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See also 2005 in India, other events of 2006, 2007 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Years 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 There were a number of events in 2006 in Iraq See also 2006, Iraq, Iraqi insurgency, Iraq war Events January Incumbents President - Mary McAleese Taoiseach - Bertie Ahern Tánaiste - Mary Harney 2006 is the 18th year of Heisei in Japan. Incumbents Prime Minister: Junichiro Koizumi Chief Cabinet Incumbents Events January - March 1 January – The communes of Bastendorf and Fouhren merge together 2006 in Malaysia 49 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong Incumbents Regal and Vice Regal Head of State - Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand Governor-General Events September The Death of Eugene Ejike Obiora at the hands of arresting police officers in Trondheim triggers massive protests across See also 2005 in Pakistan, other events of 2006, 2007 in Pakistan. See also 2005 in Singapore | Other events of 2006 | 2007 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events See also 2005 in South Africa, other events of 2006, 2006 in South African sport, 2007 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - Tony Blair, Labour Party Events Incumbents President - George W Bush Vice President - Dick Cheney Events February Zimbabwe began experiencing a period of considerable political and economic upheaval in 1999 The following is a list of notable deaths in 2006. Links to other years follow see also 2005 in games, 2007 in games This page lists board and Card games Wargames miniatures games 2005 religious leaders - Events of 2006 - 2007 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ---- Events January 26 2006 -- Nintendo announces its newly redesigned handheld the Nintendo DS Lite. Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the calendar for any Common year starting on Sunday ( Dominical letter A) or for any year in which “ Doomsday ” is Tuesday The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today

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The Year of the Dog In the Chinese calendar, beginning on January 29, 2006. The Dog ( 狗) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher.
International Year of Deserts and Desertification by the United Nations General Assembly,^[1]
International Asperger's Year,
Year of Mozart, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A desert is a Landscape or region that receives very little precipitation. Desertification is the degradation of land in arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting primarily from human activities and influenced by climatic variations Membership For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly see General Assembly members Asperger syndrome (also called Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's disorder, Asperger's or AS) is the Autism spectrum disorder (ASD

Events of 2006

January

January 1 - Sydney, Australia, has its hottest day on record, when the city reaches 45°C (113°F). Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
January 1 - Russia cuts natural gas to Ukraine over a price dispute. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Natural gas is a Gaseous Fossil fuel consisting primarily of Methane but including significant quantities of Ethane, Propane, Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe.
January 2 - The Bad Reichenhall ice rink roof in Germany collapses after heavy snowfall in the Bavarian Alps, killing 15. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. At approximately 1500 UTC on Monday 2 January 2006, in the town of Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, Germany, near the Austrian Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. "Snowfall" redirects here For other uses see Snow (disambiguation or Snowfall (disambiguation. The Northern Limestone Alps ( German: Nördliche Kalkalpen) are the ranges of the Eastern Alps north of the Central Eastern Alps located
January 3 - Twelve dead coal miners and one survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster near Buckhannon, West Virginia, U.S. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. The Sago Mine disaster was a Coal mine Explosion on January 2, 2006, in the Sago Mine (ˈseɪgoʊ in Sago, West Virginia Buckhannon is the only incorporated city in and the County seat of Upshur County, West Virginia, United States, and is located along the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
January 4 - Powers are transferred from Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to his deputy, Vice Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, after Sharon suffers a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. (אריאל Ehud Olmert (אהוד אולמרט ɛˈhud ˈolmeʁt born September 30, 1945) is the 12th and current Prime Minister of Israel and the former leader A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain
January 5 - A hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia collapses, killing 76 pilgrims visiting to perform hajj. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi The Hajj (حج is a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world
January 6 - The record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially draws to a close as Tropical Storm Zeta dissipates. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Tropical Storm Zeta was a late-developing Tropical storm over the central Atlantic which formed after the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season had officially
January 7 - Embroiled in multiple scandals, former U. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay announces he will not seek to reassume his former post. Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives are elected by their respective parties in a closed-door (private Caucus. Thomas Dale DeLay (born April 8 1947 is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Sugar Land, Texas.
January 7 - UK Liberal Democratic leader Charles Kennedy resigns after revelations that he has a drinking problem. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Charles Peter Kennedy (born 25 November 1959 is a British politician.
January 8 - A magnitude 6. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army 9 earthquake centered off the coast of the Greek island of Kythera shakes much of Greece and is felt throughout the eastern Mediterranean basin. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer The Greek Islands are a collection of over 6000 Islands and Islets that belong to Greece. Kythira (Κύθηρα Cythera, Kythera, Cerigo is an Island of Greece, historically part of the Ionian Islands. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
January 9 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 11,000 (11,011. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( also called the DJIA, Dow 30, INDP, or informally the Dow Jones or The Dow) is one of several 90) for the first time since June 7, 2001. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
January 11 - The Augustine Volcano in Alaska erupts twice, marking its first major eruption since 1986. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. } Augustine Volcano is a Stratovolcano on Augustine Island in southwestern Cook Inlet in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of southcentral coastal Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
January 12 - A stampede during the Stoning of the devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills 362 pilgrims. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Stoning of the Devil or stoning of the jamarat ( Arabic: ramy al-jamarāt) is part of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of The Hajj (حج is a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world Mina is a desert location situated some 5 kilometres to the east of the Islamic holy city of Mecca (Makkah in Saudi Arabia. A pilgrim is one who undertakes a Pilgrimage, literally 'far afield'
January 14 - A natural gas explosion in a coal mine kills eight in Romania. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Natural gas is a Gaseous Fossil fuel consisting primarily of Methane but including significant quantities of Ethane, Propane, Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania
January 15 - NASA's Stardust mission successfully ends, the first to return dust from a comet. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Stardust is an American interplanetary mission of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, whose primary purpose was to investigate the makeup of the A comet is a small Solar System body that orbits the Sun and when close enough to the Sun exhibits a visible coma (atmosphere or a tail —
January 19 - A suicide bomber in Tel Aviv, Israel injures 20, one of them seriously. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel
January 23 - Stephen Harper wins the federal election in Canada, forming a minority government. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor WikipediaManual of Style (biographies#Honorific prefixes --> Stephen Joseph Harper PC The 2006 Canadian federal election (more formally the 39th General Election) was held on January 23 2006 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
January 25 - Hamas wins the majority of seats in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة The Palestinian Legislative Council (sometimes referred to as the Palestinan Parliament) the Legislature of the Palestinian Authority, is a Unicameral
January 25 - Deus Caritas Est, the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, is promulgated. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate See also Catholic theology of the body Deus Caritas Est ( Latin for "God is Love" is the first Encyclical written by An encyclical was originally a circular letter sent to all the churches of a particular area in the ancient Christian church Pope Benedict XVI ( Latin: Benedictus PP XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger
January 27 - Celebrations are held in Salzburg and around the world for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg.
January 28 - A trade hall roof collapses in Katowice, Poland, killing 65 people. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted On 28 January 2006, the Roof of one of the buildings at Katowice International Fair ( Międzynarodowe Targi Katowickie) collapsed in the southern Katowice (Katovice Kattowitz is a City in Silesia in southern Poland, on the Kłodnica Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
January 31 - Samuel Alito is sworn in as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Samuel Anthony Alito Jr (born April 1, 1950) is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.

February

February 1 - UAL Corporation, United Airlines' parent company, emerges from bankruptcy after being in that position since December 9, 2002, the longest such filing in history. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen UAL Corporation ( is an Airline Holding company, incorporated in Delaware with headquarters in Chicago Illinois. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States.
February 3 - An aging Egyptian passenger ferry carrying more than 1,400 people sinks in the Red Sea off the Saudi coast. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The Red Sea is a Salt water Inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia.
February 4 - The Wowowee stampede at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Philippines kills 71. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Wowowee is a noon-time Variety and Game show broadcasted by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. This article is for the city for the river see Pasig River. The City of Pasig ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the cities and municipalities The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
February 5 - The Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XL, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-10. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Super Bowl XL featured the American Football Conference (AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC champion Seattle The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA

February 8 - 2006 East Timor crisis: 404 soldiers desert their barracks in East Timor. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The 2006 East Timorese crisis began as a conflict between elements of the Military of East Timor over discrimination within the military and expanded to general violence throughout East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia.
February 10 - The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin, Italy. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The closing ceremony occurred on February 26. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed
February 16 - Kobe Airport, a controversial offshore airport in Kobe, Japan, opens for airline service. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols is an Airport on an Artificial island just off the coast of Kobe, Japan. is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture and a prominent port city in Japan with a population of about 1 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
February 17 - A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori A massive mudslide occurred on February 17, 2006 in the Philippine province of Southern Leyte that caused widespread damage and loss of Southern Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
February 19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster: Sixty-five miners become trapped underground after an explosion in Nueva Rosita, Mexico; all 65 die. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum The Pasta de Conchos mine disaster occurred at approximately 230 a Nueva Rosita is a town in the northeastern part of the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.
February 22 - A bomb heavily damages the Al Askari Mosque, a Shiite holy site in Samarra, Iraq. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne This article is about the bombing that took place in 2006 For the later bombing see 2007 al-Askari Mosque bombing The 2006 al-Askari Mosque bombing occurred at This article is about the Iraqi mosque For the medieval Egyptian capital please see Al-Askar. Sāmarrā ( Arabic, سامَرّاء) is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics.
February 22 - Over £53. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne 1 million is stolen during the Securitas depot robbery, the largest ever cash robbery in the United Kingdom. The Securitas depot robbery was a Robbery which took place in the early hours of 22 February 2006, between 0100 and 0215 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
February 23 - A roof collapses on a Moscow market, killing 56 people. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
February 24 - A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines, after an alleged coup d'état against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is foiled. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The Philippines was under a State of emergency, announced by presidential spokesperson Ignacio Bunye on the morning of February 24 The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal on April 5 1947 is a Filipina Politician.
February 25 - Police officers and protesters in Dublin, Ireland are injured when a protest prior to the Love Ulster parade turns into a major riot. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor ga '''''Garda Síochána na hÉireann''''' (ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland" often rendered Love Ulster is an umbrella Northern Ireland unionist victims' group The 2006 Dublin riots were a series of riots which occurred in Dublin on 25 February, 2006, precipitated by a controversial Unionist demonstration
February 25 - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins his second re-election, sparking riots in Kampala by opposition supporters. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ( (born c 1944 Ntungamo, Uganda) has been the President of Uganda since 29 January 1986 Kampala is the Capital city of Uganda. With a population of 1208544 (2002 it is the largest city in Uganda

