Historical Events
- Emergency United Nations Security Council meeting at the U.N in New York City because of North Korean missile tests that day
- North Korea tests at least two short-range Nodong-2 missiles, one SCUD missile and one long-range Taepodong-2 missile
Famous Deaths
Gert Fredriksson (1919-2006)
Swedish canoeist (6 Olympic gold 1948, 52, 56, 60), dies at 86
- Kenneth Lay, American businessman (CEO and Chairman of Enron, 1985-2001), dies at 64
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About July 5, 2006
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
