April 12, 2006

April 12, 2006, was a Wednesday. It was 18 years, 7 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Top songs

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

United States: "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
United Kingdom: "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 2006

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

Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Temperature - Sean Paul
So Sick - Ne-Yo
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Be Without You - Mary J. Blige

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 "Ice Age 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 6,798 days ago. Approximately 227 months have passed. It was the 102nd day of 2006, in week 15. 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 April 12, 2006

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2006 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter is at the top of the singles charts, while "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Ice Age 2 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 Big Hawk, Charles Haughey, Steve Irwin, and Adrienne Shelly would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Stargate SG-1", "Futurama", "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", and "Lost".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "F.E.A.R.", "Civilization IV", "Guitar Hero", and "Kingdom Hearts II". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "As Told by Ginger", "The Fairly OddParents", "Jimmy Neutron", and "My Life as a Teenage Robot". Popular toys at the moment include Betty Spaghetty (doll), the PlayStation 2, VideoNow (portable player), and Cosmolight Alien Eggs.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 12, 2006, will have the star sign Aries.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2006 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
Native American Zodiac: April 12, 2006 falls under the Falcon.
Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

Proof is killed
On April 11th, 2006, Eminem's close friend and D12 rapper Proof was shot and killed during a dispute at a nightclub in Detroit, Michigan.
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.
How to Save a Life
American rock band The Fray released their hit song "How to Save a Life" in late March 2006.
"V for Vendetta" is showing at movie theaters
The film "V for Vendetta" was playing in movie theaters at the time.
"I think you're crazy... Just like me..."
American soul duo Gnarls Barkley released their hit single "Crazy" on March 13th, 2006.
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 April 12, 2006.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 12, 2006.

March 13, 2006: Gnarls Barkley releases the song "Crazy".
March 17, 2006:
• The film "V for Vendetta" is released in movie theaters.
• She's the Man (2006), starring Amanda Bynes, is released in movie theaters.
March 20, 2006: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is released.
March 21, 2006: Twitter is founded.
March 24, 2006:
• The film Inside Man (2006) is released.
• The teen sitcom "Hannah Montana" makes its debut on the Disney Channel.
March 26, 2006: The Fray release their single "How to Save a Life".
March 31, 2006: The film "Basic Instinct 2" is released in movie theaters.
April 1, 2006: Brian Shaffer (27) mysteriously goes missing at a bar in Columbus, Ohio.
April 2, 2006: WrestleMania 22: John Cena defeats Triple H at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
April 3, 2006: The first episode of the comedy show "Yo Momma" is broadcast on MTV.
April 4, 2006: The infamous record label "Death Row Records" files for bankruptcy.
April 5, 2006:
• Rap star Eminem files for divorce from his wife Kim after less than four months of being re-married.
• Richard McNair escapes from a United States Penitentiary in Pollock, Louisiana.
• A swan with Bird Flu is discovered in Scotland.
April 6, 2006: Judson Laipply's "Evolution of Dance" becomes the most viewed video on YouTube.
April 7, 2006: Wrestling: The Great Khali attacks the Undertaker during his WWE debut.
April 11, 2006:
• D12 rapper Proof is shot and killed in Detroit, Michigan.
• English singer "Preston" and Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton announce their engagement.
• The Pussycat Dolls release their single "Buttons", featuring Snoop Dogg.
This date: April 12, 2006
April 13, 2006: The beta version of Google Calendar is released.
April 17, 2006:
• Soccer: Gareth Bale makes his senior debut for Southampton at the age of 16.
• 11 people are killed after a Palestinian suicide bomber blows himself up near a fast food restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel.
April 21, 2006: The movie Silent Hill (2006) is released.
April 23, 2006: Ireland: The 2006 census takes place.
April 25, 2006: Nelly Furtado releases her single "Promiscuous".
April 29, 2006: Soccer: Chelsea retain their Premier League title after defeating Manchester United 3-0.
May 1, 2006: Rapper Big Hawk is shot dead in Houston, Texas.
May 5, 2006:
• Mission: Impossible III (2006) is released.
• The first episode of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" is aired on Disney.
May 7, 2006:
• Soccer: French midfielder Zinedine Zidane plays his final game for Spanish side Real Madrid.
• Soccer: Arsenal play their final game at Highbury.
May 9, 2006: The song "Hey There Delilah" is released by rock band Plain White T's.
May 10, 2006: Rockstar announce their next video game: Grand Theft Auto IV.
May 11, 2006: Former heavyweight boxing champion Floyd Patterson passes away at the age of 71.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on April 12, 2006

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

Yo Momma

How I Met Your Mother

Bones

Prison Break

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Hogan Knows Best

Grey's Anatomy

The Office

My Super Sweet 16

House

Date My Mom

Battlestar Galactica

Kids TV shows on April 12, 2006

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

Hannah Montana

Wonder Pets!

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

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 April 2006.

Kingdom Hearts II

The Godfather

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Black

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

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

Celebrity birthdays

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

Tiny Tim

Singer Deceased
Born on April 12, 1932
He was not alive on this date.

Bobby Moore

Soccer player Deceased
Born on April 12, 1941
He was not alive on this date.

David Letterman

Television host
Born on April 12, 1947
He turned 59 on this day in 2006.

Shannen Doherty

Actress Deceased
Born on April 12, 1971
She turned 35 on this day in 2006.

Brian McFadden

Westlife
Born on April 12, 1980
He turned 26 on this day in 2006.

Eric Bailly

Soccer player
Born on April 12, 1994
He turned 12 on this day in 2006.

David Hogg

Gun control activist
Born on April 12, 2000
He turned 6 on this day in 2006.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on April 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 April 12, 2006 was most likely conceived around July 20, 2005.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 12, 2006 is close to January 3, 2007.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 12, 2006:

6,798 days have passed since this date.
971 weeks have passed.
587,350,800 seconds have passed since April 12, 2006.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 685,242,600 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 303,073,012,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 97,891,800 times.
You have taken approximately 50,512,169 steps. That's roughly 22,450 miles.
7,048,210 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Top songs

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 2006

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to April 12, 2006

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Proof is killed

LOLcats

How to Save a Life

"V for Vendetta" is showing at movie theaters

"I think you're crazy... Just like me..."

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