What happened on Wednesday December 20, 2006?

Here's what happened on December 20, 2006:

• US military claims capture of Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq On December 20, 2006, the U.S. military announced the capture of an alleged Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq, identified as Abu Azzam. The individual was reportedly involved in planning and executing attacks against coalition forces and Iraqi civilians. The capture was seen as a significant blow to Al-Qaeda operations in the region, though questions remained about the impact on the overall security situation in Iraq. source: cnn.com
• Somali Civil War intensifies with conflict in Baidoa On December 20, 2006, reports emerged of intensified fighting in Baidoa, Somalia, as government forces clashed with opposition groups. The conflict was part of the broader Somali Civil War, which had been ongoing for over a decade, involving various factions vying for control and influence. The escalation in Baidoa highlighted the challenges in achieving peace and stability in the region. source: bbc.com
• UK Home Office announces biometric ID card plan On December 20, 2006, the UK Home Office unveiled a proposal for a national biometric identity card system, aiming to enhance security and streamline public services. The plan included the collection of biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial recognition, to create a secure and tamper-proof identification system. The proposal sparked debates over privacy, civil liberties, and the balance between security and individual rights. source: theguardian.com
• Central European Free Trade Agreement Expansion Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo signed the Central European Free Trade Agreement, extending the free trade zone across southeastern Europe and promoting regional economic cooperation.
• Australian Anti-Terrorism Act Legal Case Jack Thomas will be retried under the Australian Anti-Terrorism Act 2005, following a complex legal process involving a previous involuntary interview in Pakistan.
• 2006 Malaysian Floods Severe monsoon rains in Malaysia led to the evacuation of 26,000 people in Johor, with additional flooding reported in Malacca and Negeri Sambilan, highlighting the region's environmental challenges.
• Kazakhstan Considers Aid for Kyrgyzstan The Government of Kazakhstan proposed a substantial USD $100 million aid package for Kyrgyzstan, demonstrating regional economic solidarity.
• Dublin Port Tunnel Opens The €752 million, 5-kilometer Dublin Port Tunnel was inaugurated, significantly delayed by 23 months from its original planned opening, representing a major infrastructure project in Ireland.
• Chinese Actor Ma Ji Birth Year Ma Ji, a notable Chinese actor, was born in 1934, marking an important year in Chinese cultural history.

Events in 2006

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

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 2006

December 20, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 20, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $86.47
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $38.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.31

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1488 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2178 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.8152 CNY
• 1 EUR = 156.0 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Udinese : 1 - 2
• Cagliari - Fiorentina : 0 - 2
• Chievo - Reggina : 3 - 2
• Empoli - Siena : 1 - 0
• Lazio - Inter : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Sociedad : 0 - 0
• Getafe - Espanol : 0 - 1
• Gimnastic - Betis : 0 - 1
• Osasuna - Levante : 2 - 1
• Real Madrid - Recreativo : 0 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1
• Almeria - Elche : 2 - 0
• Cadiz - Ponferradina : 0 - 0
• Castellon - Lorca : 2 - 1
• Murcia - Malaga : 3 - 2

December 20, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2006 can also be written as 12/20/2006 in the US and as 20/12/2006 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2006 in December 2006 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 2006:

• Anne Rogers Clark

  American dog breeder and trainer (b. 1929).

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Akon - I Wanna Love You
3. Fergie - Fergalicious
4. Akon - Smack That
5. Justin Timberlake - My Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 2006 was Patience by Take That, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Take That - Patience
2. Shayne Ward - That's My Goal
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Nizlopi - JCB Song
5. Madonna - Hung Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2006 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I. - My Love
3. Ciara - Promise
4. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
5. Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin - Shortie Like Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 2006

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Someone born on December 20, 2006 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 15 days old,

or 1006 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7045 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2006?

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