Historical Events
- Official naming of element 111, Roentgenium (Rg).
Famous Deaths
- Bo Schembechler Jr., American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Miami U), coach (Miami U 1963-68, University of Michigan 1969-89; career record 234–65–8), and administrator (Michigan), dies at 77
- Ferenc Puskás, Hungarian soccer forward (Hungary 85 caps, Spain 4; Real Madrid, Budapest Honvéd) and manager (Panathinaikos), dies of pneumonia at 79
- Flo Sandon's, Italian singer (won Sanremo Music Festival - Viale d'autunno), dies at 82
- Ruth Brown, American actress and singer sometimes known as the "Queen of R&B" ("So Long"; "Teardrops From My Eyes"), dies at 78
- Tony Pithey, Rhodesian cricket batsman (17 Tests for South Africa; top score 154, 1965), dies at 73
2006 Highlights
About November 17, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
- #1 Song: The Rose - Westlife