Historical Events
Boston Marathon
110th Boston Marathon: Kenyan double; Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot wins 2nd men's title in 2:07:14; Rita Jeptoo takes women's title in 2:23:38
Famous Divorces
Eddie Murphy
American actor Eddie Murphy (44) divorces Nicole Mitchell after 13 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Henderson Forsythe, American actor (As the World Turns, Crisis at Central High), dies at 88
- Jean Bernard, French physician and haematologist, dies at 98
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About April 17, 2006
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Day - Daniel Powter
#1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
