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Heads Italy level in the World Cup final against France.
Promotes priority candidate lists to broaden Conservative parliamentary representation.
Acting President also exercises cabinet and head-of-government authority
Berdymukhamedov becomes acting President after Niyazov's death
Finishes second in the first presidential round and qualifies for the October runoff.
Maliki and the Americans announce the killing of Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Creates the Allegiance Council to formalize future royal succession.
Later chairs the royal body established to manage succession decisions.
Ambassador of the Princes Trust, an honarary appointment made by Prince Charles Charity in London to raise awareness for young people looking for work
Kabila appoints veteran politician Gizenga to form the first government under the new constitution.
ibn Shaker participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Lerner acquires control of Aston Villa from the shareholder group led by Doug Ellis.
Guides Barcelona to their second European Cup by defeating Arsenal.
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
The major surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston & David Marks re-unite 40 yrs after the release of "Pet Sounds"
Belfast City Airport is renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to Best, the official new name and signage is unveiled to a gathering of the Best family and friends at the airport on 22 May 2006 which would have been his 60th birth
Comes off the bench and scores the goal that gives Barcelona a 2-1 victory.
Human-rights campaigners seek accountability for deaths during disturbances in Benghazi.
Tony Blair confirms that the Labour conference will be his last as party leader.
Israel carriy out selective reprisals bombing and artillery shelling of Lebanon, hitting rocket stores, Hezbollah headquarters in the Dahya quarter of Beirut and al-Manara television in Beirut, and killing over two hundred
Hezbollah responds with several hundred rocket attacks on Haifa, Tiberias, Safed and other towns deep in northern Israel, killing 13 civilians
Blair supports the Israeli bombing of Lebanon
Hezbollah responds with several hundred rocket attacks on Haifa, Tiberias, Safed and other towns deep in northern Israel, killing 13 civilians
Hezbollah responds with several hundred rocket attacks on Haifa, Tiberias, Safed and other towns deep in northern Israel, killing 13 civilians
Becomes leader of UKIP for the first time.
Represents Italy as leaders discuss the Union's future after the constitutional treaty ratification crisis.
Clowe combines Hubble lensing observations with other data to map dark matter separately from hot gas in the Bullet Cluster.
The execution is carried out at "Camp Justice," an Iraqi army base in Kazimain, a neighbourhood of northeast Baghdad
Cease fire, based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701
Nikola Spiric becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers after the 2006 election
Heads Arsenal into the lead against Barcelona in the Champions League final.
Saves Juan Roman Riquelme's late penalty to send Arsenal into their first Champions League final.
Wins the Champions League with Barcelona against Arsenal.
Lowell Lewis becomes Chief Minister after the 2006 election
India and the United States agree on a plan separating Indian civilian and military nuclear facilities.
Weaver helps lead Hubble observations showing the detailed fragmentation of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 as it approaches the Sun.
Morales inaugurates the Constituent Assembly charged with drafting a new constitution.
Castro delegates his duties as President of the Council of state, President of the Council of Minister's, First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party and the post of commander in chief of the armed forces to his brother and First Vice President, Rapounds l
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
Gono introduces a redenominated currency that removes three zeros.
Zimbabwe removes three zeros from its currency during continuing inflation.
Burnham becomes Minister of State responsible for NHS delivery and quality.
Hubble observations reveal a small moon orbiting Quaoar, later named Weywot.
Charles Clarke is sacked over Home Office scandal of foreign prisoners granted early release from prison
Charles Clarke is sacked over Home Office scandal of foreign prisoners granted early release from prison
Bush dismisses Rumsfeld after losing the Senate & House of Representives elections
Labour loses the Dunfermline and West Fife by-election after a campaign involving Brown.
Brown campaigns in a Scottish by-election that Labour loses to the Liberal Democrats.
ECCC judicial officials are sworn in and the tribunal begins operations
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
Anna Politkovskaya, a journalist who exposed corruption in the Russian army and its conduct in Chechnya, was shot in the lobby of her apartment building, the death of Politkovskaya triggered an outcry in Western media, with accusations that Putin had failed to protect the countrys new independent media
Kabila takes office under the new constitution after winning the election.
