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November 23, 2006 Thanksgiving

November 23, 2006, was a Thursday. It was 17 years, 11 months, and 12 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on November 23, 2006:

  • Ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko passes away after being poisoned with Polonium.
  • 215 people are killed in the Iraqi city of Baghdad after a string of car bombs.
Song charts

Popular songs

On November 23, 2006, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "My Love" by Justin Timberlake
  • United Kingdom: "Smack That" by Akon & Eminem

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 23, 2006

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
  • Smack That - Akon Featuring Eminem
  • Fergalicious - Fergie
  • Money Maker - Ludacris Featuring Pharrell
  • Lips Of An Angel - Hinder
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.
Borat

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Borat".

Facts

Thanksgiving 2006 occurred 6,557 days ago. Approximately 219 months have passed. It was the 327th day of 2006, in week 47. The decade was the 2000s. The start of 2007 was just 38 days away. People who were born on November 23, 2006, are now 17 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 73 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Terrence G.

I remember sitting in my college apartment and watching the news report about Litvinenko's death. I was waiting for a friend to collect me and bring me back to my hometown. That was my first year of college. I finished 10 years ago!
Posted on Nov 19, 2021 20:47


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Take me back to November 23, 2006

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is November 23, 2006, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. In America, families are currently celebrating Thanksgiving.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "My Love" by Justin Timberlake is at the top of the singles charts, while "Smack That" by Akon & Eminem is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Borat 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 "King of the Hill", "Stargate SG-1", "Without a Trace", and "CSI: NY". 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 James Brown, Gerald Ford, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Anna Nicole Smith would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "The Sims 2", "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories", "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion", and "Resistance: Fall of Man". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "That's So Raven", "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)", "Unfabulous", and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse". Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower, Amazing Amanda (doll), and Roboraptor.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 23, 2006, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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: November 23, 2006 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 23, 2006.

  • The Nintendo Wii is released.

    The Nintendo Wii is released

    The Nintendo Wii arrived just in time for Christmas 2006. Released in November 2006, the console boasted launch titles such as "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" and "Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz".
  • The PlayStation 3 is released.

    The PlayStation 3 is released

    Sony released the PlayStation 3 in November 2006.
  • Borat is playing in theaters.

    Borat is playing in theaters

    The mockumentary comedy film "Borat" was being shown in movie theaters at this time.
  • Ipswich serial murders.

    Ipswich serial murders

    A serial killer was targeting women in the English city of Ipswich. Five sex workers were found murdered in different locations. Forklift truck driver Steve Wright was later arrested and convicted for the crimes.
  • 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.
  • 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 November 23, 2006.

  • 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.
  • November 2, 2006: Sacha Baron Cohen releases his movie "Borat".
  • November 3, 2006: Actor Neil Patrick Harris comes out as gay.
  • November 5, 2006: Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein is sentenced to death by hanging.
  • November 7, 2006:
    • Treyarch's Call of Duty 3 game is released.
    • The game "Gears of War" is released.
    • Britney Spears files for divorce from Kevin Federline.
  • November 8, 2006: President Bush announces that Donald Rumsfeld will be stepping down as Secretary of Defense.
  • November 10, 2006: The war-based strategy game "Medieval II: Total War" is released.
  • November 11, 2006: The PlayStation 3 is released.
  • November 13, 2006: Take That release their comeback single "Patience".
  • November 14, 2006: The James Bond movie Casino Royale (2006) is released.
  • November 17, 2006: Comedian Michael Richards, who played Kramer in Seinfeld, is filmed going on a racist tirade at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California.
  • November 18, 2006: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are married at a Scientologist ceremony in Italy.
  • November 19, 2006:
    • The game Wii Sports is released.
    • The Wii console is released.
    • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is released for the Wii and the GameCube.
  • This date: November 23, 2006
  • November 24, 2006: Northern Ireland: Loyalist Michael Stone is arrested and charged with attempted murder after he tries to enter Stormont armed with an imitation pistol and six 'viable' bombs.
  • November 27, 2006:
    • Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro is awarded the 2006 Ballon d'Or.
    • Pamela Anderson files for divorce from Kid Rock after less than six months of marriage.
  • December 1, 2006: Lindsay Lohan's publicist admits that the actress has been attending AA meetings.
  • December 8, 2006:
    • Mel Gibson's movie Apocalypto (2006) is released in cinemas.
    • Blood Diamond (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is released in movie theaters.
  • December 10, 2006: Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet passes away at the age of 91.
  • December 11, 2006: The Mexican Drug War begins when President Felipe Calderon sends federal troops to the Mexican state of Michoacan.
  • December 12, 2006: Actor Peter Boyle, who portrayed Frank Barone in "Everybody Loves Raymond", passes away at the age of 71.
  • December 16, 2006:
    • Leona Lewis is crowned as winner of The X Factor.
    • South African singer Taliep Petersen is murdered by his wife and three men at his home in Cape Town.
  • December 19, 2006:
    • Gwen Stefani releases her single "The Sweet Escape".
    • Justin Timberlake releases his song "What Goes Around... Comes Around".
  • December 20, 2006:
    • The film "Rocky Balboa" is released in movie theaters.
    • Ireland: The Dublin Port tunnel is opened.
  • December 22, 2006: Night at the Museum (2006), starring Ben Stiller, is released in movie theaters.
  • December 23, 2006: Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in November 2006

In November 2006, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from November 2006.

Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Dexter
Dexter
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in November 2006

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

Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
Curious George
Curious George

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!
Toys

Toys in 2006

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
Pixel Chix
Pixel Chix
Bratz Babyz
Bratz Babyz
Amazing Amanda (doll)
Amazing Amanda (doll)
7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker
7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker
Magic Glow Doodle Bear
Magic Glow Doodle Bear
Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab
Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab
LEGO Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Magnetix
Magnetix
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2006.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 2006
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports 2006
Wii Sports
Medieval II: Total War 2006
Medieval II: Total War
Resistance: Fall of Man 2006
Resistance: Fall of Man
Call of Duty 3 2006
Call of Duty 3
Final Fantasy XII 2006
Final Fantasy XII
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Battlefield 2142 2006
Battlefield 2142
Bully 2006
Bully
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent 2006
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Microsoft Flight Simulator X 2006
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
FIFA 07 2006
FIFA 07

Were you born on November 23, 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 November 23, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 23.

Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce

US President Deceased
Born on November 23, 1804
He was not alive on this date.

Dominique Dunne

Dominique Dunne

Actress Deceased
Born on November 23, 1959
She was not alive on this date.

Kelly Brook

Kelly Brook

Model
Born on November 23, 1979
She turned 27 on this day in 2006.

Snooki

Snooki

Reality TV star
Born on November 23, 1987
She turned 19 on this day in 2006.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Singer
Born on November 23, 1992
She turned 14 on this day in 2006.

Avani Gregg

Avani Gregg

TikTok user
Born on November 23, 2002
She turned 4 on this day in 2006.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on November 23:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on November 23, 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 November 23, 2006 was most likely conceived around March 2, 2006.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 23, 2006 is close to August 16, 2007.

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Stats for November 23, 2006

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 23, 2006:

  • 6,557 days have passed since this date.
  • 936 weeks have passed.
  • 566,524,800 seconds have passed since November 23, 2006.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 660,945,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 292,326,796,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 94,420,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 48,721,133 steps. That's roughly 21,654 miles.
  • 6,798,298 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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