loved and kind woman was brutally and unjustifiably murdered. Scotland Yard is shocked by the death of her pregnant wife, a well-respected police inspector.

I Like You by Amy Sedaris

I Like You

By:

Now available in paperback, America's most entertaining hostess has published a bestseller entertaining guide! Do you need some direction on how to throw a glamorous party?

Act Of Treason by Vince Flynn

Act Of Treason

By:

The aftermath of a terrible Washington explosion is just beginning. Mitch Rapp, CIA superagent, has begun his hunt for a murderer with a personal agenda. This explosive thriller comes from #1 New York

October 31, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 31, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade

Platform: PC

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Championship Manager 2007

Championship Manager 2007

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Mac OS X

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Virtual Programming (Mac)

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Sports

Publisher: Konami

North American box cover

North American box cover

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

AMF Xtreme Bowling 2006

AMF Xtreme Bowling 2006

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Bowling

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks (NA) Blast Entertainment (EU)

history

Who was the US President on October 31, 2006?

On October 31, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2006?

On October 31, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 31, 2006?

On October 31, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 31st?

October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. 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 October 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
  • 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
  • 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.

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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 October 2006?

October 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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