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
Ehud Olmert elected PM of Israel, heading Kadima party coalition
Bush dismisses Rumsfeld after losing the Senate & House of Representives elections
Rodriguez Veltze transfers presidential authority to Evo Morales after the 2005 election.
ZANU-PF considers delaying the next presidential election.
Features in the testimonial that serves as the first match staged at Emirates Stadium.
The Halldor Asgrimsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
The Paroubek Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Release Endless Wire, their first album since 1982.
Scores Barcelona's equaliser against ten-man Arsenal late in the second half.
The execution is carried out at "Camp Justice," an Iraqi army base in Kazimain, a neighbourhood of northeast Baghdad. On 30 December 2006 at approximately 6:05 am Baghdad time, Saddam Husseins sentence is carried out and he was executed by hanging
Husseins execution is carried out on December 30, 2006 (notably, the first Muslim day of the feast of Eid ul-Adha)
Signs the death warrant of Saddam Hussein and declines a stay of execution, saying there would be "no review or delay" in the event. Husseins execution is carried out on December 30, 2006 (notably, the first Muslim day of the feast of Eid ul-Adha)
Scores a spectacular extra-time volley as Argentina defeat Mexico 2-1 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
Scores twice, including a late long-range equaliser, as Liverpool beat West Ham on penalties.
Earns his first European Cup winners medal.
Forms his first government after parliamentary elections.
Begins the First Geir Haarde Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
North Korea conducts its first nuclear test.
Begins the First Topolanek Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Becomes the first woman to serve as President of Chile.
Scores his first World Cup goal as Argentina defeat Serbia and Montenegro 6-0.
Becomes the first Liverpool player since John Barnes to be voted PFA Player of the Year.
Appointed Foreign Minister of Malawi
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand Cross of the Legion dHonneur, the French highest decoration, to celebrate his contribution to the friendship between the two countries
A combined ultraviolet and infrared view separates hot young stellar populations from cool dusty star-forming regions across M31.
Morales announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector
Forms a new government after his appointment as prime minister
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
Iran says it will no longer allow snap inspections of its nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear watchdog vote to report Tehran to the Security Council
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand Cross of the Legion dHonneur, the French highest decoration, to celebrate his contribution to the friendship between the two countries
Too ill to attend the nationwide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Granma boat landing, which fueled speculations that Castro had stomach cancer, though Spanish doctor Dr. Garcia Sabrido stated that his illness is not terminal
Hamas wins Palestinian legislative elections creating a power struggle with Abbas and Fatah
Ariel Sharon suffers a massive stroke, leaving the leadership of Israel and the new Kadima party in the hands of Ehud Olmert
Ariel Sharon suffers a massive stroke, leaving the leadership of Israel and the new Kadima party in the hands of Ehud Olmert
Too ill to attend the nationwide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Granma boat landing, which fueled speculations that Castro had stomach cancer, though Spanish doctor Dr. Garcia Sabrido stated that his illness is not terminal
Castro hands over power to his brother Raul after undergoing intestinal surgery
Israel carriy out selective reprisals bombing and artillery shelling of Lebanon, hitting rocket stores, Hezbollah headquarters in the Dahya quarter of Beirut and al-Manara television in Beirut, and killing over two hundred. Hezbollah terrorists cross the blue line border with Lebanon, attack an Israeli patrol, killing 3 and capturing 2 soldiers. Hezbollah begin a series of rocket attacks on northern Israel
Hezbollah responds with several hundred rocket attacks on Haifa, Tiberias, Safed and other towns deep in northern Israel, killing 13 civilians
G-8 meeting calls for cessation of violence, return of Israeli soldier and disarmament of Hezbolla in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1680
Scores a hat-trick against Wigan Athletic in Arsenal's final competitive match at Highbury.
