Historical Events
- Chris Sharma free solos Es Pontàs in Mallorca, Spain, the world's first-ever 9a+ (5.15a) deep-water solo route
The Departed
Martin Scorsese's "The Departed", starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg, premieres in New York City (Best Picture 2007)
Famous Deaths
Byron Nelson (1912-2006)
American golfer (winner 5 major titles; record 19 tournaments 1945), dies of a blood disorder at 94
- Philip Randle, British biochemist (Randle cycle), dies at 80
- Tokyo Rose [Iva Toguri D'Aquino], American-born Japanese propagandist (WWII), dies at 90
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About September 26, 2006
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
#1 Song: I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Scissor Sisters
