What Happened on November 9, 2006

Historical Events

Bowie's Last Performance

British rocker David Bowie performs on stage for the final time - three songs at a charity concert in New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom: "Wild Is the Wind", "Fantastic Voyage", and a duet of "Changes" with Alicia Keys

Famous Deaths

  • Ed Bradley, American journalist and CBS news correspondent (60 Minutes), dies of complications from lymphocytic leukemia at 65
  • Ellen Willis, American journalist and feminist, dies at 64
  • Markus Wolf, East German Intelligence Director, dies at 83
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About November 9, 2006

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Love - Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.
  • UK #1 Song: Put Your Hands Up For Detroit - Fedde Le Grande