March

March 4 - The final contact attempt with Pioneer 10 receives no response. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Pioneer 10 ( Pioneer-F) was the first Spacecraft to travel through the Asteroid belt, which it entered on July 15, 1972
March 4 - Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway was christened by Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme at the chapel inside The Royal Palace in Oslo. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway (born 3 December, 2005 in Oslo) is the second child of Haakon Magnus Crown Prince of Norway and his wife Ole Christian Mælen Kvarme (born November 11 1948 in Molde) is the Bishop of Oslo in the Lutheran Church of Norway since 2005 (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway.
March 5 - The 78th Academy Awards, hosted by Jon Stewart are held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, with Crash winning Best Picture. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a The 78th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 2005, were held on March 5 2006 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood California Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28 1962 is an American Comedian, Satirist, Actor, Writer, and The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue Crash is a 2005 Drama film directed by Paul Haggis. It premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2004 and was released The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to artists working
March 7 - Fifteen people die and many others are injured in three blasts throughout Varanasi, India. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus The 2006 Varanasi bombings were a series of bombings that occurred across the Hindu holy city of Varanasi in India on 7 March 2006 Varanasi ( Sanskrit: वाराणसी Vārāṇasī, pronunciation) also commonly known as Benares ( or Banaras (बनारस India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
March 9 - NASA's Cassini-Huygens spacecraft discovers geysers of a liquid substance shooting from Saturn's moon Enceladus, signaling a possible presence of water. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Cassini–Huygens is a joint NASA / ESA / ASI Robotic spacecraft mission currently studying the planet Saturn and its A geyser is a Hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accomplished by a vapour phase TemplateInfobox Planet.--> This article is about the moon of
March 10 - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter enters Mars orbit. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing NASA 's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO) is a multipurpose Spacecraft designed to conduct Reconnaissance and exploration of Mars
March 11 - Michelle Bachelet is sworn in as the first female President of Chile. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria beˈɾonika mɪˈʃɛl baʃˈle ˈxeɾja / --> (born September 29 1951) is a center-left politician and
March 11 - Slobodan Milošević is found dead in his cell in the UN war crimes tribunal's detention centre, located in the Scheveningen section of The Hague. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty The International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 Scheveningen (ˈsxeːfənɪŋə is one of the eight Districts of The Hague, as well as one of its subdistricts ( wijken)
March 12 - Records are broken at Johannesburg, as first Australia, then South Africa set world record totals in one-day internationals. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving South Africa's total of 438 for 9 sees them win by one wicket, taking the one-day international series 3–2. This was considered as the greatest One Day International ever, it was the highest run chase.
March 15-March 26 - The 2006 Commonwealth Games take place in Melbourne, Australia. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 March and 26 March 2006 Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
March 17 - The United States strikes its two remaining Iowa-class battleships from the Naval Vessel Register, ending the age of the battleship. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger The United States of America —commonly referred to as the History The Iowa -class battleships were shaped by the Battle of Jutland, by naval treaties signed by various countries during the 1920s and 1930s and by the A battleship is a large heavily armored Warship with a main battery consisting of the largest Calibre of Guns Battleships were The Naval Vessel Register ( NVR) is the official inventory of ships and service craft in custody of or titled by the United States Navy.
March 20 - Tropical Cyclone Larry makes landfall in Queensland, Australia. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Severe Tropical Cyclone Larry (JTWC designation 17P) was a Tropical cyclone that made landfall in Australia during the 2005-06 Southern Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent
March 21 - Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Laila Freivalds resigns after over a year of criticism. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Laila Ligita Freivalds (born June 22, 1942) is a Latvian born Swedish Social Democratic politician and a former Swedish
March 22 - ETA declares a permanent ceasefire in their campaign for Basque independence from Spain. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. eu '''Euskadi Ta Askatasuna''' or ETA ( Basque for "Basque Homeland and Freedom" ˈɛːta is an illegal armed Basque nationalist Separatist A ceasefire (or truce) is a temporary stoppage of a War or any Armed conflict, where each side of the conflict agrees The Basque Country ( Basque Euskadi, Spanish País Vasco) is an autonomous community in northern Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
March 25 - An estimated 500,000 people take to the streets in downtown Los Angeles to protest a proposed federal crackdown on illegal immigration. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Illegal immigration refers to Immigration across National Borders in a way that violates the Immigration laws of the destination Country
March 25 - A scramjet jet engine, Hyshot III, designed to fly at seven times the speed of sound, is successfully tested at Woomera, South Australia. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. A scramjet ( s upersonic c ombustion ramjet) is a variation of a Ramjet with the distinction being that some or all of the combustion process specific --->A jet engine is a Reaction engine that discharges a fast moving jet of Fluid to HyShot is a research project of The University of Queensland, Australia Centre for Hypersonics to demonstrate the possibility of supersonic combustion under flight Woomera ( is a town in South Australia, 488 km/305 mi north of Adelaide, along the Stuart Highway.
March 25 - Seven die in the Capitol Hill Massacre in Seattle, Washington. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. The Capitol Hill massacre was a Mass murder that occurred on the morning of Saturday March 25, 2006, when 28-year-old Kyle Aaron Huff entered a Rave Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
March 26 - The ban on smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants comes into effect in Scotland. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The Smoking Health and Social Care (Scotland Act 2005 (2005 asp 13 is an Act passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2005 after being introduced by Scottish A bar (also called a Pub or Tavern) is a business that serves drinks especially Alcoholic beverages such as beer liquor and mixed drinks for consumption A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
March 30 - The first Brazilian astronaut, Marcos Pontes, goes to space in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, Soyuz TMA-8, at 2:29:00 CET. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld An astronaut or cosmonaut (космона́вт) is a person trained Marcos Cesar Pontes (born March 11, 1963) is a Brazilian Air Force pilot Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Design A Soyuz spacecraft consists of three parts (from front to back A Spheroid Orbital module, which provides accommodation for the crew during Soyuz TMA-8 was a Soyuz mission to the International Space Station (ISS launched by a Soyuz FG launch vehicle
March 30 - The al-Dana capsizes off the coast of Bahrain, killing at least 48 people. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. The al-Dana a motorised Arabic Dhow or passenger ferry, the al-Dana, sailing off Manama, Bahrain, capsized in the The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf
March 30 - The first World Baseball Classic ends in San Diego, California with Japan beating Cuba in the Championship. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international Baseball tournament first held in March 2006. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la

April

April 5 - A swan with Avian Flu is discovered in Cellardyke in Fife, Scotland (the first case in the United Kingdom). April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop For the H5N1 subtype of Avian influenza see H5N1. Avian influenza, sometimes Avian flu, and commonly Bird flu refers Cellardyke is a village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. The village is to the east of Anstruther and the south of Kilrenny. Fife ( Gaelic: Fìobha) is a Council area of Scotland, situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
April 8 - The bodies of 8 murdered men are found in Shedden, Elgin County, Ontario. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The Shedden Massacre involved the killing of eight men whose bodies were found in a farmer's field five kilometres north of Shedden, a hamlet in the Canadian Shedden Ontario is a hamlet in Southwold Township, Elgin County in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
April 8 - Bristol, United Kingdom celebrates the 200th birthday of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (actually April 9) by relighting the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Isambard Kingdom Brunel, FRS (9 April 1806 &ndash 15 September 1859 (ˈɪzəmbɑrd ˈkɪŋdəm brʊˈnɛl was a British Engineer. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a Suspension bridge, spanning the Avon Gorge and linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in
April 8 - Numbersixvalverde, ridden by Niall Madden, wins the Grand National at Aintree. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Numbersixvalverde (born 1996) is an Irish Race horse. He won the 2006 Aintree Grand National Steeplechase beating Niall "Slippers" Madden (born 11th November 1985) is an Irish Jockey who rode the racehorse Numbersixvalverde to win the The Grand National is the most valuable National Hunt horse race in the world Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.
April 8 - Bloc 8406 publishes their Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Viet Nam in Viet Nam; their name comes from this date. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Bloc 8406 of " Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam 2006" (Khối 8406 Tuyên Ngôn Tự Do Dân Chủ Cho Việt Nam 2006 is a unified coalition of political Created by Bloc 8406, this manifesto declares the need for democratic reforms in Vietnam. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
April 9 - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is removed from office after four months in a coma. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) (אריאל In Medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep is a profound state of Unconsciousness.
April 9 - Hungarian parliamentary election, 2006
April 10 - Romano Prodi narrowly defeats Silvio Berlusconi in the Italian parliamentary elections. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) The schedule of the 2006 Hungarian parliamentary elections, as announced by President László Sólyom was as follows first round on April Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama (born 9 August 1939 is an Italian politician and statesman He served as President of the Council of Ministers (prime minister of Italy twice from 17 May (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
April 10 - Brand India Fair at Meerut Victoria Park fire at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, killing 100. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Meerut ( Hindi: मेरठ Urdu: میرٹھ is a city and a Municipal corporation in Meerut district in the Indian Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश اتر پردیش pronounced, Translation: Northern Province) referred to as '''U India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
April 11 - The European Space Agency's Venus Express spaceprobe enters Venus' orbit. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The European Space Agency ( ESA) established in 1975 is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 17 member Venus Express is the first Venus exploration mission of the European Space Agency. The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University
April 11 - President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confirms that Iran has successfully produced a few grams of low-grade enriched uranium. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The President of Iran is the highest elected official in the Islamic Republic of Iran, second only to the Supreme Leader. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (محمود احمدی‌نژاد; born October 28, 1956) is the sixth and current President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Enriched uranium is a kind of Uranium in which the percent composition of Uranium-235 has been increased through the process of Isotope separation.
April 16 - Albert II, Prince of Monaco, reaches the North Pole, becoming the first reigning monarch ever to do so. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Early life Born in the Prince's Palace of Monaco, Albert attended the Albert I High School graduating with distinction in 1976 The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is subject to the caveats explained below defined as the point in the northern
April 16 - Ireland commemorates the 90th anniversary of the 1916 Rising for the first time since 1971. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The Easter Rising (Éirí Amach na Cásca was a rebellion staged in Ireland in Easter Week, 1916 Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.
April 17 - A suicide bombing by Islamic Jihad in Tel Aviv kills nine people and injures dozens. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. This article is about suicide attacks for political and/or military reasons Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel
April 18 - Festivities and memorials across the Bay Area mark the 100th anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, or the Bay, is a geographically and ethnically diverse metropolitan region that surrounds the
April 19 - Han Myeong Sook becomes the first female Prime Minister of South Korea. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Han Myeong-sook (born March 24 1944) (hanmjʌŋsuk̚ was the Prime Minister of South Korea from April 2006 to March 2007 The Prime Minister of South Korea is appointed by the President with the National Assembly 's approval
April 20 - Iran announces a uranium enrichment deal with Russia, involving a joint uranium enrichment firm on Russian soil; nine days later Iran announces that it will not move all activity to Russia, thus leading to a de-facto termination of the deal. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Enriched uranium is a kind of Uranium in which the percent composition of Uranium-235 has been increased through the process of Isotope separation.
April 22 - Four Canadian soldiers are killed 75 kilometers north of Kandahar, Afghanistan by a roadside bomb – the worst one-day combat loss for the Canadian army since the Korean War. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page For the 2001 film see Kandahar (film; for the Kandahar meteorite of 1959 see Meteorite falls; for the places in Azerbaijan see Cəndəhar and Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes with major hostilities lasting from June 25 1950 until the
April 22 - Jalal Talabani re-elected for a second term as President of Iraq. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Jalal Talabani ( Kurdish: جه لال تاله بانی / Celal Talebanî / Jelal Talebaní جلال طالباني) (born November 12, 1933 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics.
April 24 - Three explosions in a tourist section of Dahab, Egypt kill 30 and injure over 115. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Dahab ( دهب) is a small town situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
April 25 - The Beaconsfield mine collapse occurs in Tasmania, Australia. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. The Beaconsfield Mine collapse occurred on 25 April 2006 in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
April 29 - Massive anti-war demonstrations and a march down Broadway in New York City mark the third year of war in Iraq. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Broadway, as the name implies is a wide avenue in New York City. The City of New York The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign
April 29 - The Global Night Commute takes place in over 130 cities around the world to promote the visibility of the Invisible Children in Uganda. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. The Global Night Commute ( GNC) was a worldwide event organized by the makers of the film Invisible Children through the organization Invisible Children Invisible Children The Rough Cut is a film about the plight of child soldiers and night commuters in northern Uganda. The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa.

