Historical Events
- Thai military stages a coup in Bangkok. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
Famous Deaths
- Chuck Rio [Daniel Flores], American rock singer, saxophonist, and songwriter (The Champs - "Tequila"), dies of pneumonia at 77
- Elizabeth Allen, American actress (b. 1929)
- Hugh Kawharu, New Zealander Ngāti Whātua Māori chief (b. 1927)
- Martha Holmes, American photographer (b. 1923)
- Roy Schuiten, Dutch cyclist (b. 1950)
2006 Highlights
About September 19, 2006
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
#1 Song: I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Scissor Sisters