What happened on Thursday August 24, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2006:

• 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict Overview An overview of the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, detailing the military operations, key events, and outcomes of the war between Israel and Hezbollah from July 12 to August 14, 2006. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Pluto demoted from planet status On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined the criteria for planethood, leading to Pluto's reclassification as a 'dwarf planet' and its removal from the list of main planets in the solar system. source: en.wikipedia.org
• UN reports cluster bomb casualties in Lebanon On August 24, 2006, the United Nations reported that unexploded cluster bombs dropped by Israeli forces during the 2006 Lebanon War had caused civilian casualties in southern Lebanon, posing ongoing risks to the population. source: en.wikipedia.org
• United Kingdom Population Milestone The United Kingdom's population reached 60 million for the first time in its recorded history, marking a significant demographic milestone.
• Apple Computer Battery Recall Apple Computer announced a recall for PowerBook G4 and iBook G4 batteries, likely due to safety concerns or manufacturing defects.

Events in 2006

August 24, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 24, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.90

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.48 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1097 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2385 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9694 CNY
• 1 EUR = 148.7 JPY

August 24, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2006 can also be written as 8/24/2006 in the US and as 24/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2006:

• Léopold Simoneau

  Celebrated Canadian tenor and music educator known for his exceptional vocal performances and contributions to classical music.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

August 24, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 24, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
5. Sean Paul Featuring Keyshia Cole - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 08:31 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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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 2006

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Someone born on August 24, 2006 is:

19 years 9 months old,

or 237 months

or 1030 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7213 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2006?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2006.

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