Historical Events
Event of Interest
Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, and his co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death in the al-Dujail trial for the role in the massacre of the 148 Shi'as in 1982.
Famous Deaths
Bülent Ecevit (1925-2006)
four term Turkish Prime Minister (between 1974 and 2002), dies at 81
- LaMar Clark, American boxer (record most consecutive knockouts 44, including unsanctioned bouts), dies at 71
2006 Highlights
About November 5, 2006
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
#1 Song: Put Your Hands Up For Detroit - Fedde Le Grande