Michelle Bachelet Inaugurated as Chile’s First Female President March 11, 2006

The oil tanker MT Solar 1 sinks off the coast of Guimaras and Negros Islands in the Philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill. Date: August 11, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 11 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2006Fidel…

Ehud Olmert becomes acting Prime Minister of Israel after the incumbent, Ariel Sharon, suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke. Date: January 4, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 4 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2006Al-Askari Shrine Bombing Sparks Iraqi…

The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army. Date: May 5, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 5 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2006Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Sworn In as Liberia’s First Female President January 16, 2006Cumbres…

A funeral service takes place at the Bykivnia graves for Ukrainians who were killed by the Soviet secret police. Date: October 28, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 28 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2006UK Serious Organised Crime Agency Established,…

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) More events from…