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November 8, 2006

November 8, 2006, was a Wednesday. It was 18 years and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on November 8, 2006?

  • President Bush announces that Donald Rumsfeld will be stepping down as Secretary of Defense.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 8, 2006:

  • United States: "My Love" by Justin Timberlake
  • United Kingdom: "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit" by Fedde Le Grand

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 8, 2006

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

  • Money Maker - Ludacris Featuring Pharrell
  • Smack That - Akon Featuring Eminem
  • Lips Of An Angel - Hinder
  • SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
  • My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
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.
Saw III

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Saw III" was at the top of the box office on November 8, 2006.

Facts

This date was 6,589 days ago. Approximately 220 months have passed. It was the 312th day of 2006, in week 45. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 18 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 73 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to November 8, 2006

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

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 "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit" by Fedde Le Grand is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Saw III 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 James Brown, Gerald Ford, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Anna Nicole Smith would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "King of the Hill", "The Sopranos", "Punk'd", and "Dog the Bounty Hunter".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Nintendogs", "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories", "Mario Kart DS", and "Black". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "One Tree Hill", "Drake & Josh", and "Go, Diego, Go!". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 2, Dora's Talking House, Magnetix, and Pixel Chix.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 8, 2006, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2006 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 8, 2006 falls under the Snake.
  • 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 8, 2006.

  • Britney files for divorce.

    Britney files for divorce

    Pop star Britney Spears had recently filed for divorce from Kevin Federline after two years of marriage.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to November 8, 2006.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: November 8, 2006
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2006

The following TV shows were popular in November 2006:

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

Kids TV shows on November 8, 2006

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

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

Popular toys and games in 2006

Toys and games that were popular in 2006:

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
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
K'NEX Big Air Ball Tower
Dora's Talking House
Dora's Talking House
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2006.

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
Just Cause 2006
Just Cause
Saints Row 2006
Saints Row
Dead Rising 2006
Dead Rising
Scarface: The World Is Yours 2006
Scarface: The World Is Yours

Were you born on November 8, 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 8, 2012, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 8.

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

Author Deceased
Born on November 8, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

Serial killer
Born on November 8, 1945
He turned 61 on this day in 2006.

John Costelloe

John Costelloe

Actor Deceased
Born on November 8, 1961
He turned 45 on this day in 2006.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity chef
Born on November 8, 1966
He turned 40 on this day in 2006.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid

Actress
Born on November 8, 1975
She turned 31 on this day in 2006.

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Actress
Born on November 8, 1979
She turned 27 on this day in 2006.

Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz

Programmer and Internet hacktivist Deceased
Born on November 8, 1986
He turned 20 on this day in 2006.

Sophie Kasaei

Sophie Kasaei

TV personality
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 17 on this day in 2006.

SZA

SZA

Singer
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 17 on this day in 2006.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on November 8, 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 8, 2006 was most likely conceived around February 15, 2006.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 8, 2006 is close to August 1, 2007.

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Stats for November 8, 2006

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 8, 2006:

  • 6,589 days have passed since this date.
  • 941 weeks have passed.
  • 569,289,600 seconds have passed since November 8, 2006.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 664,171,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 293,753,433,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 94,881,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 48,958,906 steps. That's roughly 21,760 miles.
  • 6,831,475 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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