Historical Events
- Natascha Kampusch, who was abducted at the age of 10, managed to escape from her captor Wolfgang Priklopil, after 8 years of captivity.
Famous Deaths
Ed Warren (1926-2006)
American paranormal investigator (Amityville haunting), dies at 79
- Jacques Wildberger, Swiss composer (In My End is My Beginning), dies at 84
- Maynard Ferguson, Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader, dies at 78
- Wasim Raja, Pakistani cricket all-rounder (57 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 125, 51 wickets; Lahore, Durham CCC), dies from a heart attack at 54
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About August 23, 2006
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
#1 Song: London Bridge - 
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - 