Historical Events
- United States Postal Service designates facility in Green River, Wyoming, as the "Curt Gowdy Post Office Building," honoring the noted broadcaster
Famous Deaths
- Gillo Pontecorvo, Italian film director (b. 1919)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About October 12, 2006
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
- #1 Song: America - Razorlight