Historical Events
- Four Canadian soldiers are killed 75 kilometers north of Kandahar, Afghanistan by a roadside bomb planted by Taliban militants, the worst single day combat loss for the Canadian army since the Korean War
- Nepali security forces open fire on Pro-democracy protesters demonstrating against King Gyanendra, injuring hundreds. The protesters go on to secure the restoration of Parliament and a federal state.
Famous Weddings
- "Entourage" actor Kevin Dillon (40) weds model-actress Jane Stuart (28) in Las Vegas
- "Save The Last Dance" actor Sean Patrick Thomas (35) weds "The Fantastic Four" actress Aonika Laurent in New Orleans
Famous Deaths
- Alida Valli [Baroness Alida von Marckenstein-Frauenberg], Italian actress (The Paradine Case, The Third Man), dies at 84
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About April 22, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Day - Daniel Powter
#1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
