What Happened on March 22, 2006

Historical Events

  • BC Ferries' M/V Queen of the North runs aground on Gil Island British Columbia and sinks; 101 on board, 2 presumed deaths
  • ETA, armed Basque separatist group, declares permanent ceasefire
  • Three Christian Peacemaker Teams Hostages are freed by British forces in Baghdad after 118 days captivity and the death of their colleague, American Tom Fox

Famous Deaths

  • Kurt von Trojan, Australian sci-fi author (b. 1937)
  • Pierre Clostermann, French World War II pilot (b. 1921)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About March 22, 2006

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: So Sick - Ne-Yo
  • UK #1 Song: No Tomorrow - Orson