May

May 1 - Bolivian President Evo Morales nationalizes his nation's gas fields. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America. The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. According to the current constitution the president is elected by popular vote for a single non-renewable five year Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro) popularly known as Evo (ˈeβo is the President of Bolivia since
May 1 - The Great American Boycott takes place across the United States as marchers protest for immigration rights. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Great American Boycott (known in Spanish as El Gran Paro Estadounidense, "the Great American Strike" was a one-day Boycott The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
May 4 - A new coalition government takes office in Israel; its four political parties hold 67 of the 120 seats in the Knesset. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV A coalition government, or coalition cabinet, is a Cabinet of a parliamentary Government in which several parties cooperate For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. For Beit Knesset a Jewish Place of worship, see Synagogue. The Knesset (כנסת lit
May 5 - Fiat chairman Sergio Marchionne announces that the Alfa Romeo automobile brand will return to the United States in 2008, after a 13-year hiatus. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Fiat SpA (an Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin) is an Italian automobile manufacturer Sergio Marchionne (born June 17, 1952 in Chieti, Italy) is a dual nationality Canadian and Italian businessman and has Alfa Romeo Automobiles SpA is an Italian Automaker founded in 1910 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
May 9 - Beaconsfield mine collapse: After 14 days trapped underground, miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb are rescued in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of The Beaconsfield Mine collapse occurred on 25 April 2006 in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
May 13 - Liverpool FC defeated West Ham United FC in the FA Cup Final, 3-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw aet. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. } West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, who have played The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after
May 20 - Finland's Lordi wins the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest held in Athens. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Lordi is a heavy metal quintet from Finland. The concept for Lordi was devised in 1992 however the band was not formed until 1996 by Tomi Putaansuu (known The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the OAKA Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on the Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's
May 24 - East Timor's Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta officially requests military assistance from the governments of Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Portugal. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia. José Manuel Ramos-Horta ( Portuguese: ʒu'zɛ 'ʁɐmuz 'oɾtɐ GCL (born 26 December 1949) is the second President
May 27 - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes central Java in Indonesia, killing more than 6,000, injuring at least 36,000 and leaving some 1. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The May 2006 Java Earthquake occurred at 0554 local time on 27 May 2006 (2254 GMT 26 May) in the Indian Ocean Java (Jawa is an Island of Indonesia and the site of its Capital city Jakarta. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. 5 million people homeless.
May 27 - The first demonstration for gay rights in Moscow is broken up by the police. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
May 28 - President Alvaro Uribe Velez is re-elected in Colombia for a second term. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Álvaro Uribe Vélez ('alβ̞aɾo u'ɾiβ̞e 'β̞eles born July 4 1952 in Medellín) is a Colombian politician and lawyer who is currently the 39th President Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. He becomes the first president in over a century to serve consecutive terms.

June

June 3 - Montenegro declares independence after a May 21 referendum. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Montenegro ( British English) Montenegrin / Serbian: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LANGUAGES WITHOUT CONSENSUS ON THE TALK PAGE! Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from the State Union of Serbia The state union of Serbia and Montenegro is dissolved on June 5 leaving Serbia as the successor state. The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro (Државна заједница Србија и Црна Гора / Državna zajednica Srbija i Crna Gora, abbreviated Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country
June 3 - Seventeen men are arrested in the Greater Toronto Area for alleged ties to a terrorist plot to blow up targets in the region. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering The Greater Toronto Area (locally abbreviated as the GTA) is the most populous Metropolitan area in Canada. On 2 June and 3 June 2006 police and security agencies in Ontario, Canada carried out a series of Counter-terrorism raids in the Greater Toronto Area that
June 6 - The Union of Islamic Courts gains control of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, ending warlord rule of the city. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year The Islamic Courts Union ( ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية Ittihād al-mahākim Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known Mogadishu ( Somali: Muqdisho, popularly Xamar, Hamar; مقديشو Maqadīshū
June 7 - Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and seven of his aides are killed in a U. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI is a group playing an active role in the Iraqi insurgency. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (أبومصعب الزرقاوي, Abu Musab from Zarqa)) (October 30 1966 – June 7 2006 born Ahmad Fadeel al-Nazal S. air raid just north of the town of Baqouba, Iraq. Baqubah ( BGN: Ba‘qūbah; also spelled Baquba and Baqouba) is the capital of Iraq 's Diyala Governorate. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics.
June 9 - An explosion kills eight Palestinian civilians on a Gaza beach. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Gaza (غزة, עַזָּה ʕazzā is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories. Israel denies responsibility for the blast. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
June 9 - Thailand begins celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the accession of Bhumibol Adulyadej to the throne. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Official Emblem Bhumibol Adulyadej selected one of the twelve emblems presented by the Fine Arts Department Thailand's Ministry of Culture to be the official emblem for the
June 9 - The 2006 FIFA World Cup begins in Germany. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
June 10 - President Mahmoud Abbas sets July 26 as the date for a national referendum in the Palestinian National Authority. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Mahmoud Abbas (محمود عباس (born March 26, 1935) also known by the kunya Abu Mazen (ابو مازن was elected President Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita
June 18 - The first Kazakh space satellite "KazSat" is launched. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the This article is about artificial satellites For natural satellites also known as moons see Natural satellite. KazSat 1 (ҚазСат the first Kazakh space Satellite, was launched on June 18, 2006 by Proton-K rocket (made by Khrunichev Space Center
June 19 - The Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4 games-3 games to win the Stanley Cup. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional Ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion
June 20 - The Miami Heat win the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks, 4-2. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. The Miami Heat (often referred to simply as the Heat, including in some official team publications with HEAT in all capital letters are a professional Basketball The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association and the conclusion of the sport's postseason each June The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are the professional Basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas Texas
June 22 - The Magen David Adom and Palestine Red Crescent Society are officially recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. The Magen David Adom (מגן דוד אדום abbr MDA or Mada) is Israel 's national emergency medical, disaster, Ambulance The Palestine Red Crescent Society was founded in 1968, by Fathi Arafat, Yassar Arafat 's brother "ICRC" redirects here For other uses see ICRC (disambiguation.
June 23 - In Miami, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrests seven men, accusing them of planning to bomb the Sears Tower and other attacks in Miami. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish The Sears Tower, a Skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, has been the tallest building in North America since 1973
June 25 - Warren Buffett donates over US$30 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Warren Buffett (born August 30 1930 is an American Investor, Businessman, and Philanthropist. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF is the largest transparently operated Private foundation in the world founded by Bill and Melinda
June 28 - Israel launches Operation Summer Rains, an offensive against militants in Gaza. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Gaza (غزة, עַזָּה ʕazzā is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories.
June 29 - The Dutch cabinet Balkenende II resigns after the political party of D'66 drops its support. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch. Democrats 66 ( D66, Democraten 66 official name Politieke Partij Democraten 66) is a Dutch progressive, social-liberal and
June 29 - Women vote for the first time in elections for the National Assembly of Kuwait. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The National Assembly of Kuwait, known as the Majlis Al-Umma ("House of the Nation" (مجلس الأمة is the Legislature

July

July 1 - The Qinghai-Tibet Railway launches a trial operation, connecting China proper and Tibet for the first time. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Qingzang railway, Qinghai–Xizang railway, or Qinghai–Tibet railway ( mtsho bod lcags lam མཚོ་བོད་ལྕགས་ལམ། is a high-altitude China proper (also known as Inner China) refers to the historical lands of China where the Han Chinese are the majority Ethnic group, in contrast Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European
July 2 - A presidential election is held in Mexico. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival For other elections in Mexico during 2006 see 2006 Mexican elections For election disputes and controversies see Mexican general election 2006 The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Felipe Calderón is confirmed as the winner on September 5. This article is about the current president of Mexico For the Filipino politician and historical figure see Felipe Calderón y Roca. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris.
July 4 - Space Shuttle Mission STS-121 : Discovery is launched to the International Space Station. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples STS-121 was a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS flown by Space Shuttle '' Discovery''. Space Shuttle Discovery ( Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103 is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of It returns safely on July 17. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians
July 5 - North Korea test fires missiles, timed with the liftoff of Discovery, preceding the fireworks celebrations that night in America. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia, Two rounds of North Korean missile tests were conducted on July 5, 2006. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The long range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails shortly after takeoff. The Taepodong-2 (TD-2 also spelled as Taep'o-dong 2) ( Korean: 대포동 2호 is a designation used to indicate a
July 6 - The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Nathu La ( Chinese: 乃堆拉山口 Nepali: नाथू ला IAST: Nāthū Lā;) is a Mountain pass in the Himalayas India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES The Sino-Indian War ( Hindi: भारत-चीन युद्ध Bhārat-Chīn Yuddh) also known as the Sino-Indian Border Conflict, was a war between
July 9 - S7 Airlines Flight 778 crashes into a concrete barrier shortly after landing, killing at least 122 people and leaving many injured. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. S7 Airlines Flight 778 (RU778 or SBI778 was an Airbus A310-300 passenger flight en route from Moscow to Irkutsk when it crashed upon landing
July 9 - Italy wins the 2006 FIFA World Cup by beating France 5-3 on penalties. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition The 2006 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match that took place on 9 July 2006 at the Olympiastadion, Berlin to determine the winner of the 2006 The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament The French national football team represents the nation of France in international football. Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament The score after extra time is 1-1. Aggregated Extra Time (AET, commonly known as extra time is an additional period played in some sports codes if the score is tied at the end of normal time
July 10 - Pakistan International Airlines Flight 688 crashes in Multan, Pakistan shortly after takeoff. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Pakistan International Airlines Corporation, more commonly known as Pakistan International Airlines or PIA ( Urdu: پی آئی اے or پاکستان Pakistan International Airlines Flight 688 (PK688 PIA688 was scheduled to operate from Multan to Lahore and Islamabad at 1205 pm on July ( Urdu:, Punjabi ملتان، ਮੁਲਤਾਨ is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and
July 11 - A series of coordinated bomb attacks strikes several commuter trains in Mumbai, India during the evening rush hour. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The Mumbai Suburban Railway ( Marathi: मुंबई उपनगरीय रेल् system part of the public transportation system of Mumbai, is Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
July 12 - 2006 Lebanon War: Israeli troops invade Lebanon in response to Hezbollah kidnapping two Israeli soldiers and killing 3. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Background See also Israel-Lebanon conflict The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO had engaged in cross-border attacks from Southern Lebanon For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Hezbollah (حزب الله, literally " party of God " is a Shi'a Islamic political and Paramilitary organisation Hezbollah declares open war against Israel 2 days later. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
July 17 - Space Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth from the International Space Station, thirteen days after its launch. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Space Shuttle Discovery ( Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103 is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001
July 18 - The SS Nomadic, the last floating link to Titanic, returns home to a large reception in Belfast. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, History The keel of Nomadic was laid down in the Harland and Wolff Shipyards Belfast in 1910 (yard number 422 Construction The Titanic was a White Star Line ocean liner built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland
July 19 - U.S. President George W. Bush uses veto power for the first time in his presidency. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. A veto, Latin for "I forbid" is used to Denote that a certain party has the right to stop unilaterally a certain piece of Legislation.
July 21 - St Louis is hit by two major derechos (violent windstorms) in a span of three days. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World derecho ( from Spanish: " derecho " meaning "right" is a widespread and long-lived violent convectively induced straight-line windstorm that is
July 22 - Canada defeats USA 15-11 in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The 2006 Warrior World Lacrosse Championship, held in London Ontario from 13&ndash22 July 2006 was won by Team Canada and This marked only the second time the USA had not won the gold medal, and only the second time Canada had won the gold. Geoff Snider was announced as MVP. Geoff Snider (born 2 April 1981) is a professional Lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta.
July 23 - Phonak team rider, American cyclist Floyd Landis, wins the Tour de France. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Phonak is a Swiss company that specializes in hearing and wireless systems Floyd Landis (born October 14 1975 is an American cyclist, currently suspended from competition who was stripped of overall victory in the 2006 Tour de France History See also:CategoryTour de France by year The dominant sports newspaper in France
July 28 - Alejandro Toledo concludes his term as President of Peru, and Alan Garcia becomes president. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Alejandro Celestino Toledo Manrique (born 28 March 1946 is a Peruvian Politician and Economist. Established in the Constitution of 1993 the President of Peru, officially the President of the Republic ( Presidente de la República) is the Chief of Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez (born May 23 1949 in Lima) is the current President of Peru, having won the 2006 elections on June 4 2006 in a run-off
July 28 - Actor Mel Gibson is arrested for drunk driving in California and launches an anti-semitic tirade. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, AO (born January 3 1956 On July 28, 2006, at 236am PDT, Mel Gibson was arrested on suspicion of Driving under the influence (DUI of alcohol after being stopped
July 30 - The world's longest running music show, Top of the Pops, broadcasts for the last time on BBC Two. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast
July 31 - Cuban president Fidel Castro temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raúl before surgery. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (born August 13 1926 is a Cuban revolutionary leader who was prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976 and then president until The 2006–2008 Cuban transfer of presidential duties was a transfer of duties of the Cuban Presidency from Fidel Castro to the first vice president his Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz (born June 3 1931 is the President of the Cuban Council of State and the Head of state of Cuba.

