What Happened on November 7, 2006

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Joe Lieberman wins re-election to the U.S. Senate as an independent candidate

Famous Weddings

Jeff Gordon

NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon (38) weds Belgian model and actress Ingrid Vandebosch (36) at the Hacienda de San Antonio Resort in Colima, Mexico

Famous Deaths

  • (George) "Sonny" Cohn, American jazz trumpeter (Red Saunders, 1945-60; Duke Ellington, 1960-84), dies at 81
  • Bryan Pata, American football defensive tackle (University of Miami) (murdered) (b. 1981)
  • Jackie Parker, American College and Canadian Football Hall of Fame utility (Mississippi State University; Grey Cup 1954-56; Edmonton Eskimos), dies from throat cancer at 74
  • Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, French journalist (b. 1924)
  • Johnny Sain, American baseball pitcher, dies at 89
  • Polly Umrigar, Indian cricket all-rounder & captain (59 Tests, 12 x 100, HS 223, 35 wickets; Bombay, Gujarat), dies from lymph cancer at 80
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About November 7, 2006

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
  • UK #1 Song: Put Your Hands Up For Detroit - Fedde Le Grande