A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. Date: July 7, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 7 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. Date: July 6, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. Date: July 5, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 5 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. Date: July 4, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 4 📅 Events on this…
The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people. Date: July 3, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 3 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first operation of Qinghai–Tibet Railway is conducted in China. Date: July 1, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. Date: June 29, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 29 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest. Date: June 26, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
A Yeti Airlines de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter crashes at Jumla Airport in Nepal, killing nine people. Date: June 21, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 21 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
Pluto's newly discovered moons are officially named Nix and Hydra. Date: June 21, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 21 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)