National review of the Khmer Rouge era expands
Robson is named as honorary president of Ipswich Town Football Club
Griffin reinstates Hubble Servicing Mission 4 after NASA develops additional shuttle safety and risk-mitigation measures.
General Assembly creates the Human Rights Council during Annan's reform agenda
The Libyan League for Human Rights requests an independent inquiry into Benghazi unrest.
Zimbabwe experiences accelerating hyperinflation and severe currency instability.
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
Official inflation rises above one thousand percent.
Spitzer observations reveal an inner dust ring whose geometry supports a past near head-on passage of the companion galaxy M32 through Andromeda's disk.
The IAEA reports that "Iran has continued to facilitate access under its Safeguards Agreement as requested by the Agency ... including by providing in a timely manner the requisite declarations and access to locations"
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
United States Senator Rick Santorum claimes that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
Obama calls for a "phased redeployment of US troops from Iraq" and an opening of diplomatic dialogue with Syria and Iran
Provincial minister Siraj-ul-Haq opposes any military attack on Iran.
Captains Italy to its fourth FIFA World Cup title.
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
Finishes first in the initial presidential ballot and advances to a runoff against Jean-Pierre Bemba.
Releases Living with War, a direct protest album responding to the Iraq War era.
Works with Giles Martin on Love, remixing Beatles recordings for the Cirque du Soleil project.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Steve Staunton is appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, with Robson named in a support role as International Football Consultant
Steve Staunton is appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, with Robson named in a support role as International Football Consultant
Dunga is named as the new national coach of the Brazilian national team as a replacement for Carlos Alberto Parreira, even though he has no prior coaching experience at professional level
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Saddam Hussein is found guilty of crimes against humanity for the killing of 148 Shias in Tigris river city of Dujail in 1982, sentenced to death by hanging
Saddams appeal is rejected and the death sentence upheld
US President Bush pays a visit to Baghdad to meet with al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal Talabani, as a token of support for the new Government
US President Bush pays a visit to Baghdad to meet with al-Maliki and President of Iraq Jalal Talabani, as a token of support for the new Government
MESSENGER completes its first Venus gravity assist, reducing orbital energy on the long route toward Mercury.
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Releases Modern Times.
The 37-member Cabinet is approved by the National Assembly and sworn in on May 20, 2006
Maliki presents a national reconciliation plan to the Iraqi Parliament, the peace plan sets out to remove powerful militias from the streets, open a dialogue with rebels, and review the status of purged members of the once-ruling Baath party
Announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector and orders troops to occupy gas installations
Morales decrees state control over Bolivia's hydrocarbon resources and production.
New Horizons launches aboard an Atlas V rocket, beginning the first spacecraft journey to Pluto.
Mission controllers receive New Horizons' first post-launch radio signals, confirming the Pluto-bound spacecraft is healthy.
Mather receives the Nobel Prize for COBE measurements of the microwave background spectrum
Smoot receives the Nobel Prize for COBE discovery of microwave background anisotropies
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
North Korea announces its first nuclear test explosion, which is detected by international monitoring stations.
Says that building the nuclear bomb is not the policy of his Government and reportedly said that there was no such policy and that such a policy was "illegal and against our religion"
The IAEA reports that "Iran has continued to facilitate access under its Safeguards Agreement as requested by the Agency ... including by providing in a timely manner the requisite declarations and access to locations"
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty requirements
Iran says it will no longer allow snap inspections of its nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear watchdog vote to report Tehran to the Security Council
US National Security Strategy decries Iran, stating that "Iran has violated its Non-proliferation Treaty safeguards obligations and refuses to provide objective guarantees that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes
Ahmadinejad announces, "I am officially announcing that Iran has joined the group of those countries which have nuclear technology"
Ahmadinejad announces that "Today the Iranian nation possesses the full nuclear fuel cycle"
US National Security Strategy decries Iran, stating that "Iran has violated its Non-proliferation Treaty safeguards obligations and refuses to provide objective guarantees that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes
Sirajul Haq warns that an attack on Iran would have serious implications for Pakistan.
