What Happened on December 5, 2006

Historical Events

Audrey Hepburn's Famous Dress

Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy little black dress from film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" auctioned for charity for record £467,200 ($923,187) at Christie's, London

Fijian Coup

Commodore Frank Bainimarama overthrows the government in Fiji

Maddux's $10M Deal

Greg Maddux signs a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $10 million


Famous Deaths

  • David Bronstein, Ukrainian-born chess grandmaster, dies at 82
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About December 5, 2006

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Wanna Love You - Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg
  • UK #1 Song: Patience - Take That