Historical Events
Baseball Record
Barry Bonds' 715th MLB home run ball (moved him past Babe Ruth for 2nd all-time) fetches $220,100 at auction
- Brazilian Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta crashes into a deer during testing at Road America, Wisconsin; seriously injured but returns to racing in 2008
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Lee, American psychedelic rock musician (Love; National Recording Company), dies of leukemia at 61
- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Austro-British soprano (Der Rosenkavalier), dies at 90
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About August 3, 2006
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