August

August 10 - London Metropolitan Police make 21 arrests in connection to an apparent terrorist plot that involved aircraft traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire "Metropolitan Police" redirects here See also Metropolitan police. Surveillance and arrests Surveillance In Pakistan a British man from Birmingham called Rashid Rauf is believed to have put plotters in touch with Al-Qaeda The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Liquids and gels are banned from checked and carryon baggage.
August 11 - A resolution to end the 2006 Lebanon War is unanimously accepted by the United Nations Security Council. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Background See also Israel-Lebanon conflict The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO had engaged in cross-border attacks from Southern Lebanon
August 14 - A UN cease fire takes effect in the 2006 Lebanon War. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Background See also Israel-Lebanon conflict The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO had engaged in cross-border attacks from Southern Lebanon
August 22 - Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612 crashes near the Russian border in Ukraine, killing 171 people, including 45 children. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612 was an aircraft that crashed near the Russian border over eastern Ukraine on August 22, 2006, while en route Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe.
August 22 - The ICM awards Grigori Perelman the Fields Medal for proving the Poincare conjecture, one of seven Millennium Prize Problems. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM is the largest congress in the Mathematics community Grigori Yakovlevich Perelman (Григорий Яковлевич Перельман born 13 June 1966 in Leningrad, USSR (now St The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to two three or four Mathematicians not over 40 years of age at each International Congress of the International Mathematical In Mathematics, the Poincaré conjecture (French pwɛ̃kaʀe is a Theorem about the characterization of the three-dimensional sphere among The Millennium Prize Problems are seven problems in Mathematics that were stated by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000 Perelman refuses the medal.
August 23 - In Austria Natascha Kampusch manages to escape after being kidnapped eight years ago by Wolfgang Priklopil who locked her up in his cellar. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Natascha Kampusch (born 1988-02-17 in Vienna) is an Austrian Television host mostly known for her abduction at the age of 10 on March 2 Priklopil commits suicide by throwing himself in front of a train.
August 24 - The International Astronomical Union defines 'planet' at its 26th General Assembly, demoting Pluto to the status of 'dwarf planet' more than 70 years after its discovery. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River A planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU is a celestial body Orbiting a Star or stellar remnant that is A dwarf planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU is a Celestial body Orbiting the Sun that is massive enough to be rounded
August 27 - Comair Flight 5191, carrying 50 people, crashes shortly after take off from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Comair Flight 191, or Delta Air Lines Flight 5191, was a scheduled U Blue Grass Airport is a public Airport located in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, west of the Central business district Lexington (officially Lexington-Fayette Urban County is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 68th largest in the United States.
August 28 - A Greyhound Lines bus from New York City to Montreal, carrying 52 people, crashes at mile 115 on Interstate 87 near Elizabethtown killing 5 people including the driver and several are seriously injured. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Greyhound Lines is an intercity Common carrier of passengers by Bus serving over 3700 destinations in the United States. The City of New York Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Interstate 87 (abbreviated I-87) is a 33349 mile (53670 km intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within the state of New York Elizabethtown is a Town in Essex County, New York, United States.
August 31 - Edvard Munch paintings The Scream and Madonna are recovered in a police raid in Oslo, Norway. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Edvard Munch (mʉŋk December 12, 1863 – January 23, 1944) was a Norwegian Symbolist painter, Printmaker The Scream ( Skrik, 1893-1910 is a seminal series of expressionist Paintings by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch Madonna is a Painting by the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch. (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway.

September

September 1 - A fire kills 29 of 148 aboard an Iran Air Tours Tu-154M aircraft after the plane lands in Mashhad, Iran. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Iran Air Tours (ایران ایر تور is an Airline based in Tehran, Iran. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Mashhad ( literally the place of martyrdom) is the second largest city in Iran and one of the holiest cities in the Shia For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
September 2 - A Nimrod MR2 based at RAF Kinloss, Scotland, crashes in the Southern Province of Kandahar, Afghanistan, due to a technical fault. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout RAF Kinloss is a Royal Air Force station It is near Kinloss, on the Moray Firth in the north of Scotland. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Kandahar or Qandahar ( Pashto: کندھار, Persian: قندهار) is one of the largest of the thirty-four Provinces of Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, All 14 crew onboard are killed.
September 3 - Spain wins the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international Basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006.
September 9 - Space Shuttle Mission STS-115: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on a mission to build up the International Space Station. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian STS-115 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS flown by Space Shuttle '' Atlantis''. Atlantis (in Greek,, "island of Atlas " is the name of a Legendary Island, first mentioned in Plato 's dialogues It returns on September 21. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights.
September 12 - A stampede at a rally in Yemen leaves 41 dead. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Yemen ( Arabic: اليَمَن al-Yaman officially the Republic of Yemen ( Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية al-Jumhuuriyya
September 12 - Pope Benedict XVI gives a lecture in Germany; he quotes a criticism of the Islamic faith, sparking mass protest. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Pope Benedict XVI ( Latin: Benedictus PP XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. The Pope Benedict XVI Islam controversy arose from a lecture delivered on 12 September 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI at the University of Regensburg
September 13 - The Dawson College Shooting occurs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, leaving one student dead and 19 others injured. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September The Dawson College shooting occurred on September 13, 2006 at Dawson College, a CEGEP in Westmount near downtown Montreal Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
September 13 - The solar system's largest dwarf planet, designated until now as 2003 UB313, is officially named "Eris"; its satellite is now known as "Dysnomia". Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September The Solar System consists of the Sun and those celestial objects bound to it by Gravity. A dwarf planet, as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU is a Celestial body Orbiting the Sun that is massive enough to be rounded Dysnomia (,, or as in Greek Δυσνομία officially (136199 Eris I Dysnomia, is the only known moon of the Dwarf planet Eris
September 15 - Spinach contaminated with E. coli kills one and poisons over 100 others in 20 states of the United States. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The 2006 North American E coli outbreak was an outbreak in two principal phases of foodborne ''E
September 16 - Five churches are attacked in Palestinian areas following the Pope's comments on Islam. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers
September 17 - The Alliance for Sweden wins the Swedish general election, 2006 after ousting the Social Democratic government which have ruled Sweden since 1994 . Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Alliance for Sweden (Allians för Sverige is a political alliance in Sweden. A general election was held in Sweden on September 17, 2006, to elect members to the Swedish parliament.
September 17 - Protests start near the Hungarian Parliament. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The 2006 protests in Hungary are a series of Anti-government protests triggered by the release of Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány 's The Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings a notable landmark
September 19 - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand declares a state of emergency in Bangkok as members of the Royal Thai Army stage a coup d'état. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The first Prime Minister of Thailand was Phraya Manopakorn Nititada, who took office after the 1932 Siamese coup d'état ended the absolute monarchy (ทักษิณ ชินวัตร IPA tɕʰinnawát Chinese: 丘[[wikt 達|達]] 新, Qiū Dáxīn nicknamed by the media as แม้ว The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors or order government agencies Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest The 2006 Thailand coup d'état took place on Tuesday 19 September, 2006, when the Royal Thai Army staged a Coup d'état against the elected government The army announces the removal of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from power.
September 22 - A Transrapid Maglev train crashes into a maintenance vehicle on a test track in Germany, killing 23 and injuring 10; it is the first recorded fatal accident involving a Maglev. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Transrapid is a German high-speed monorail train using magnetic levitation. MAGLEV, or magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends guides and (usually propels vehicles predominantly trains using magnetic forces The 2006 Lathen maglev train accident occurred on September 22, 2006 when a Transrapid Magnetic levitation (or " maglev " Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
September 23 - Toomas Hendrik Ilves is elected President of Estonia. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Toomas Hendrik Ilves (ˈtoːmɑs ˈhendrik ˈilves born 26 December 1953) is the current President of Estonia. The President of the Republic (Eesti Vabariigi President is the Head of state of the Republic of Estonia.
September 24 - Europe wins the Ryder Cup in Ireland. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world
September 24 - Communist Party of China Central Political Bureau committee member, Shanghai Municipal Party Committee Secretary Chen Liangyu is dismissed for alleged corruption charges. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. The Communist Party of China ( CPC) ( also known as the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Chen Liangyu ( Simplified Chinese: 陈良宇 Traditional Chinese: 陳良宇 Pinyin: Chén Liángyǔ (born October 1946 is a Politician of
September 25 - The Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans re-opens 13 months after Hurricane Katrina with extensive repairs, including the largest re-roofing project in the United States. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States
September 26 - Diet of Japan elects Shinzo Abe as new Prime Minister of Japan succeeding Junichiro Koizumi. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a The is Japan's Bicameral Legislature. It is composed of a Lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an Upper house, called The is the usual English-language term used for the Head of government of Japan, although the literal translation of the Japanese name for the office is Prime is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006
September 27 - An armed suspect holds six female students as hostages in Platte Canyon High School located in Bailey, Colorado. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The Platte Canyon High School shooting was an incident that occurred at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Colorado Bailey is an unincorporated town and US Post Office in northeastern Park County, Colorado, United States. One hostage is killed as the gunman kills himself.
September 28 - After 40 years of development, Suvarnabhumi Airport, opens in Bangkok, Thailand replacing Don Mueang International Airport as Bangkok's primary airport for commercial flights. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Suvarnabhumi Airport (ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ pronounced /sùwannápʰūːm/, also known as (New Bangkok International Airport Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj For the military use of the facility see Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base Don Mueang International Airport (or also (Old Bangkok International
September 29 - Gol Flight 1907, a Boeing 737-800, collides with a business jet over the Amazon Rainforest, killing all 154 onboard. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 was a Boeing 737-800 SFP, registration PR-GTD on a scheduled passenger flight from Manaus, Brazil WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Amazon Rainforest (Brazilian Portuguese: Floresta Amazônica or Amazônia; Spanish: Selva Amazónica or Amazonía

October

October 1 - Vodafone Japan, owned by SoftBank, officially changes its name to Softbank Mobile Corporation. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. SoftBank Mobile Corp (ソフトバンクモバイル株式会社 previously as Vodafone K is a Japanese telecommunications and media Corporation, with operations in Broadband, fixed-line Telecommunications, E-Commerce, Internet
October 1 - The Brisbane Broncos become the National Rugby League premiers after defeating the Melbourne Storm 15 - 8 in the grand final. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional Rugby league club based in the city of Brisbane Queensland. The Melbourne Storm is a professional Rugby league football club based in the city of Melbourne, Australia
October 2 - Charles Carl Roberts IV, a 32-yr-old milk-truck driver, kills five girls at an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania before shooting himself. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Charles Carl Roberts IV ( December 7, 1973 – October 2, 2006) was an American Milk Truck driver who Killed The Amish school shooting refers to an attack that occurred at the West Nickel Mines School an Amish One-room schoolhouse in the Old Order Amish community The Amish (ˈɑːmɪʃ are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination best known for Simple living, Plain dress and resisting modern conveniences
October 2 - Per Westerberg takes office as Speaker of the Riksdag in Sweden. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Per Erik Gunnar Westerberg (born 2 August, 1951) is a Swedish Moderate Party politician and as of 2006 the current Speaker of the Riksdag The Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden (Riksdag is the speaker (talman of the national parliament in Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.
October 4 - The Dow Industrial Average closes above 11,800 for the first time rising 123. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the best-known Stock market index in the world 27 points, or 1. 05%, finishing at 11,850. 61.
October 6 - Hazardous waste plant near Apex, North Carolina explodes releasing chlorine gas, resulting in the evacuation of thousands and the hospitalization of over 100 residents. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus

