October 2, 2006

October 2, 2006, was a Monday. It was 17 years, 6 months, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 2, 2006:

United States: "Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake
United Kingdom: "I Don't Feel Like Dancing" by Scissor Sisters

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 2006

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
Money Maker - Ludacris Featuring Pharrell
Too Little Too Late - JoJo
London Bridge - Fergie
Lips Of An Angel - Hinder

Play the top songs from 2006
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2006. Take a trip back to the peak days of Shakira, Sean Paul, Justin Timberlake, Gnarls Barkley and Beyoncé.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Open Season" was at the top of the box office on October 2, 2006.

Facts

This date was 6,408 days ago. Approximately 214 months have passed. It was the 275th day of 2006, in week 40. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 17 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 71 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 2, 2006

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, October 2, 2006. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Don't Feel Like Dancing" by Scissor Sisters is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Open Season is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones have now become the norm. Furthermore, the quality of these cameras is continuing to increase with each new phone release. We are now entering an age where any event can be instantly photographed or recorded. Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account.

It's 2006, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Daniel Powter, Sean Paul, Nelly Furtado, James Blunt, Gnarls Barkley, Shakira and Natasha Bedingfield. A rock music genre called "Emo" is extremely popular at the moment. The genre, which stands for "emotional hardcore", has created a subculture of "Emos" who dye their hair black and wear thick-framed glasses. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Adrienne Shelly, James Brown, Gerald Ford, and Bam Bam Bigelow would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Smallville", "America's Next Top Model", "How I Met Your Mother", and "Dexter". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Age of Empires III", "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories", "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter", and "Saints Row". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "Johnny Test", "Hannah Montana", and "Mr. Meaty".

Popular toys at the moment include Baby Annabell, K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower, LEGO Star Wars, and Pixel Chix.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 2, 2006.

"Smack that all on the floor..."
At the end of September in 2006, Akon and Eminem teamed up to release the catchy song "Smack That".
LOLcats
An Internet meme called "LOLcats" was incredibly popular. The meme consisted of photographs of cats with captions that had intentionally poor grammar and spelling.
Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"
"Not Ready to Make Nice" by the Dixie Chicks would go on to win a Grammy for 2006's Record of the Year.
2006 in music
Popular music artists in 2006 included Fergie, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Sean Paul, James Blunt, Daniel Powter, Chamillionaire, Rihanna, Nelly Furtado, Cassie, Gnarls Barkley, The Pussycat Dolls, Snow Patrol, Beyoncé and Akon.
The HD DVD war
Two HD DVD formats called Blu-ray and HD DVD were competing with each other to become the de facto high-definition standard. During this "war", certain movies and TV shows could only be found on Blu-ray or HD DVD, as film studios quickly aligned themselves with the format that they wanted to win. In rental stores, it was common to see a separate section for both of these formats. Of course, this often led to people buying or renting the wrong one.
The highest paid celebrities in 2006
According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2006 were Tom Cruise, The Rolling Stones, Oprah Winfrey, U2, Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg, Howard Stern, 50 Cent, James Gandolfini and Dan Brown.
Who were the best NBA players in 2006?
In 2006, the best NBA players were Steve Nash, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Elton Brand, Tim Duncan, Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups, Dwyane Wade, Shawn Marion, Carmelo Anthony, Yao Ming, Allen Iverson and Gilbert Arenas.
Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars
During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
Time Person of the Year 2006
In 2006, the Time Person of the Year was listed as "You". This was in recognition of how everyone had the ability to become a content creator on the Internet.
Keira Knightley
21-year-old English actress Keira Knightley was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2006.
Best soccer players in the world
In 2006, the best soccer players were Fabio Cannavaro, Gianluigi Buffon, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, Samuel Eto'o, Miroslav Klose, Didier Drogba, Andrea Pirlo, Jens Lehmann and Deco.
2006 in movies
Movies that hit the big screen in 2006 included The Da Vinci Code, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Casino Royale, Night at the Museum, Cars, X-Men: The Last Stand, Mission: Impossible III, Superman Returns, Happy Feet, The Departed, The Pursuit of Happyness, Apocalypto, and "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan".
The Departed
The film "The Departed" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006.
Bebo
By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
Music stores are going out of business
Many music stores were closing their doors for the last time. The ease of downloading and streaming music meant that the business model of selling CDs was quickly becoming nonviable.
Crocs
Throughout 2006, foam clogs called Crocs surged in popularity, with sales tripling over the course of the year.
Cameras on phones become the norm
By 2005 and 2006, cameras on cellphones had become the norm. People could now take photographs and record videos in an instant. This was the beginning of a new era in which no event would go uncaptured.
Happy Slapping
A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.
MySpace
MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
Scene kids
"Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.
Ugg boots
Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
Landline phones begin to die out
The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
Internet usage increases dramatically
From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
MSN Messenger and AIM
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 2, 2006.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 2, 2006.

