Historical Events
- The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years
Famous Weddings
- "National Treasure" director Jon Turteltaub (42) weds co-founder of Creative Visions Foundation Amy Eldon at Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyard in Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
- Cal Lampley, American session pianist, record producer (Miles Davis; Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson, Groove Holmes), music critic, and educator (Peabody Institute), dies from complications of multiple sclerosis at 82
- Kasey Rogers, American actress (Bewitched), dies at 80
- Tom Weir, Scottish climber, author and broadcaster (The Scots Magazine, Weir's Way), dies at 91
2006 Highlights
About July 6, 2006
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 8 months and 18 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
