Historical Events
- Cleveland Indians first baseman Travis Hafner becomes first player in MLB history to hit 5 grand slams before the All-Star break when he homers off Baltimore's Kris Benson
Famous Weddings
- "Extreme Makeover" Bill Dorfman (47) weds former contestant on "The Apprentice" and beauty queen Jennifer Murphy (27) at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Anchor and Skating with Celebrities runner-up Jillian Barberie (39) weds actor Grant Reynolds (33) in Tarzana, California
- Three-time "Survivor" contestant Stephenie LaGrossa (26) weds Michael Ward in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- John Money, Sexologist (b. 1921)
- Juan de Ávalos, Spanish sculptor (b. 1911)
- Kees Andrea, Dutch textile artist, dies at 92
Syd Barrett (1946-2006)
British guitarist and singer-songwriter (Pink Floyd, 1964-68 - "See Emily Play"; solo -"The Madcap Laughs"), dies of pancreatic cancer at 60
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About July 7, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
