What Happened on November 27, 2006

Historical Events

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or: Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus/Real Madrid) is named best football player in Europe ahead of Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and Arsenal forward Thierry Henry

  • Francesco Cossiga, Italian politician and former President of the Italian Republic, resigns from his position as lifetime senator

Québécois A Nation

The Canadian House of Commons endorses Prime Minister Stephen Harper's motion to declare Québécois a nation within a unified Canada.


Famous Divorces

Pamela Anderson & Kid Rock

"Baywatch" actress Pamela Anderson (39) divorces singer Kid Rock (36) due to irreconcilable differences only 4 months after getting married

Selma Blair

Actress Selma Blair (34) divorces actor-rocker Ahmet Zappa (32) due to irreconcilable differences after more than 2 years of marriage


Famous Deaths

  • Alan Freeman, British disc jockey known by his nickname 'Fluff' (b. 1927)
  • Bebe Moore Campbell, American author (b. 1950)
  • Casey Coleman, American sportscaster (b. 1951)
  • Don Butterfield, American tuba player (b. 1923)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About November 27, 2006

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 5 months and 1 day
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