December 8, 2006

December 8, 2006, was a Friday. It was 17 years, 11 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

What happened?

What happened on December 8, 2006?

Mel Gibson's movie Apocalypto (2006) is released in cinemas.
Blood Diamond (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is released in movie theaters.

Music charts

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

United States: "I Wanna Love You" by Akon
United Kingdom: "Patience" by Take That

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2006

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

I Wanna Love You - Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg
Smack That - Akon Featuring Eminem
Irreplaceable - Beyonce
My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
Fergalicious - Fergie

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 "Apocalypto" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 2006.

Facts

This date was 6,558 days ago. Approximately 219 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 2006, in week 49. The decade was the 2000s. There were only 23 days left in the year. People born on this day are currently 17 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 73 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 2006

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, December 8, 2006. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas season of 2006 has begun. In America, the song "I Wanna Love You" by Akon is at the top of the singles charts, while "Patience" by Take That is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Apocalypto 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 "Futurama", "Scrubs", "My Super Sweet 16", and "Yo Momma".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Psychonauts", "Mario Kart DS", and "Resistance: Fall of Man". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "ChalkZone", "All Grown Up! (Rugrats)", "One Tree Hill", and "Maya & Miguel". Popular toys at the moment include Baby Annabell, V. Smile TV Learning System, Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab, and Magic Glow Doodle Bear.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 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 1.
Native American Zodiac: December 8, 2006 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 2006.

Christmas 2006 has begun
The Christmas holiday season of 2006 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
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
Sony released the PlayStation 3 in November 2006.
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
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"
"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.
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

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 8, 2006.

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.
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.
This date: December 8, 2006
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.
December 25, 2006: Singer James Brown passes away at the age of 73.
December 26, 2006: Former US President Gerald Ford passes away.
December 29, 2006:
• Retired boxer Mike Tyson is arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of DUI and felony drug possession.
• NBA star Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy file for divorce for the second time.
December 30, 2006:
• Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is executed.
• 400 people are killed when the MV Senopati Nusantara sinks in a storm in the Java Sea.
• Chuck Liddell knocks out Tito Ortiz at UFC 66.
December 31, 2006: The last game takes place at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

Mid-2000s fashion

Photographs of mid-2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2006

The following TV shows were popular in December 2006:

Friday Night Lights

Dexter

Ugly Betty

Eureka

Psych

The Hills

Yo Momma

How I Met Your Mother

Bones

Prison Break

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Hogan Knows Best

Kids TV shows on December 8, 2006

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

Horrid Henry

Mr. Meaty

Curious George

The Hills

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Hannah Montana

Wonder Pets!

Ben 10

Everybody Hates Chris

Johnny Test

Go, Diego, Go!

Popular toys and games in 2006

Toys and games that were popular in 2006:

The Nintendo Wii

The PlayStation 3

Roboraptor

Pixel Chix

Bratz Babyz

Amazing Amanda (doll)

7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker

Magic Glow Doodle Bear

Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab

LEGO Star Wars

The Xbox 360

Magnetix

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2006.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Wii Sports

Medieval II: Total War

Resistance: Fall of Man

Call of Duty 3

Final Fantasy XII

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Battlefield 2142

Bully

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Microsoft Flight Simulator X

FIFA 07

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

Celebrity birthdays

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

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She turned 53 on this day in 2006.

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 45 on this day in 2006.

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She turned 42 on this day in 2006.

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She turned 40 on this day in 2006.

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She turned 24 on this day in 2006.

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He turned 12 on this day in 2006.

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He turned 7 on this day in 2006.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

Immaculate Conception (Spain)

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 8, 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 December 8, 2006 was most likely conceived around March 17, 2006.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 2006 is close to August 31, 2007.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 2006:

6,558 days have passed since this date.
936 weeks have passed.
566,611,200 seconds have passed since December 8, 2006.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 661,046,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 292,371,379,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 94,435,200 times.
You have taken approximately 48,728,563 steps. That's roughly 21,657 miles.
6,799,334 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened?

Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2006

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 8, 2006

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 2006 has begun

The Nintendo Wii is released

The PlayStation 3 is released

Ipswich serial murders

LOLcats

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

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