January 12, 2006

January 12, 2006, was a Thursday. It was 18 years, 9 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 12, 2006:

United States: "Laffy Taffy" by D4L
United Kingdom: "That's My Goal" by Shayne Ward

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 12, 2006

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

Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
Run It! - Chris Brown
Grillz - Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
Laffy Taffy - D4L
Photograph - Nickelback

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 "Hostel" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 6,872 days ago. Approximately 229 months have passed. It was the 12th day of 2006, in week 02. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 76 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 12, 2006

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Thursday, January 12, 2006. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned.

In America, the song "Laffy Taffy" by D4L is at the top of the singles charts, while "That's My Goal" by Shayne Ward is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hostel 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. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online.

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.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Chris Penn, J Dilla, Proof, and Big Hawk would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Malcolm in the Middle", "Desperate Housewives", "House", and "Bones". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Lego Star Wars: The Video Game", "Psychonauts", "Nintendogs", and "Fahrenheit".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County", "American Dragon: Jake Long", "Avatar: The Last Airbender", and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody". Popular toys at the moment include Bratz dolls, RoboSapien (toy robot), Tamagotchi Connection , and Dora's Talking House.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 12, 2006, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2006 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
Native American Zodiac: January 12, 2006 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 12, 2006.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are having a baby
Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she and Brad Pitt were having a baby on January 11th, 2006. Notably, this was the first time that Jolie publicly recognized their relationship. The previous year, Pitt's divorce from Friends star Jennifer Aniston had been highly publicized, with fans dividing themselves up into "Team Aniston" or "Team Jolie".
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.
The growth of YouTube
A new video-sharing website called YouTube was taking off. In December 2005, the website received 8 million views per day. By July 2006, over 65,000 videos were being uploaded to YouTube on a daily basis.
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 January 12, 2006.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 12, 2006.

December 13, 2005: Rapper Chamillionaire release his single "Ridin'".
December 15, 2005:
• The YouTube website is officially launched.
• Soccer: Scottish side Celtic announce the signing of Roy Keane.
December 16, 2005:
• The movie King Kong (2005) is released.
• Actor John Spencer dies from a heart attack.
December 17, 2005:
• Shane Ward is crowned winner of The X Factor.
• Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
December 19, 2005: The American game show "Deal or No Deal" premieres on NBC.
December 23, 2005: The movie Munich (2005) is released.
January 4, 2006: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a severe stroke.
January 6, 2006:
• The horror movie Hostel (2005) is released in cinemas.
• Match Point (2005) is released.
January 11, 2006: Angelina Jolie announces that she and Brad Pitt are having a baby.
This date: January 12, 2006
January 13, 2006:
• Swedish singer and guitarist Dave Lepard commits suicide.
• Football: Steve Staunton becomes the new manager of the Republic of Ireland.
January 14, 2006:
• Rap star Eminem remarries his ex-wife Kim.
• The first episode of "Dancing on Ice" is aired.
January 20, 2006: The film "High School Musical" is released.
January 22, 2006: Soccer: Rio Ferdinand scores a last-minute goal in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Liverpool.
January 24, 2006:
• Disney purchases the animation studio Pixar.
• American actor Chris Penn dies from heart disease at the age of 40.
January 25, 2006: Mexican professional wrestler Juana Barraza is arrested in connection with a series of murders in Mexico City.
January 28, 2006:
• 65 people are killed when snow causes a roof to collapse at the Katowice International Fair in Poland.
• Rapper T.I. releases his single "What You Know".
January 31, 2006: "Myspace – The Movie" becomes the most viewed video on YouTube.
February 3, 2006:
• An Egyptian passenger ferry carrying 1400 people sinks in the Red Sea. Only 388 people are rescued.
• The first episode of "The IT Crowd" is aired on TV.
February 5, 2006: Super Bowl XL: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by 21-10 at Ford Field in Detroit.
February 6, 2006:
• Conservative leader Stephen Harper becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
• Pop star Britney Spears is photographed driving with her 4-month-old son on her lap in Malibu, California.
• The first episode of the reality show "Parental Control" is aired on MTV.
February 11, 2006: US Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots Harry Whittington during a quail hunt in Riviera, Texas.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on January 12, 2006

TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 12, 2006:

How I Met Your Mother

Bones

Prison Break

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Hogan Knows Best

Meet the Barkers

Grey's Anatomy

The Office

My Super Sweet 16

House

Date My Mom

Battlestar Galactica

Kids TV shows on January 12, 2006

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

Ben 10

Everybody Hates Chris

Johnny Test

Go, Diego, Go!

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

Avatar: The Last Airbender

American Dragon: Jake Long

Zoey 101

The Backyardigans

Postcards from Buster

Maya & Miguel

Popular toys and games in 2006

Toys and games that were popular in 2006:

The Xbox 360

Magnetix

K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower

Dora's Talking House

InteracTV

Peek-a-Blocks

The PSP

V. Smile TV Learning System

Furreal Luv Cubs

Baby Annabell

Tamagotchi Connection

RoboSapien (toy robot)

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2006.

Mario Kart DS

Guitar Hero

Call of Duty 2

Civilization IV

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Age of Empires III

Shadow of the Colossus

F.E.A.R.

FIFA 06

Fahrenheit

Nintendogs

Battlefield 2

Were you born on January 12, 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 January 12, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 12.

Joe Frazier

Boxer Deceased
Born on January 12, 1944
He turned 62 on this day in 2006.

Rush Limbaugh

Talk-show host Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
He turned 55 on this day in 2006.

Kirstie Alley

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
She turned 55 on this day in 2006.

Howard Stern

Radio personality
Born on January 12, 1954
He turned 52 on this day in 2006.

Jeff Bezos

Amazon founder
Born on January 12, 1964
He turned 42 on this day in 2006.

Big Dick Dudley

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 12, 1968
He was not alive on this date.

Melanie C

Spice Girls
Born on January 12, 1974
She turned 32 on this day in 2006.

Naya Rivera

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1987
She turned 19 on this day in 2006.

Pixie Lott

Singer
Born on January 12, 1991
She turned 15 on this day in 2006.

Zayn Malik

Singer
Born on January 12, 1993
He turned 13 on this day in 2006.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 12, 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 January 12, 2006 was most likely conceived around April 21, 2005.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 12, 2006 is close to October 5, 2006.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 12, 2006:

6,872 days have passed since this date.
981 weeks have passed.
593,740,800 seconds have passed since January 12, 2006.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 692,697,600 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 306,370,252,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 98,956,800 times.
You have taken approximately 51,061,709 steps. That's roughly 22,694 miles.
7,124,890 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Top songs

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 12, 2006

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to January 12, 2006

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are having a baby

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

The growth of YouTube

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