North Korean nuclear test

October 9 - North Korea claims to have conducted its first-ever nuclear test. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia, The 2006 North Korean nuclear test was the detonation of a nuclear device conducted on October 9, 2006 by the Democratic People's Republic
October 10 - Google buys YouTube for USD $1. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 65 billion.
October 11 - New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle is killed, along with his flight instructor, when his plane crashes into a building in New York City's Upper East Side. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Cory Fulton Lidle ( March 22, 1972 – October 11, 2006) was an American right-handed baseball Pitcher who spend nine seasons The Upper East Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, between Central Park and the East River.
October 13 - South Korean Ban Ki-moon is elected as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Ban Ki-moon (born 13 June 1944 Korean: 반기문 Hanja: 潘基文 is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.
October 15 - The UN agrees to sanction North Korea over nuclear testing claims. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia,
October 15 - Chief Justice of Japan Akira Machida retires. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the The following is a list of Chief Justices of Japan. The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court of Japan. Akira Machida (町田顯 Machida Akira, born October 16 1936) was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
October 15 - Declaration of the establishment of the Islamic State of Iraq. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the The Islamic State of Iraq or Dawlat al-'Iraq al-Islamiyya ( Arabic دولة العراق الإسلامية) is an Umbrella organization
October 16 - The last MASH was decommissioned. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Due to the popularity of the series M*A*S*H, colloquial use might refer to any mobile military Field hospital. Demob redirects here For the television series see Demob (TV series.
October 17 - The United States population reaches 300 million based on a United States Census Bureau projection. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census
October 18 - Microsoft publicly releases Windows Internet Explorer 7. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer
October 19 - On the 19th anniversary of the 1987 stock market crash, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 12,000 for the first time gaining 19. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. In financial markets Black Monday refers to Monday, October 19, 1987, when Stock markets around the world crashed, shedding a The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( also called the DJIA, Dow 30, INDP, or informally the Dow Jones or The Dow) is one of several This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the best-known Stock market index in the world 05 points, or 0. 16%, to 12,011. 73.
October 23 - Jeffrey Skilling is sentenced to 24 years and 4 months in federal prison on charges relating to the financial collapse of Enron. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Jeffrey Keith "Jeff" Skilling (born November 25, 1953) was the CEO of Enron Corporation in 2001 Enron Creditors Recovery Corporation (formerly Enron Corporation, former NYSE ticker symbol ENE was an American Energy company based in
October 24 - NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft makes its first flyby of Venus (will be captured into Mercury's orbit on March 18, 2011). Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program The MErcury Surface Space ENvironment GEochemistry and Ranging ( MESSENGER) probe is a NASA Spacecraft, launched August 3, 2004 The VENUS ( V ictoria E xperimental N etwork U nder the S ea project is a cabled sea floor observatory operated by the University Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar.
October 25 - While denying the right to marry, the New Jersey Supreme Court otherwise grants equal social and financial benefits to same-sex couples. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Note! Article is BELOW this infobox scroll down --> The New Jersey Supreme Court is the highest court in the U ^[2]
October 27 - Last Ford Taurus rolls off Atlanta Assembly line. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Atlanta Assembly was an Automobile factory owned by Ford Motor Company in Hapeville Georgia.
October 27 - The St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The 2006 World Series, the 102nd edition of Major League Baseball 's championship series, began on October 21 and ended on October 27, and
October 29 - Aviation Development Company Flight 53 crashes shortly after take off in Nigeria. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Aviation Development Company Airlines (ADC Flight 53 was a scheduled passenger flight operated by ADC Airlines that crashed on October 29, 2006 shortly Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal
October 29 - Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is re-elected President of Brazil. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pronounced /lu'iz i'nasju 'lulɐ da 'siwvɐ/; born October 27, 1945) known simply as Lula, is the thirty-fifth and The President of Brazil is both the Head of state and Head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
October 30 - Former President of Chile Augusto Pinochet is placed under house arrest for crimes committed at the Villa Grimaldi detention centre. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (November Villa Grimaldi was a complex of buildings used for the Interrogation and Torture of Political prisoners by DINA, the Chilean
October 30 - An airstrike on a madrasah in Bajaur kills dozens of suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban militants. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. The Chenagai airstrike took place on October 30, 2006, around 500 am local time when several United States military Aircraft firing four to "Madrasa" and "Medrese" redirect here For the village in Azerbaijan see Mədrəsə. Al-Qaeda, alternatively spelled al-Qaida, al-Qa`ida or al-Qa`idah, ( Arabic:; ar-Latn ''al-qāʿidah'' Translation: The The Taliban ( طالبان, also anglicised as Taleban; translation "students" is a Sunni Islamist, predominately
October 30 - The Esperanza Fire burns over 61 square miles (160 km²) of Cabazon, California mountain territory. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. The Esperanza Fire was a wind-driven Arson -caused Wildfire that started in a river wash near Cabazon California.

November

November 1 - The Stardust Resort & Casino closes after 48 years of business in Las Vegas. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The Stardust Resort & Casino was a casino resort located on 63 acres along the famed Las Vegas Strip in Winchester Nevada. The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is an approximately 4 mile (6
November 3 - Iran successfully test-fires 3 new models of sea missiles in a show of force to assert its military capacities in the Gulf. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
November 3 - Ted Haggard resigns as president of the National Association of Evangelicals, after allegations of methamphetamine use and sexual relations with a male prostitute. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Ted Arthur Haggard ( June 27, 1956) is a former American evangelical Preacher. National Association of Evangelicals (NAE is an agency dedicated to coordinating cooperative ministry for evangelical denominations of Protestant Christians
November 5 - Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and two of his senior allies are sentenced to death by hanging after an Iraqi court finds them guilty of crimes against humanity. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. The President of Iraq is Iraq 's Head of state. Presidents of the Republic of Iraq (1958-2003 For most of the country's history Iraq's Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti ( Arabic: ar صدام حسين عبد المجيد التكريتي --> April 28 1937 &ndash December 30
November 7 - U.S. Midterm elections: Democrats win control of both houses of Congress for the first time since 1994. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat The 2006 United States midterm elections were held on Tuesday November 7 2006. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses
November 7 - In the U. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat S. congressional elections, Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison becomes the first Muslim elected to the House of Representatives. Keith Maurice Ellison (born August 4, 1963) is an American Lawyer and Politician belonging to the Democratic-Farmer-Labor The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate.
November 7 - The Japanese town of Saroma, Hokkaido is struck by a tornado, killing nine. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a town in the Tokoro District, Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan. On November 7, 2006, a deadly Tornado struck the town of Saroma Hokkaidō in northern Japan. It is the deadliest tornado in Japan since 1941.
November 8 - U. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigns; President Bush nominates Robert Gates, a former Central Intelligence Agency director, as his replacement. Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9 1932 is a United States Businessman, Politician, the 13th Secretary of Defense under President The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. Robert Michael Gates (born September 25 1943) is currently serving as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense. near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all Gates is then confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in on December 18. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the
November 8 - Margaret Chan is elected as the Director-General of the World Health Organization. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun, OBE
November 8 - A transit of Mercury occurs. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Transit of Mercury Closeup - Nov 8 2006jpg|right|thumb|300px|Close-up of Mercury during the Nov
November 11 - Edinburgh Place Ferry Pier, Hong Kong, completed the last journey of its 49-year operation. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Edinburgh Place Ferry Pier, often referred to as the "Star Ferry" Pier, was a Pier in Edinburgh Place, Central Hong Kong; the Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders
November 12 - Gerald Ford surpasses Ronald Reagan as the longest-lived President of the United States. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by
November 12 - The former Soviet republic of South Ossetia holds a referendum on independence from Georgia. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days South Ossetia ( or; Хуссар Ирыстон Xussar Iryston; Южная Осетия Yuzhnaya Osetiya; სამხრეთი ოსეთი Samxreti Referendum South Ossetia, independent partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus, formerly the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within Georgia ( საქართველო, Sakartvelo) is a Transcontinental country in the Caucasus region situated at the dividing line between
November 15 - Al Jazeera launches its English language news channel, Al Jazeera English. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. For the English-language channel see Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera (الجزيرة al-jazīrah,, meaning "The Island" Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour English-language News and current affairs TV channel headquartered in Doha, Qatar.
November 15 - Start of the Sales and Use Tax in Puerto Rico; a response to the Puerto Rico budget crisis of May 2006. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The 2006 Puerto Rico budget crisis was a Political, Economic, and Social crisis that saw much of the Government of Puerto Rico shut
November 15 - The U. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. S. state of Hawaii bans smoking in all enclosed public places. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the
November 16 - Rioting in Nukuʻalofa, the capital of Tonga, destroys approx. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Nukualofa, population 22400 ( 1996) is the Capital, chief Port and largest city of Tonga. The Kingdom of Tonga is an Archipelago in the south Pacific Ocean comprising 169 islands 36 of them inhabited stretching over a distance of about 800 kilometres (500 miles 80% of the CBD; 8 bodies found and foreign forces requested.
November 20 - Iran and Syria recognize the government of Iraq, restore diplomatic relations, and call for a peace conference. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states A peace conference is a Diplomatic meeting where representatives of certain States Armies, or other Warring parties converge to end
November 21 - Pierre Amine Gemayel, Lebanon's Minister of Industry, is assassinated in Beirut. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Pierre Amine Gemayel ( Arabic: ar '''بيار أمين الجميل''' commonly known as Pierre Gemayel Jr Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Beirut (بيروت Bayrūt) is the Capital and Largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2
November 21 - Israel's Supreme Court finds that Israel must recognize and register same-sex marriages celebrated in other countries. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Same-sex marriage (also referred to as gay marriage) is a term for a legally or Socially recognized Marriage between two people of the same
November 21 - A gas explosion in the coal mine Halemba in Ruda Slaska, Poland, kills 23 miners approximately 1,000 meters below ground. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Ruda Śląska is a city in south Poland with 149000 inhabitants (2001 member of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
November 22 - Dutch general election, 2006: The Christian Democratic Appeal wins a plurality of seats in The Netherlands. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The 2006 Dutch general elections were held in the Netherlands on Wednesday November 22, 2006, and followed the call for new elections after The Christian Democratic Appeal ( CDA) (Christen Democratisch Appèl is a Dutch Christian-democratic Political party. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
November 22 - A General Election is held for the House of Keys in the Isle of Man. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran A general election is an Election in which all or most members of a given political body are up for election The House of Keys (Kiare as Feed is the directly elected lower branch of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, the other branch being the Legislative The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical
November 22 - Ten people are trapped and killed in the Kolkata leather factory fire in India. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran The 2006 Kolkata leather factory fire was a deadly industrial Fire that occurred in West Bengal, India on November 22 2006 India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
November 23 - A series of car bombs and mortar attacks in Sadr City, Baghdad, kill at least 215 people and injure 257 others. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of The 2006 Sadr City bombings were a series of car bombs and mortar attacks in Iraq that began on November 23 at 1510 Baghdad time (1210 Sadr City ( مدينة الصدر) is a suburb district of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad (بغداد) is the Capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate, with which it is also coterminous
November 24 - Michael Stone is arrested for breaking into the parliament buildings at Stormont while armed. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Michael Stone (born 2 April 1955) is a loyalist Paramilitary and Artist. Parliament Buildings, known as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont area of Belfast, served as the seat of the Parliament of Northern Ireland Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair's deadline on Northern Ireland power-sharing. Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern ( Irish: Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachthairn, born 12 September 1951 is an Irish politician who served Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair (born 6 May 1953 is a British Politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
November 26 - US Judge James Robertson orders the US Treasury to change the dollar bill. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" James Robertson (born 1938) is a Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
November 30 - South Africa becomes the fifth nation to legalize gay marriage. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Same-sex marriage (also referred to as gay marriage) is a term for a legally or Socially recognized Marriage between two people of the same
November 30 - Typhoon Durian triggers a massive mudslide and kills at least 720 people in Albay province on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats }The 2006 Pacific typhoon season had no official bounds it ran year-round in 2006 but most Tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between Albay is a province of the Philippines Luzon is the largest and most economically and politically important Island in the Philippines and one of the three island groups in the country with Visayas The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
November 30 - Windows Vista, the newest version of operating system from Microsoft, released for volume license customers. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Windows Vista (ˈvɪstə is a line of Operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on Personal computers including home and business desktops Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer

