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August 1, 2006

August 1, 2006, was a Tuesday. It was 18 years, 4 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 1, 2006:

  • United States: "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado ft Timbaland
  • United Kingdom: "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira ft Wyclef Jean

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 1, 2006

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

  • Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
  • Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
  • Me & U - Cassie
  • Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
  • It's Goin' Down - Yung Joc
Play the top singles 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.
Miami Vice

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Miami Vice" was at the top of the box office on August 1, 2006.

Facts

This date occurred 6,719 days ago. Approximately 224 months have passed. It was the 213th day of 2006, in week 31. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on August 1, 2006, are now 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 75 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to August 1, 2006

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is August 1, 2006, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 2006 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In America, the song "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado ft Timbaland is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira ft Wyclef Jean is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Miami Vice is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Royle Family", "Without a Trace", "The Apprentice", and "My Super Sweet 16". 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 Steve Irwin, Adrienne Shelly, James Brown, and Gerald Ford would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "The Sims 2", "FIFA 06", "Mario Kart DS", and "Kingdom Hearts II".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)", "Peppa Pig", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", and "Hannah Montana". Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, VideoNow (portable player), Cosmolight Alien Eggs, and the PSP.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 1, 2006, will have the star sign Leo.
  • 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 1, 2006 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 1, 2006.

  • Mel Gibson's Arrest.

    Mel Gibson's Arrest

    On July 28th, 2006, actor Mel Gibson was pulled over for driving under the influence. During the stop, he made anti-Semitic remarks and launched abuse at the arresting officers.
  • Scarface: The World Is Yours.

    Scarface: The World Is Yours

    A new open-world video game called "Scarface: The World Is Yours" had been released on the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox.
  • "I'm bringing sexy back."

    "I'm bringing sexy back."

    It was around this time that pop singer Justin Timberlake released his hit single "SexyBack".
  • LOLcats.

    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"

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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?

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Keira Knightley

    21-year-old English actress Keira Knightley was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2006.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    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.

    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 Departed

    The film "The Departed" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006.
  • Bebo.

    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.

    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.

    Crocs

    Throughout 2006, foam clogs called Crocs surged in popularity, with sales tripling over the course of the year.
  • The growth of YouTube.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    "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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 1, 2006.

  • July 5, 2006: The CEO and chairman of Enron, Kenneth Lay, dies from a heart attack.
  • July 6, 2006: Internet culture: "Pools closed": Members of 4chan raid the online community "Habbo Hotel".
  • July 7, 2006:
    • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) is released.
    • English singer Syd Barrett dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 60.
  • July 8, 2006: Ireland: Oxegen 2006 takes place at Punchestown Racecourse. James Brown, The Who, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Franz Ferdinand are among the acts that play.
  • July 9, 2006:
    • 2006 FIFA World Cup Final: French midfielder Zinedine Zidane is sent off after headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in the chest.
    • Italy win the 2006 FIFA World Cup after beating France 5-3 on penalties.
    • 125 people are killed after S7 Airlines Flight 778 crashes upon landing at Irkutsk International Airport in Siberia.
  • July 11, 2006: 209 people are killed in multiple train bombings in Mumbai, India.
  • July 12, 2006: Lebanon and Israel go to war.
  • July 13, 2006: English singer Lily Allen releases her debut album "Alright, Still".
  • July 14, 2006: Football: Italian side Juventus are relegated for their part in the 2006 Italian football scandal.
  • July 15, 2006:
    • Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy are married.
    • The microblogging website Twitter is launched.
  • July 17, 2006: Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro announce that they are separating after less than 3 years of marriage.
  • July 18, 2006:
    • Justin Timberlake releases his single "SexyBack".
    • The first episode of the sci-fi series "Eureka" is aired.
  • July 19, 2006: The first Tesla vehicle is revealed to the public.
  • July 21, 2006: YouTuber nigahiga creates his channel.
  • July 22, 2006: Soccer: The Emirates Stadium is officially opened.
  • July 25, 2006: The video game "Scarface: The World Is Yours" is released.
  • July 28, 2006:
    • John Tucker Must Die (2006) is released.
    • Mel Gibson makes racist remarks about Jews while being arrested for drunk driving.
    • Soccer: It is announced that Michael Carrick will be leaving Tottenham to join Manchester United.
  • July 29, 2006: Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock are married in France.
  • July 30, 2006: The British music chart TV show "Top of the Pops" comes to an end after 42 years.
  • July 31, 2006: Cuban president Fidel Castro steps down and hands over power to his brother Raúl.
  • This date: August 1, 2006
  • August 2, 2006: Soccer: French defender Lilian Thuram announces his retirement.
  • August 4, 2006: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) is released.
  • August 8, 2006: Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker files for divorce from Shanna Moakler.
  • August 9, 2006: Social network MySpace reaches 100 million user accounts.
  • August 11, 2006:
    • The dance film "Step Up", starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, is released in movie theaters.
    • The 2006 Lebanon War between Israel and Lebanon comes to an end after a month of fighting.
  • August 14, 2006: Nickelback release the single "Rockstar".
  • August 18, 2006:
    • The Illusionist, starring Edward Norton, is released in movie theaters.
    • Pete Bennett wins the 7th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • August 19, 2006: Carrie Underwood releases the song "Before He Cheats".
  • August 23, 2006: American paranormal investigator Ed Warren dies at the age of 79.
  • August 24, 2006: Pluto is reclassified as a dwarf planet.
  • August 25, 2006: Wrestling: Kurt Angle is granted a release from his WWF contract.
  • August 26, 2006: The first stable version of the JavaScript library jQuery is released.
  • August 27, 2006:
    • Adult film actor Jon Dough (43) commits suicide at his home in Chatsworth, California.
    • 49 people are killed when Comair Flight 5191 crashes shortly after taking off in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • August 28, 2006: Soccer: Roy Keane becomes the new manager of Sunderland.
  • August 29, 2006: The video game Saints Row is released.
  • August 31, 2006:
    • "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic! at the Disco wins Video of the Year at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • Football: Arsenal left back Ashley Cole joins Chelsea.
    • Football: Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez sign for West Ham.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in August 2006