US National Security Strategy decries Iran, stating that "Iran has violated its Non-proliferation Treaty safeguards obligations and refuses to provide objective guarantees that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes
Obama calls for a "phased redeployment of US troops from Iraq" and an opening of diplomatic dialogue with Syria and Iran
In a Cabinet reshuffle Prescotts departmental responsibilities are transferred to Ruth Kelly, as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, following revelations about his private life and a poor performance by Labour in UK
Becomes the first English player to reach one hundred Champions League appearances.
Lord Stevens report, Operation Paget, was published and dismisses all allegations of conspiracy as without foundation
Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.
Elected Party Leader of the Australian Labor Party
Directs Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
The International Astronomical Union adopts a planet definition that places Pluto in the new dwarf-planet category.
The Minor Planet Center assigns Pluto the permanent minor-planet number 134340 following its dwarf-planet reclassification.
The International Astronomical Union approves the names Nix and Hydra for Pluto's two small moons discovered with Hubble.
Brown delivers his final Pre-Budget Report as Chancellor.
Niyazov's rule ends after his death
Zeljko Komsic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Nebojsa Radmanovic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Haris Silajdzic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia.
Takes office as Chile’s first woman president.
Becomes president after Khamtai Siphandon
Voters approve Panama Canal expansion in a national referendum
Wins another presidential election.
Appointed Prime Minister of Laos
Ehud Olmert elected PM of Israel, heading Kadima party coalition
Appointed Prime Minister of the Ukraine
Sworn of the Privy Council.
Kabila promulgates the constitution approved in the national referendum.
Public outreach and victim participation work expand around the tribunal
Announces that a ruling which prevented women from watching men playing sports in stadiums would soon be reversed
In his Annual speech Putin proposes increasing maternity benefits and prenatal care for women
Washington begins the process of removing Libya from its state sponsors of terrorism list.
Iran says it will no longer allow snap inspections of its nuclear sites, after the United Nations nuclear watchdog vote to report Tehran to the Security Council
Blair signals that he will retire within 1 year
Announces his resignation with immediate effect
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
Is inducted with the Sex Pistols, though the band refuses to attend the ceremony.
Releases Rudebox, moving into dance, electronic and hip hop-influenced pop.
Remains in office amid growing opposition and regional unrest.
The US announces the creation of a task force made up of officials from several US agencies that will pursue more aggressively violators of the US trade embargo against Cuba, with severe penalties
The US announces the creation of a task force made up of officials from several US agencies that will pursue more aggressively violators of the US trade embargo against Cuba, with severe penalties
President Barack Obama loosens the travel ban, now allowing Cuban-Americans to travel freely to the country
Scotland Yard launches a probe into allegations political parties awarded state honors in return for loans
The 1st serving Prime Minister to be questioned by police over the cash-for-peerages scandal
Chelsea defeat Manchester United 3-0 to secure a second consecutive Premier League championship.
Appointed Minister of Defence
Releases his debut solo album Jarvis, which reaches number 37 on the UK albums chart.
Infrared measurements from Spitzer are used to estimate the mass of Andromeda's stars and to characterize the distribution of its old stellar population.
Brown presents the Stern Review's economic case for early action on climate change.
Releases Still the Same, interpreting classic rock songs from earlier decades.
Constitutional successor is blocked from assuming the acting presidency
Directs The Lives of Others.
Gaddafi urges supporters to confront opponents demanding political change.
Frankie Andreu and another unnamed teammate were reported to have made recent statements that they used EPO during the 1999 Tour de France
Police break up a union protest and detain its leaders.
Joins Ajax from Heerenveen and becomes a prolific goalscorer.
Joins Liverpool and becomes known for his work rate and important goals.