December

December 1 - Felipe Calderón is sworn in as the President of Mexico by the Congress in Mexico. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican This article is about the current president of Mexico For the Filipino politician and historical figure see Felipe Calderón y Roca. The Constitutional Citizen President of the United Mexican States (the official title in Spanish is Ciudadano Presidente Constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos Congress (formally Congreso de la Unión or Congress of the Union) is the Legislative branch of the Mexican government. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.
December 1 - The 15th Asian Games start in Doha, Qatar; the closing ceremony takes place on December 15. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia 's Olympic -style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar Doha (الدوحة or Ad-Dōḥah) is the Capital city of Qatar. Qatar ( قطر; ˈqɑtˁɑr local pronunciation giṭar officially the State of Qatar (Arabic دولة قطر transliterated Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
December 2 - In Rome, about two million people, led by opposition leader Silvio Berlusconi, demonstrate against Romano Prodi's government. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 (born 29 September 1936 is an Italian politician, Entrepreneur, Real estate and Insurance Tycoon, Bank and Media proprietor (born 9 August 1939 is an Italian politician and statesman He served as President of the Council of Ministers (prime minister of Italy twice from 17 May
December 2 - Stephane Dion is elected the new Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, on the fourth ballot. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Stéphane Maurice Dion PC not change it to "Liberal"! --> MP The Liberal Party of Canada ( Parti libéral du Canada) colloquially known as the Grits (originally " Clear Grits " is a major Canadian political The Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention of 2006 was prompted by Paul Martin 's announcement that he would not lead the Liberal Party of Canada into another
December 3 - Ed Stelmach is elected the new Leader of the Progressive Conservatives, Alberta, after the second ballot results, and second choice votes for Ted Morton have been added up. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Edward Michael Stelmach (ˈstɛlmæk (born May 11 1951 is the current Premier of Alberta, Canada having served in this capacity since December 14 2006 The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is a provincial right-of-centre party in the Canadian province of Alberta. Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 Ed becomes the Premier-designate of Alberta. The Premier of Alberta is the First minister for the Canadian province of Alberta.
December 3 - Hugo Chávez is re-elected President of Venezuela. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias (born July 28 1954 is the current President of Venezuela. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela held presidential elections on 3 December 2006, to choose a president for the six-year term to begin on ||-||} Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->The President of Venezuela (Presidente
December 3 - Explosive demolition of Germany's tallest chimney at former Westerholt Power Station. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Westerholt Power Station was a Coal fired power station in Gelsenkirchen - Westerholt, Germany.
December 5 - The military seizes power in Fiji by means of a coup d'état led by Commodore Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Fiji (Matanitu ko Viti फ़िजी officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य The Fijian Coup d'état of December 2006 occurred as a continuation of the pressure which had been building since the military unrest of the 2000 Fijian coup d'état Commodore is a Military rank used in many navies for officers whose position exceeds that of a navy captain, but is less than Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, MSD, OStJ, Fijian Navy, known commonly as Frank Bainimarama and sometimes by the chiefly title
December 7 - Smoking is banned in all Ohio bars, restaurants, workplaces, and other public places. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads
December 9 - A fire at a hospital in Moscow kills 45 people. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city The 2006 Moscow hospital fire was a fire that occurred on December 9 in a drug addict rehabilitation centre in Southern Moscow, Russia Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
December 10 - Space Shuttle Mission STS-116 : Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center on the first night launch since the 2003 loss of Columbia. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V STS-116 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS flown by Space Shuttle '' Discovery''. Space Shuttle Discovery ( Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103 is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of The John F Kennedy Space Center ( KSC) is the NASA Space vehicle launch facility and Launch Control Center ( Spaceport) on The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle ''Columbia'' disintegrated over Texas
December 10 - Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Swede in space. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Arne Christer Fuglesang (born March 18, 1957) is a Swedish Physicist and an ESA Astronaut. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.
December 11 - The Holocaust conference is opened in Tehran, Iran by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office The International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust was a two-day conference that opened on December 11, 2006, in Tehran, Iran Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (محمود احمدی‌نژاد; born October 28, 1956) is the sixth and current President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
December 12 - Peugeot produce their last car at the Ryton Plant signalling the end of mass car production in a city that was once a major centre of the British motor industry; Coventry. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian For the article about the bicycle manufacturer see Cycles Peugeot. Ryton-on-Dunsmore is a Village and Civil parish in the Rugby district of Warwickshire, and is south-east of Coventry, England History The beginnings 1896&ndash1900 The British motor industry started when Frederick Simms became friends with Gottlieb Daimler, who had Coventry ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in the County of West Midlands in England.
December 13 - The Chinese River Dolphin or Baiji becomes extinct. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life The ( ( Lipotes vexillifer, Lipotes meaning "left behind"
December 13 - U. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) suffers a stroke during a radio interview.
December 14 - U. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people S. Spy Satellite USA 193, also known as NRO Launch 21 (NROL-21 or simply L-21) is launched and malfunctions soon after.
December 15 - Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter successfully flies for the first time. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Lockheed Martin ( is a large multinational Aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology Company formed in 1995 by the merger of WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
December 15 - An alleged assassination attempt on Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh sparks inter-Palestinian clashes. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Ismail Haniyeh ( Arabic: إسماعيل هنية sometimes transliterated as Ismail Haniya or Ismail Haniyah) (born January 1963 is a
December 15 - Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, abdicates in favour of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck a year earlier than expected. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born November 11, 1955) was the fourth Dragon King (Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan from 1972 to 2006 The Kingdom of Bhutan (buːˈtɑːn is a Landlocked nation in South Asia.
December 15 - The Japanese government passes a bill to upgrade the Japan Defense Agency to a Ministry. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The is one of Cabinet -level ministries of the Japanese government.
December 19 - Murder investigation when the bodies of five murdered prostitutes were discovered at different locations near Ipswich in Suffolk, England. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. The Ipswich 2006 serial murders took place during the November and December of 2006 when the bodies of five Murdered women were discovered at different locations near Ipswich
December 19 - A Libyan court sentences five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor to death for knowingly infecting hundreds of Libyan children with HIV. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab The HIV trial in Libya (or Bulgarian nurses affair) concerns the trials appeals and eventual release of six foreign medical workers charged with conspiring to deliberately infect The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Palestinian people or Palestinians ( الشعب الفلسطيني, ash-sha`b al-filasTīni; الفلسطينيون, al-filasTīnīyyūn Human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) is a Lentivirus (a member of the Retrovirus family that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
December 20 - Somalia: Islamic Courts Union fighters begin attacking the government-held town of Baidoa. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known The Islamic Courts Union ( ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية Ittihād al-mahākim The Battle of Baidoa began on December 20, 2006 when the Somali Transitional Federal Government 's forces (TFG allied with Ethiopian forces stationed Baidoa ( Baydhabo) is a city in south-central Somalia, situated 256 kilometers (159 miles by road northwest of the capital Mogadishu.
December 21 - Saparmurat Niyazov, the dictator of Turkmenistan dies unexpectedly, sparking world concern over a possible power vacuum and instability in this energy-rich country. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Saparmyrat Ataýewiç Nyýazow (θɑːpɑːrmɯːrɑːt niːjɑːðɒv ( 19 February, 1940, Gypjak, Turkmen SSR, Soviet Union Turkmenistan ( Türkmenistan; also known as Turkmenia) is a Turkic country in Central Asia.
December 22 - The Space Shuttle Discovery lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Space Shuttle Discovery ( Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103 is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of STS-116 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS flown by Space Shuttle '' Discovery''.
December 24 - Ethiopia admits its troops have intervened in Somalia. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page The War in Somalia is an ongoing armed conflict involving largely Ethiopian and Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG forces versus the Somali
December 26 - An oil pipeline explodes in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, killing at least 200 people. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. The 2006 Abule Egba pipeline explosion is a disaster that occurred in the heavily populated neighborhood of Abule Egba in Lagos, Nigeria on December Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Lagos ( pron ˈleɪgɒs or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas is the most populous Conurbation in Nigeria with
December 26 - The Hengchun earthquake in Taiwan kills two people, damaged about 15 historical buildings and several undersea cables, disrupting Internet and IDD telecommunication services in Asia. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. The 2006 Hengchun earthquake occurred on Tuesday December 26 2006 at 1225 UTC (2025 local time) with an Epicenter off the A submarine communications cable is a cable laid beneath the sea to carry Telecommunications between countries
December 29 - War in Somalia: Ethiopian and Transitional government troops capture Mogadishu without resistance. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II The War in Somalia is an ongoing armed conflict involving largely Ethiopian and Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG forces versus the Somali The Fall of Mogadishu occurred on December 28, 2006, when the militaries of Somalia 's Transitional Federal Government
December 30 - Saddam Hussein, former Iraq president, is executed in Baghdad. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti ( Arabic: ar صدام حسين عبد المجيد التكريتي --> April 28 1937 &ndash December 30 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. The execution of Saddam Hussein ' s death sentence occurred on December 30 2006. Baghdad (بغداد) is the Capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate, with which it is also coterminous
December 30 - The M/V Senopati Nusantara sinks in Indonesia, causing several hundred casualties. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St The MV Senopati Nusantara was an Indonesian ferry that sank in a storm on December 30, 2006. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia.
December 30 - The Free State Project completes its "First 1,000" pledge. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St The Free State Project (FSP is a plan to have 20000 individuals move to a single state in the United States, with the intent of influencing local
December 30 - The Spanish terrorist group ETA set off a bomb in Madrid Barajas International Airport, killing two Ecuadorians. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St eu '''Euskadi Ta Askatasuna''' or ETA ( Basque for "Basque Homeland and Freedom" ˈɛːta is an illegal armed Basque nationalist Separatist On the morning of December 30, 2006, an explosion took place in the carpark building attached to Terminal 4 of Madrid Barajas International Airport in Spain For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics.
December 31 - At least eleven bombs go off in Bangkok hours before the new year. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. The 2006 Bangkok bombings occurred on 31 December 2006 and 1 January 2007 during New Year's Eve festivities Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest
December 31 - The Met Office announces that England has experienced its warmest year since records began in 1659, with an average temperature of 10. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. For the UKMET model see Tropical cyclone forecast model. The Met Office (originally an abbreviation for Meteorological Office, 82 °C (51. 48 °F).