Television shows that people were watching in August 2006:

TV shows from August 2006.

Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
The Hills
The Hills
Yo Momma
Yo Momma
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Hogan Knows Best
Hogan Knows Best
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
My Super Sweet 16
My Super Sweet 16
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2006

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana

Wonder Pets!
Wonder Pets!
Ben 10
Ben 10
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long
Toys

Toys in 2006

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Magnetix
Magnetix
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
Dora's Talking House
Dora's Talking House
InteracTV
InteracTV
Peek-a-Blocks
Peek-a-Blocks
The PSP
The PSP
V. Smile TV Learning System
V. Smile TV Learning System
Furreal Luv Cubs
Furreal Luv Cubs
Baby Annabell
Baby Annabell
Tamagotchi Connection
Tamagotchi Connection
RoboSapien (toy robot)
RoboSapien (toy robot)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2006.

Scarface: The World Is Yours 2006
Scarface: The World Is Yours
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! 2006
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
Kingdom Hearts II 2006
Kingdom Hearts II
The Godfather 2006
The Godfather
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2006
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Black 2006
Black
Mario Kart DS 2005
Mario Kart DS
Guitar Hero 2005
Guitar Hero
Call of Duty 2 2005
Call of Duty 2
Civilization IV 2005
Civilization IV
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Were you born on August 1, 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 August 1, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 1.

Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Guitarist Deceased
Born on August 1, 1942
He was not alive on this date.

Tommy Bolin

Tommy Bolin

American guitarist Deceased
Born on August 1, 1951
He was not alive on this date.

Chuck D

Chuck D

Rapper
Born on August 1, 1960
He turned 46 on this day in 2006.

Micheál Martin

Micheál Martin

Irish politician
Born on August 1, 1960
He turned 46 on this day in 2006.

Coolio

Coolio

Rapper Deceased
Born on August 1, 1963
He turned 43 on this day in 2006.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa

Actor
Born on August 1, 1979
He turned 27 on this day in 2006.

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger

German soccer player
Born on August 1, 1984
He turned 22 on this day in 2006.

Nemanja Matic

Nemanja Matic

Serbian soccer player
Born on August 1, 1988
He turned 18 on this day in 2006.

Leon Thomas III

Leon Thomas III

Actor
Born on August 1, 1993
He turned 13 on this day in 2006.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 1, 2006.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 1, 2006 was most likely conceived around November 8, 2005.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 1, 2006 is close to April 24, 2007.

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Stats for August 1, 2006

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 1, 2006:

  • 6,719 days have passed since this date.
  • 959 weeks have passed.
  • 580,525,200 seconds have passed since August 1, 2006.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 677,279,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 299,551,003,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 96,754,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 49,925,167 steps. That's roughly 22,189 miles.
  • 6,966,302 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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