Barzan, along with his co-defendants Saddam and the former Chief Justice of the Iraqi Revolutionary Court Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death by hanging
Former chief Judge of Revolutionary Court charged with involvement in the Dujail killings found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging
Chief prosecutor Jaafar al-Mussawi delivers the final arguments for the prosecution, calling for Saddam Hussein, his half-brother Barzan al-Tikriti & former Vice President, Taha Yassin Ramadan, to be sentenced to death
Saddam Hussein announces a boycott of the trial, saying it makes a mockery of international and Iraqi law and is driven by "malicious" US aims
A second and separate trial begins on 21 August 2006, trying Saddam and six co-defendants for genocide during the Anfal military campaign against the Kurds of northern Iraq
Saddam Hussein is found guilty of crimes against humanity for the killing of 148 Shias in Tigris river city of Dujail in 1982, sentenced to death by hanging
Chief prosecutor Jaafar al-Mussawi delivers the final arguments for the prosecution, calling for Saddam Hussein, his half-brother Barzan al-Tikriti & former Vice President, Taha Yassin Ramadan, to be sentenced to death
Iraqi vice-president until 2003, charged with involvement in the Dujail killings, found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
Barzan, along with his co-defendants Saddam and the former Chief Justice of the Iraqi Revolutionary Court Awad Hamed al-Bandar are sentenced to death by hanging
Saddam Husseins half-brother, head of the intelligence service charged with involvement in the Dujail killings found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging
Blair argues that Britain should begin work on replacing the Vanguard submarine force that carries Trident
The Government publishes its White Paper on the future of the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent
Voted by the general public as number 1 in ITVs poll of TVs Greatest Stars
Finishes a celebrated 25-pass team move during Argentina's 6-0 World Cup victory over Serbia and Montenegro.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
G-8 meeting calls for cessation of violence, return of Israeli soldier and disarmament of Hezbolla in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1680
Cease fire, based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701
The IAEA votes 27-3 to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council, After the vote, Iran announces its intention to end voluntary co-operation with the IAEA beyond basic Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty requirements
The United States announces restored diplomatic relations and removal of Libya's terrorism designation.
Ahmadinejad announces that Iran had successfully refined uranium to a stage suitable for the nuclear fuel cycle
Ahmadinejad announces that Iran had successfully refined uranium to a stage suitable for the nuclear fuel cycle
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 gives until August 31, 2006 for Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and related activities or face the prospect of sanctions
The Iranian Government approved a plan that allows foreign investors to participate in the work at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant
Venus Express enters orbit around Venus and begins preparations for a long-term atmospheric and plasma investigation.
Receives the Visions for Europe Award for contributions to European integration and discusses future European governance.
Al-Maliki makes his first official visit to neighbouring Iran
Voyager 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach one hundred astronomical units from the Sun.
Releases We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions, interpreting songs associated with Pete Seeger.
United States Senator Rick Santorum claims that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
United States Senator Rick Santorum claims that "We have found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, chemical weapons"
Heath leaves œ5 million in his will, most of it bequeathed to a charitable foundation to conserve his 18th century home, Arundells, next to Salisbury Cathedral
Converts the decisive penalty as Italy defeat France in the final shootout.
Wins the second presidential round against Jean-Pierre Bemba and secures an elected mandate under the new constitution.
Release Wire and Glass before Endless Wire.
Scores Argentina's equaliser in the World Cup round-of-sixteen match against Mexico.
Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Scores Argentina's opening goal in the 2-1 World Cup victory over Ivory Coast.
Scores after a solo run during Argentina's 6-0 World Cup victory over Serbia and Montenegro.
Brazil are defeated and eliminated 0-1 by France in quarterfinals.
Heads Argentina into the lead against Germany in the World Cup quarter-final.
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup victory over Ivory Coast.
Niyazov dies while serving as President of Turkmenistan
Death of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Death of Augusto Pinochet
Lord Stevens report, Operation Paget, was published and dismisses all allegations of conspiracy as without foundation
Death of Ferenc Puskas Biro
Death of Frederick Sewards Trueman
Death of Gene Pitney, found dead in his hotel room in Cardiff
Death of Glenn Ford
Death of Jack Palance
Death of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett
Death of Ryutaro Hashimoto
Death of Saparmurat Niyazov
Death of Shelley Winters
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