September 4, 2006:
• Australian wildlife expert and television personality, Steve Irwin, dies after being struck by a stingray.
• The first episode of "Curious George" is aired on TV.
September 6, 2006: Facebook announces its new "News Feed" feature.
September 7, 2006: Irish politics: Mary Harney resigns as leader of the Progressive Democrats.
September 12, 2006: My Chemical Romance release their single "Welcome to the Black Parade".
September 13, 2006: A shooting occurs at a college in Montreal, Canada. One person is killed and nineteen people are injured.
September 15, 2006: Philip DeFranco creates his YouTube channel.
September 16, 2006: The first two episodes of the children's television series "Handy Manny" are aired on Playhouse Disney.
September 19, 2006: The Royal Thai Army stages a coup in Thailand, removing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from power.
September 22, 2006:
• The movie Children of Men (2006) is released.
• The video game "Just Cause" is released.
• 23 people are killed when a maglev train collides with a maintenance vehicle near Lathen, Germany.
September 24, 2006:
• Wrestling: It is announced that former WWE wrestler Kurt Angle has joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
• Golf: Europe wins the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club in County Kildare, Ireland.
September 26, 2006: Akon releases the song "Smack That", featuring Eminem.
September 27, 2006:
• The Last King of Scotland (2006) is released.
• It is reported that actor Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in "Saved by the Bell", is releasing a sex tape.
September 28, 2006: The first episode of the comedy series "Ugly Betty" is aired.
October 1, 2006: The first episode of "Dexter" is aired.
This date: October 2, 2006
October 4, 2006: Wikileaks is launched.
October 5, 2006: Akon releases the song "I Wanna Love You", featuring Snoop Dogg.
October 6, 2006: The Departed (2006) is released in cinemas.
October 11, 2006:
• The dark fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth" is released.
• Former baseball player Cory Lidle dies after his plane crashes into a building in New York City.
October 16, 2006:
• Idaho crime: Serial killer Joseph Duncan III is sentenced to life in prison for three counts of kidnapping.
• The Pussycat Dolls release their single "Wait A Minute", featuring Timbaland.
October 17, 2006:
• The video game "Bully" is released for the PlayStation 2.
• EA DICE release the video game "Battlefield 2142".
October 20, 2006: The Prestige (2006) is released.
October 23, 2006:
• Beyonce releases her single "Irreplaceable".
• The song "Fergalicious" is released by Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie.
October 24, 2006: Taylor Swift releases her debut album.
October 30, 2006:
• Fred Figglehorn uploads his first "Fred" video to YouTube.
• The "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright claims his first victim.
October 31, 2006: Canadian singer Nelly Furtado releases her single "Say It Right".
November 1, 2006: Actress Adrienne Shelly is found murdered at her apartment in Manhattan.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 2, 2006, will have the star sign Libra.
Zodiac Element: Air.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2006 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
Native American Zodiac: October 2, 2006 falls under the Raven.
Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2006

Television shows that people were watching in October 2006:

Dexter

Ugly Betty

Eureka

Psych

The Hills

Yo Momma

How I Met Your Mother

Bones

Prison Break

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Hogan Knows Best

Grey's Anatomy

Kids TV shows on October 2, 2006

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2006:

Mr. Meaty

Curious George

The Hills

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Hannah Montana

Wonder Pets!

Ben 10

Everybody Hates Chris

Johnny Test

Go, Diego, Go!

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

Popular toys and games in 2006

Toys and games that were popular in 2006:

Roboraptor

Pixel Chix

Bratz Babyz

Amazing Amanda (doll)

7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker

Magic Glow Doodle Bear

Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab

LEGO Star Wars

The Xbox 360

Magnetix

K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower

Dora's Talking House

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2006.

FIFA 07

Just Cause

Saints Row

Dead Rising

Scarface: The World Is Yours

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!

Kingdom Hearts II

The Godfather

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Black

Mario Kart DS

Were you born on October 2, 2006?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2006.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 2, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 2.

Mahatma Gandhi

Activist Deceased
Born on October 2, 1869
He was not alive on this date.

Johnnie Cochran

American lawyer Deceased
Born on October 2, 1937
He was not alive on this date.

Sting

Singer
Born on October 2, 1951
He turned 55 on this day in 2006.

Lorraine Bracco

Actress
Born on October 2, 1954
She turned 52 on this day in 2006.

Yokozuna

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 2, 1966
He was not alive on this date.

Proof

Rapper Deceased
Born on October 2, 1973
He was not alive on this date.

Matt Hancock

British politician
Born on October 2, 1978
He turned 28 on this day in 2006.

Huda Kattan

Makeup artist
Born on October 2, 1983
She turned 23 on this day in 2006.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 2, 2006.

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on October 2, 2006 was most likely conceived around January 9, 2006.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 2, 2006 is close to June 25, 2007.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 2, 2006:

6,408 days have passed since this date.
915 weeks have passed.
553,651,200 seconds have passed since October 2, 2006.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 645,926,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 285,684,019,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 92,275,200 times.
You have taken approximately 47,614,003 steps. That's roughly 21,162 miles.
6,643,814 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 2006

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to October 2, 2006

News, nostalgia, and fads

"Smack that all on the floor..."

LOLcats

Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"

2006 in music

The HD DVD war

The highest paid celebrities in 2006

Who were the best NBA players in 2006?

Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

Time Person of the Year 2006

Keira Knightley

Best soccer players in the world

2006 in movies

The Departed

Bebo

Music stores are going out of business

Crocs

Cameras on phones become the norm

Happy Slapping

MySpace

Scene kids

Ugg boots

Landline phones begin to die out

Internet usage increases dramatically

MSN Messenger and AIM