What happened on Sunday August 20, 2006?

Here's what happened on August 20, 2006:

• Democratic Republic of Congo Election Developments On August 20, 2006, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held its first multi-party elections in over 40 years. The elections were part of a peace process aimed at ending years of conflict and establishing a democratic government. International observers monitored the elections to ensure transparency and fairness. source: bbc.com
• Heavy Fighting in Afghanistan On August 20, 2006, heavy fighting erupted in Afghanistan, particularly in the southern and eastern regions, as Taliban insurgents intensified their attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The clashes resulted in numerous casualties and highlighted the ongoing instability in the country following the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. source: globalsecurity.org
• UN Criticizes Israeli Commando Raid On August 20, 2006, the United Nations criticized Israel's commando raid in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, stating that it violated the ceasefire established by UN Security Council Resolution 1701. UN Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown expressed concern over the operation and called for all parties to adhere to the ceasefire terms to maintain regional stability. source: aljazeera.com
• Assassination of Tamil Politician in Sri Lanka S. Sivamaharajah, a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former Member of Parliament, was assassinated at his home in Tellippalai, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Sri Lankan Civil War. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Iran Tests Saegheh Missile Iran conducted a test of the Saegheh short-range, surface-to-surface missile, capable of traveling between 80 and 250 kilometers in desert terrain near Kashan, shortly after initiating military exercises.
• Death of Joe Rosenthal, Iconic American Photographer Joe Rosenthal, renowned American photographer famous for capturing the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph during World War II, passed away. He was a significant photojournalist who documented pivotal moments in American military history.
• Lebanon Commits to Ceasefire The Lebanese government publicly pledged to prevent any potential breaches of the ceasefire agreement, demonstrating commitment to maintaining regional stability.
• Tropical Storm Ioke Emerges Tropical Storm Ioke became the first named storm in the Central North Pacific basin since the 2002 Pacific hurricane season, posing potential threats to Johnston Island National Wildlife Refuge.
• Cricket Controversy at The Oval During the fourth test match between England and Pakistan at The Oval in London, a significant controversy erupted when umpires determined ball-tampering had occurred, ultimately awarding the match to England.

Events in 2006

August 20, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 2006

August 20, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lokeren - Gent : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Anderlecht : 3 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Stuttgart : 2 - 3
• Bochum - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Essen - Freiburg : 2 - 0
• FC Koln - Burghausen : 5 - 1
• Koblenz - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
• Paderborn - Augsburg : 1 - 0
• Unterhaching - Duisburg : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Lyon : 1 - 2
• Toulouse - Nice : 1 - 0

August 20, 2006 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2006 can also be written as 8/20/2006 in the US and as 20/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Famous people died on August 20, 2006:

• Joe Rosenthal

  Joe Rosenthal was a renowned American photographer famous for capturing the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph during World War II, one...

• Bryan Budd

  Victoria Cross recipient Bryan Budd was a British Army soldier who displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in Afghanistan.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

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

August 20, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

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 20, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
3. Cassie - Me & U
4. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2006 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 07:03 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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Someone born on August 20, 2006 is:

19 years 7 months old,

or 235 months and 15 days old,

or 1023 weeks and 6 days old,

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