What happened on Wednesday June 21, 2006?

Here's what happened on June 21, 2006:

• Ukraine's political reconciliation On June 21, 2006, Ukraine's political leaders announced a reconciliation agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis that had been ongoing since the 2004 Orange Revolution. The agreement sought to establish a coalition government and address disputes over election results and governance, marking a significant step toward political stability. source: reuters.com
• Chad requests UN Security Council intervention On June 21, 2006, Chad formally requested intervention from the United Nations Security Council due to escalating violence and instability in the Darfur region of Sudan, which was affecting Chad's security. The request highlighted the regional impact of the Darfur conflict and the need for international assistance. source: un.org
• Pluto's moons named Nix and Hydra On June 21, 2006, astronomers announced the discovery of two new moons orbiting Pluto, which were subsequently named Nix and Hydra. The discovery was significant as it expanded knowledge about Pluto's system and provided insights into the dynamics of objects in the Kuiper Belt. source: nasa.gov
• Episcopal Church Leadership and LGBTQ+ Stance Katharine Jefferts Schori became the first female Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA and publicly stated that homosexuality does not constitute a sin, marking a progressive stance for the religious institution.
• Yeti Airlines Crash in Nepal A tragic aviation accident occurred when a Yeti Airlines de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft crashed at Jumla Airport in Nepal, resulting in nine fatalities. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Political Transition in East Timor East Timor's President Xanana Gusmao requested Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri's resignation, signaling potential political restructuring in the young nation.
• Superman Returns Theatrical Release The superhero film 'Superman Returns' was released in theaters, rebooting the iconic Superman franchise for a new generation of moviegoers.
• National Go Skateboarding Day The United States celebrated its annual National Go Skateboarding Day, promoting skateboarding culture and urban sports.

Events in 2006

June 21, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 21, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 21, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $57.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.83
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.99

Exchange Rates on June 21, 2006:

• 1 USD = 114.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1079 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2333 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9985 CNY
• 1 EUR = 145.39 JPY

June 21, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 2006 can also be written as 6/21/2006 in the US and as 21/6/2006 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 2006 in June 2006 calendar

Famous people died on June 21, 2006:

• Jared C. Monti

  American sergeant, medal of honor recipient (b. 1975).

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Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
3. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
4. Chamillionaire - Ridin'
5. Daniel Powter - Bad Day

June 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 2006 was I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) by Sandi Thom, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Infernal - From Paris To Berlin
4. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
5. Pink - Who Knew

June 21, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. LeToya - Torn
3. Mary J. Blige Featuring Brook-Lyn - Enough Cryin
4. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
5. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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June 21, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 June 21, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 05:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 2006.

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Someone born on June 21, 2006 is:

19 years 11 months old,

or 239 months and 4 days old,

or 1039 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7278 days old,

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