What happened on Thursday October 19, 2006?

Here's what happened on October 19, 2006:

• North Korea's first nuclear test leads to international condemnation On October 9, 2006, North Korea conducted its first nuclear test, leading to widespread international condemnation. The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1718 on October 14, 2006, imposing sanctions on North Korea in response to the test. source: armscontrol.org
• Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 12,000-point milestone On October 19, 2006, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,011.73, marking its first close above the 12,000-point threshold. source: statmuse.com
• Duke University Develops Metamaterial Stealth Device Scientists at Duke University created an innovative device using metamaterials that makes objects harder to detect at microwave frequencies. This breakthrough could have significant implications for stealth technology and electromagnetic engineering.
• Death of Ralph Harris, UK Economic Thinker Ralph Harris, a prominent British economist and Lord Harris of High Cross, passed away at age 81. As the general director of the Institute of Economic Affairs, he was a significant figure in promoting free-market economic policies in the United Kingdom.
• Controversy Over Voter Intimidation Letter Republican congressional candidate Tan D. Nguyen denied authorizing a controversial warning letter sent to Hispanic immigrants suggesting potential deportation or legal consequences if they voted. The incident prompted a state government investigation into potential voter suppression.

Events in 2006

October 19, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 19, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 19, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $79.26
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.45

Exchange Rates on October 19, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.22 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1282 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2575 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9082 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.23 JPY

October 19, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2006 can also be written as 10/19/2006 in the US and as 19/10/2006 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2006 in October 2006 calendar

Famous people died on October 19, 2006:

• Phyllis Kirk

  Phyllis Kirk was an American actress best known for her roles in film noirs and classic television, most notably as Nora Charles in the TV series 'The Thin Man' and as the female lead in the 1953 horror classic 'House of Wax.' [bio]

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on October 19th

October 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 2006 was SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

October 19, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 2006 was America by Razorlight, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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 19, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 2006 was Say Goodbye by Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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October 19, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 05:20 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 19, 2006

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Someone born on October 19, 2006 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 5 days old,

or 1022 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7157 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 2006?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 19, 2006.

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