Historical Events
- American children's program "Blue's Clues" concludes its 10-year run on Nickelodeon cable channel
- British Open Women's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: 43-year-old American Sherri Steinhauer wins her second major title, 3 strokes ahead of Sophie Gustafson and Cristie Kerr
- For a MLB record 11th time in his career, Padres closer Trevor Hoffman records 30 or more saves in a season; beats mark set by Lee Smith, baseball's all-time saves leader
Golf Tournament
Tiger Woods (30) becomes the youngest player to compile 50 PGA Tour wins with a 3 stroke victory over Jim Furyk in the Buick Open at Grand Blanc, Michigan
About August 6, 2006
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 8 months and 22 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