Major religious holidays

**2006 in other calendars**
Gregorian calendar	2006 MMVI
Ab urbe condita	2759
Armenian calendar	1455 ԹՎ ՌՆԾԵ
Bahá'í calendar	162 – 163
Berber calendar	2956
Buddhist calendar	2550
Burmese calendar	1368
Chinese calendar	4642/4702-12-2 (乙酉年十二月初二日) — to — 4643/4703-11-12 (丙戌年十一月十二日)
Coptic calendar	1722 – 1723
Ethiopian calendar	1998 – 1999
Hebrew calendar	5766 – 5767
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2061 – 2062
- Shaka Samvat	1928 – 1929
- Kali Yuga	5107 – 5108
Holocene calendar	12006
Iranian calendar	1384 – 1385
Islamic calendar	1426 – 1427
Japanese calendar	Heisei 18 (平成18年)
Korean calendar	4339
Thai solar calendar	2549
Unix time	1136073600 – 1167609599
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January 6 - Feast of Epiphany or Día de los Reyes Magos (Day of the Magi Kings) or La Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings). The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays is the current era name in Japan. The Heisei era started on January 8, 1989, just one day after the death of the reigning Emperor Hirohito The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Unix time, or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in Time, defined as the number of seconds elapsed since Midnight Coordinated Universal Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Epiphany ( Greek for "to manifest" or "to show" is a Christian Feast day which celebrates the "shining forth" or revelation of The Magi (singular Magus, from Latin via Greek μάγος; Old English: Mage; from Persian maguš and Kurdish
January 7 - Christmas in the Russian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic and other Eastern Christian church calendars. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental See also Eastern Orthodox Church Structure and organization The Slavic Orthodox Church is organized in a hierarchical structure The Serbian Orthodox Church ( Serbian: Српска Православна Црква / Srpska Pravoslavna Crkva; СПЦ / SPC) or the History of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Apostolic foundation Egypt is identified in the Bible as the place of refuge that the History Before the Union of Brest See also History of Christianity in Ukraine The Ukrainian Catholic church did not exist as such until the
January 10 - Islamic festival of Eid ul-Adha begins (ends on January 12). Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Eid al-Adha ( Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd ul-’Aḍḥā, Urdu: بقرعید or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople
January 11 - Vaikunta Ekadashi is observed by Hindus. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Ekadashi ( Sanskrit: eleven also spelled as Ekadasi) or Gyaars is the eleventh lunar day ( Tithi) of the shukla (bright or krishna A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical
January 14 - Mahayana Buddhist New Year. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Mahayana ( Sanskrit: mahāyāna, Devanagari: महायान 'Great Vehicle' is one of the two main existing schools of Buddhism and a term for
January 14 - Pongal Harvest Festival in Tamil Nadu. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Thai Pongal (தைப்பொங்கல் is a Harvest festival equivalent to a Thanksgiving event celebrated by Tamils across the world Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India.
January 15 - Maatu Pongal, Festival of Cows in Tamil Nadu. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated Ungulates a member of the Subfamily Bovinae of the family Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India.
January 16 - Uzhavar Tirunaal, Farmer's Day in Tamil Nadu. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. A farmer is a person who raises living organisms for food or raw materials Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India.
January 29 - Year of the Dog, 4703, begins. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. The Dog ( 狗) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Chinese/Asian New Year.
January 31 - Muslim New Year. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes The Islamic New Year is a cultural event which Muslims observe on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.
February 1 - Imbolc Cross-quarter day (Celebrated on February 2 in some places). Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Imbolc is one of the four principal festivals of the Irish calendar, celebrated among Gaelic peoples and some other Celtic cultures either at the beginning A cross-quarter day is a day falling approximately halfway between a Solstice and an Equinox. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor
February 9 - Day of Ashurah. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. The Day of Ashura ( ar عاشوراء, Ashura Ashoura and other spellings is on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax
February 13 - Tu Bishvat. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Tu Bishvat (or Tu B'Shevat) ( ט״ו בשבט) is a minor Jewish holiday in the Hebrew month of Shevat usually sometime in late January or early February
February 28 - Mardi Gras. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule " Mardi Gras " ( French for Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday.
March 13 - Jewish holiday of Purim begins at sunset. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Purim ( Hebrew: פורים Pûrîm " lots " related to Akkadian pūru) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates
March 14 - Sikh New Year. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism.
March 21 - Iranian New Year's Day (Norouz). Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Nowrūz ( /noruz/ ↔, (English New Day various local pronunciations and spellings) is the traditional Iranian New year Holiday celebrated
March 30 - Hindu New Year. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical
April 5 - Qingming Festival. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop The Qingming Festival ( Vietnamese language: Tết Thanh Minh meaning Clear and Bright Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival on the 104th day after
April 11 - Birth anniversary of Muhammad. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics
April 12 - Pesach or Passover begins at sunset, continues for a week. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Passover ( Hebrew, Yiddish: פֶּסַח Pesach, Tiberian: pɛsaħ Israeli: Pesah, Pesakh, Yiddish Passover ( Hebrew, Yiddish: פֶּסַח Pesach, Tiberian: pɛsaħ Israeli: Pesah, Pesakh, Yiddish
April 13 - Theravada Buddhist New Year. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
April 13 - Punjabi New Year. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Punjabi may refer to The Punjabi language of Pakistan and India Punjabi grammar List of Punjabi
April 14 - Good Friday in the Western Church Calendar, Sikh Holiday of Vaisakhi. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday ("Pascha" Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. Vaisakhi (ਵਸਾਖੀ vaisākhī, also known as Baisakhi) is an ancient Harvest festival in Punjab, which also marks beginning of
April 14 - Puththaandu Tamil New Year in the Tamil Calendar, observed by people in Tamil Nadu. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Tamil people (also called Tamils or Tamilians) ( are an Ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, a state in India, and the north-eastern Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India.
April 16 - Easter in the Western Church Calendar. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year.
April 21 - Good Friday in the Eastern Church Calendar. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday ("Pascha"
April 23 - Easter in the Eastern Church Calendar. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year.
May 1 - Beltane Cross-quarter day. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Beltane is the anglicized spelling of Bealtaine ( or Bealltainn ( the Gaelic names for either the month of May or the festival that takes place on A cross-quarter day is a day falling approximately halfway between a Solstice and an Equinox.
June 1 - Jewish holiday of Shavuot begins at sunset. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage Hebrew: שבועות, lit
August 1 - Lammas Cross-quarter day. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman In some English-speaking countries in the Northern Hemisphere, August 1 is Lammas Day (loaf-mass day the Festival of the first Wheat A cross-quarter day is a day falling approximately halfway between a Solstice and an Equinox.
August 2 - Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av begins at sundown; it extends until the night of August 3. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Tisha B'Av (תשעה באב or he ט׳ באב "the Ninth of Av," is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day ( Tisha Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus.
September 22 - Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Rosh Hashanah (ראש השנה literally "head of the year" Biblical: ˈɾoʃ haʃːɔˈnɔh Israeli haʃaˈna Yiddish: hɑˈʃɔnə is a Jewish Continues until nightfall of the 24th.
September 23 - First day of Ramadan. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Ramadan or Ramazan ( Arabic: رمضان Ramaḍān) is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic
October 1 - Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur begins at sundown. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Yom Kippur (יוֹם כִּפּוּר ˈjɔm kiˈpur also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays Its Ends at nightfall of the 2nd. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule
October 21 - Hindu festival of Diwali. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal (Markiscarali is a major Indian and Nepalese festival and a significant
October 23 - Islamic festival of Eid ul-Fitr. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr (عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr) often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim Holiday that marks the end of
October 31 - Samhain Cross-quarter day. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Samhain (ˈsaʊn or /ˈsɑːwɪn/ Irish /ˈsˠaunʲ/ from the Old Irish samain) is the word for November in a few Gaelic languages A cross-quarter day is a day falling approximately halfway between a Solstice and an Equinox.
December 15 - Hannukah. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Hanukkah (חנוכה alt Chanukah) also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the
December 21 - Wiccans celebrate the festival of Yule. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Yule is a winter festival historically celebrated primarily in northern Europe but now celebrated in many other countries in various forms
December 25 - Christmas in the Western Church Calendar. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian
December 31 - Islamic festival of Eid ul-Adha begins (ends on January 2, 2007). Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Eid al-Adha ( Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd ul-’Aḍḥā, Urdu: بقرعید or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Ongoing

War in Iraq. The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or the War in Iraq, is an ongoing Military campaign

Births

June 3 - Countess Leonore of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, daughter of Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands and Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Early life Petra Laurentien Brinkhorst was born in Leiden on 25 May 1966 the daughter of the former Dutch minister of Economic Affairs Laurens Jan Brinkhorst and Issue
June 18 - Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, daughter of Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau and Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Names Joanna refers to her father Johan Friso Zaria refers to the Slavonian goddess Zaria. Early life She was born Mabel Martine Los to Henk Los and Flos Kooman Education and work The prince studied in 1988 mechanical engineering at the University of California Berkeley, and from 1988 to 1994 at Delft University of Technology
September 6 - Prince Hisahito of Akishino, son of Princess Akishino and Prince Akishino, the prince is third in line to the throne of Japan. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Early life Princess Kiko is the eldest daughter of Kawashima Tatsuhiko Professor of Geology at Gakushuin University, and his wife Kazuyo Early life and education The prince was born 30 November 1965 at the Aoyama Detached Palace in Tokyo For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
October 24 - World's youngest premature baby (22 weeks in the womb)^[3]
October 25 - Krista and Tatiana Hogan, notable conjoined twins. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Premature birth (also known as preterm birth) is the Birth of a Baby before the standard period of Pregnancy is completed Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Krista Hogan and Tatiana Hogan (born October 25 2006) are craniopagus Conjoined twins.

Deaths

Main article: Deaths in 2006

January

Ibrahim Rugova

Coretta Scott King

January 1 - Charles Steen, American geologist, The "Uranium King" (b. The following is a list of notable deaths in 2006. Links to other years follow Prof Dr Ibrahim Rugova ( December 2, 1944 – January 21, 2006) was a politician of Albanian descent who was the first Coretta Scott King (April 27 1927 January 30 2006 was an American Author and Activist, perhaps most recognized as the wife of Martin New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Charles A Steen (1919 – 2006-01-01) was a Geologist who made and lost a fortune after discovering a rich Uranium deposit in Utah during the 1919)
January 2 - John Woodnutt, British actor (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. John Woodnutt ( 3 March 1924 – 2 January 2006) was a British actor 1924)
January 2 - Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, first female Philippine Supreme Court Justice (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Cecilia Muñoz-Palma ( November 22, 1913 — January 2, 2006) was a Filipino Jurist and the first Woman The Supreme Court of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas or Korte Suprema) is the country's highest judicial court as well 1913)
January 3 - Steve Rogers, Australian rugby player (b. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Steve Rogers ( November 29, 1954 – January 3, 2006) was an Australian Rugby league footballer 1954)
January 3 - Bill Skate, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (b. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Sir William Jack Skate KCMG ( September 26, 1953 &ndash January 3, 2006) was a Papua New Guinea politician and statesman The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea is Papua New Guinea's Head of government, consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority 1954)
January 4 - Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (b. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1943 &ndash 4 January 2006) (مكتوم بن راشد آلمكتوم) also referred to as Sheikh Maktoum ( Honourific The Prime Minister is the Head of Government of the United Arab Emirates. 1946)
January 4 - Robert Howard White, Mayor of Papatoetoe, New Zealand (b. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Robert (Bob Howard White, QSO, CStJ, JP, ( 25 December 1914 – 4 January 2006) was a New Zealand politician Suburb New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island 1914)
January 6 - Lou Rawls, American singer (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Louis Allen Rawls ( December 1, 1933 &ndash January 6, 2006) was an American Soul music, Jazz, and 1933)
January 8 - Tony Banks, Baron Stratford, British politician (b. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Anthony Louis Banks Baron Stratford ( 8 April 1943 &ndash 8 January 2006) known as Tony Banks, was a British politician 1943)
January 9 - Andy Caldecott, Australian motorcycle racer (b. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006 was an Off road Motorcycle racer born in Keith South Australia. Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all Sporting aspects of Motorcycling. 1964)
January 14 - Jim Gary, American sculptor (b. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Jim Gary ( March 17, 1939 – January 14, 2006) was an American sculptor popularly known for his large colorful creations 1939)
January 14 - Shelley Winters, American actress (b. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Shelley Winters (August 18 1920 &ndash January 14 2006 was an American actress who appeared in dozens of films as well as on stage and television 1920)
January 15 - Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, GCB, GCMG ( صاحب السمو الأمير الشيخ جابر الأحمد الجابر الصباح)‎ ( June This is an (incomplete list of Emirs of Kuwait: The Sabah dynasty came to power in 1752 before which date the Bani Khalid tribe ruled the region 1926)
January 19 - Wilson Pickett, American singer (b. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Wilson Pickett ( March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B / Rock and Roll and soul 1941)
January 19 - Geoff Rabone, New Zealand cricket player (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Geoffrey Osborne Rabone (born 6 November 1921 in Gore, Southland New Zealand and died 19 January 2006 in Auckland) was a Cricketer who 1921)
January 21 - Ibrahim Rugova, first President of Kosovo (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Prof Dr Ibrahim Rugova ( December 2, 1944 – January 21, 2006) was a politician of Albanian descent who was the first The President of the Republic of Kosovo (Kryetari i Kosovës or Serbian: sr-Cyrl председник Косова is Head of State of the Republic 1944)
January 24 - Chris Penn, American actor (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Christopher Shannon Penn ( October 10 1965 &ndash January 24 2006) was an American Film and Television 1965)
January 25 - Anna Malle, American pornographic actress (b. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Anna Malle ( September 9, 1967 – January 25, 2006) was an American Pornographic actress. 1967)
January 27 - Johannes Rau, President of Germany (b. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Johannes Rau ( January 16, 1931 &ndash January 27, 2006) was a German Politician of the SPD. The President of Germany (deutscher Bundespräsident is Germany 's Head of state. 1931)
January 28 - Yitzchak Kadouri, Iraqi-born rabbi (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted ATTENTION! PLEASE READ BEFORE EDITING!!! ATTENTION! PLEASE READ BEFORE EDITING!!! The birth-year issue is a confusing one 1900)
January 30 - Coretta Scott King, American civil rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Coretta Scott King (April 27 1927 January 30 2006 was an American Author and Activist, perhaps most recognized as the wife of Martin Martin Luther King Jr ( January 15, 1929 April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, Activist and prominent leader 1927)

February

Betty Friedan

February 1 - Dick Brooks, American auto racer (b. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Betty Friedan ( February 4, 1921 – February 5, 2006) was an American feminist, activist and Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Dick Brooks ( April 14 1942 &ndash February 1 2006) was an American NASCAR driver 1942)
February 1 - Bryce Harland, New Zealand diplomat (b. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen William (Bryce Harland QSO, ( 1931 - 1 February 2006) distinguished New Zealand diplomat and academic who served as New Zealand's first Ambassador 1931)
February 3 - Al Lewis, American actor (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 1923)
February 4 - Betty Friedan, American feminist, activist, and writer (b. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Betty Friedan ( February 4, 1921 – February 5, 2006) was an American feminist, activist and 1921)
February 8 - Ron Greenwood, English football manager (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Ronald 'Ron' Greenwood CBE ( 11 November 1921 — 9 February 2006) was an English football player and manager 1921)
February 8 - Akira Ifukube, Japanese classical music/film composer (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Akira Ifukube (伊福部昭 Ifukube Akira, May 31, 1914 &ndash February 8, 2006) was a Japanese composer of classical 1914)
February 9 - Sir Freddie Laker, British airline entrepreneur (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Sir Frederick Alfred Laker ( 6 August, 1922 &ndash 9 February, 2006) was a British Airline Entrepreneur, best 1922)
February 10 - J Dilla, American music producer (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead James Dewitt Yancey ( February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an 1974)
February 12 - Ken Hart, American composer, journalist, and playwright (b. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Ken Hart ( May 7 1917 - February 12 2006) was an American World War II pilot publisher composer actor editor lobbyist writer 1917)
February 13 - Andreas Katsulas, Greek-American actor (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Andrew C "Andreas" Katsulas (May 18 1946 – February 13 2006 was an American Actor perhaps best known for his roles as Ambassador G'Kar in 1946)
February 13 - P. F. Strawson, English philosopher (b. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Sir Peter Frederick Strawson ( 23 November 1919 &ndash 13 February 2006) was an English philosopher 1919)
February 14 - Shoshana Damari, Israeli singer and actress (b. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Shoshana Damari ( Hebrew: שושנה דמארי born 1923 died February 14 2006) was an Israeli Singer and Actress. 1923)
February 15 - Sun Yun-suan, Premier of the Republic of China (b. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Sun Yun-suan ( Chinese: 孫運璿 Pinyin: Sūn Yùnxuán ( November 11, 1913 – February 15, 2006) was a Chinese The President of the Executive Yuan ( commonly known in English as the Premier of Taiwan ( is the head of the Executive Yuan, the Executive 1913)
February 16 - Ernie Stautner, German-born American football player (b. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Ernest Alfred Stautner (April 20 1925 &ndash February 16 2006 was a German -born American football player and coach who starred as a Defensive 1925)
February 20 - Lucjan Wolanowski, Polish journalist, writer and traveler (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Lucjan Wilhelm Wolanowski (born Lucjan Kon on February 26, 1920, Warsaw, Poland, died February 20, 2006 1920)
February 22 - Anthony Burger, American musician and singer (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Anthony John Burger ( June 5, 1961 – February 22, 2006) was an American Musician and Singer, most closely 1961)
February 22 - Sinnathamby Rajaratnam, Singapore politician (b. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Early life The second child of Sabapathy Pillai Sinnathamby and his wife both of Sri Lankan Tamil descent Rajaratnam was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 1925)
February 23 - Mauri Favén, Finnish painter (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Professor Mauri Favén (born 26 August 1920 in Tampere, &ndash 23 February 2006 in Helsinki) was a Finnish 1920)
February 23 - Zarra, Spanish footballer (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Telmo Zarraonaindía Montoya ( 20 January, 1921, in Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain - 23 February, 2006, 1921)
February 24 - Don Knotts, American actor (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Jesse Donald Knotts ( July 21, 1924 &ndash February 24, 2006) was an American comedic Actor best known 1924)
February 24 - Dennis Weaver, American actor (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the William Dennis Weaver ( June 4[[ 924]] &ndash February 24 2006) was an Emmy Award -winning American Actor, best known for 1924)
February 25 - Darren McGavin, American actor (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 &ndash February 25, 2006) was an American Actor best 1922)
February 25 - Florian ZaBach, American musician and TV personality (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Florian ZaBach (c August 15, 1918 - February 25, 2006) was an American musician and TV personality 1931)
February 27 - Linda Smith, English comedian (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Linda Smith ( 29 January 1958 &ndash 27 February 2006) was an English stand-up comic and comedy writer 1958)
February 28 - Ron Cyrus, American politician, father of Billy Ray Cyrus (b. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Ronald Ray “Ron” Cyrus ( July 10 1935 &ndash February 28 2006) was a popular Democratic politician and public servant in Greenup Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25 1961 is a Grammy Award -nominated American Country music singer songwriter and actor from Flatwoods 1935)

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Slobodan Milošević

Caspar Weinberger

March 1 - Harry Browne, American Libertarian Presidential candidate (b. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger ( August 18, 1917 &ndash March 28, 2006) was an American politician and Secretary Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Harry Browne ( 17 June 1933 – 1 March 2006) was an American libertarian Writer, Politician, 1933)
March 1 - Peter Osgood, English footballer (b. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Peter Leslie Osgood ( February 20, 1947 - March 1, 2006) was an English footballer who was active during the 1960s and 1970s 1947)
March 1 - Peter Snow, New Zealand doctor
March 2 - Jack Wild, English actor (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Dr Peter Snow (died March 1 2006) was a General practitioner who served the New Zealand rural community of Tapanui for over 30 years Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Jack Wild ( 30 September 1952 &ndash 2 March 2006) was an English Actor who achieved fame for his roles in both stage 1952)
March 3 - William Herskovic, Hungarian Holocaust hero and philanthropist (b. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian William Herskovic (June 1914 - March 3 2006) was a Holocaust survivor and humanitarian 1914)
March 4 - Dave Rose, American artist (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth David Rose (1910-1990 was a British-born American songwriter composer arranger and orchestra leader 1910)
March 4 - Edgar Valter, Estonian illustrator and cartoonist (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Edgar Valter ( 21 September 1929 Tallinn - 4 March 2006 Tartu) was an Estonian writer and illustrator of children's books 1929)
March 4 - John Reynolds Gardiner, American author and engineer (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth John Reynolds Gardiner ( December 6, 1944 - March 4, 2006) was an American Author and Engineer. 1944)
March 6 - Dana Reeve, American actress, wife of Christopher Reeve (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Dana Reeve ( March 17 1961 – March 6 2006) was an American actress, Singer, and activist for disability Christopher D'Olier Reeve ( September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American Actor, director, 1961)
March 6 - Kirby Puckett, U. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Kirby Puckett (March 14 1960 – March 6 2006 was a Center fielder S. baseball player (b. 1960)
March 6 - King Floyd, American singer (b. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of King Floyd III or King Floyd (born February 13 1945 - died March 6, 2006) was 1945)
March 8 - Brian Barratt-Boyes, New Zealand heart surgeon (b. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Sir Brian Gerald Barratt-Boyes KBE ( January 13, 1924 - March 8, 2006) was a pioneering heart surgeon from New Zealand 1924)
March 9 - Hanka Bielicka, Polish actress (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Anna Weronika Bielicka ( 9 November 1915 - 9 March 2006) was a Polish singer and actress known by the name Hanna 1915)
March 9 - John Profumo, British politician (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. John Dennis Profumo, CBE ( January 30, 1915 Kensington, London, England – March 9, 2006) 1915)
March 11 - Bernie Geoffrion, Canadian hockey player (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Bernard Joseph André Geoffrion ( February 16 1931 – March 11 2006) nicknamed " Boom Boom " was a Quebec professional 1931)
March 11 - Slobodan Milošević, President of Serbia (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty The President of Serbia is the Head of state of the Republic of Serbia. 1941)
March 13 - Maureen Stapleton, American actress (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Lois Maureen Stapleton ( June 21, 1925 &ndash March 13, 2006) was an American Academy Award -winning actress 1925)
March 13 - Peter Tomarken, American game show host (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Peter David Tomarken ( December 7, 1942 March 13, 2006) was an American Television personality primarily known as the 1942)
March 14 - Lennart Meri, President of Estonia (b. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Lennart Georg Meri (ˈlennɑr̺t ˈg̥eorg̥ ˈmer̺i ( March 29, 1929 – March 14, 2006) was a Writer, Film director The President of the Republic (Eesti Vabariigi President is the Head of state of the Republic of Estonia. 1929)
March 15 - George Mackey, American mathematician (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, George Whitelaw Mackey (February 1 1916 in St Louis, Missouri – March 15 2006 in Belmont, Massachusetts) was an American Mathematician 1916)
March 23 - Cindy Walker, American songwriter (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Cindy Walker ( July 20, 1918 - March 23, 2006) was an American singer/songwriter and dancer 1918)
March 24 - Lynne Perrie, English actress (b. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Lynne Perrie ( 7 April, 1931 - 24 March, 2006) was an English actress. 1931)
March 25 - Rocio Durcal, Spanish singer and actress (b. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Rocío Dúrcal ( October 4, 1944 - March 25, 2006) born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish 1944)
March 25 - Buck Owens, American musician (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens Jr, (August 12 1929 – March 25 2006 was an American Singer and Guitarist, with 20 number-one hits on the 1929)
March 26 - Paul Dana, American race car driver (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Paul Dana ( April 15 1975 – March 26 2006) was an American race car 1975)
March 27 - Stanislaw Lem, Polish writer (b. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Stanisław Lem ( sta'ɲiswaf lɛm 12 September 1921 – 27 March 2006 was a Polish Science fiction, philosophical and satirical writer 1921)
March 28 - Caspar Weinberger, United States Secretary of Defense (b. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger ( August 18, 1917 &ndash March 28, 2006) was an American politician and Secretary The United States Secretary of Defense ( SECDEF) is the head of the U 1917)

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John Kenneth Galbraith

April 2 - Nina Schenk von Stauffenberg, German wife of soldier Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Elisabeth Magdalena (Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg ( 27 August, 1913 &ndash 2 April, 2006) was the Wife of Colonel Claus Philipp Maria Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg ( 15 November 1907 &ndash 21 July 1944) was a German army officer 1913)
April 4 - Denis Donaldson, Irish Republican informer (b. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Denis Martin Donaldson ( Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1950 &ndash April 4, 2006 in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland) was 1950)
April 5 - Gene Pitney, American singer (b. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Gene Francis Alan Pitney ( February 17 1940 &ndash April 5 2006) was an American Singer and Songwriter. 1941)
April 6 - Francis L. Kellogg, U. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Francis Leonard Kellogg ( January 5, 1917 &ndash April 6, 2006) was a Diplomat, a special assistant to the Secretary of State S. diplomat and prominent socialite (b. 1917)
April 8 - Gerard Reve, Dutch author (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Gerard Kornelis van het Reve (born December 14, 1923 in Amsterdam, Netherlands &ndash died April 8, 2006 in Zulte 1923)
April 11 - Proof, American rapper (D12) (b. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. DeShaun Dupree Holton ( October 2 1973 &ndash April 11 2006) better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the rap D12 (also known as D-12, The Dirty Dozen, D-Twizzy and Detroit-Twelve) is an American hip hop group from Detroit 1973)
April 11 - Les Foote, Australian footballer (b. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Leslie Roy Foote (20 August 1924 &ndash 11 April 2006 was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League. 1924)
April 11 - June Pointer, American singer (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. June Antoinette Pointer Whitmore ( November 30, 1953 – April 11, 2006) was an American Pop/

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Contents

Events of 2006

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Major religious holidays

Ongoing

Births

Deaths

January

February

March

April

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