What Happened on October 22, 2006

Historical Events

Panama Canal expansion proposal is approved by 77.8% of voters in a National referendum held in Panama

F1 World Champion

Spanish Renault driver Fernando Alonso finishes 2nd in season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace to retain Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; wins by 13 points from Michael Schumacher

Events in 2006

Famous Deaths

Arthur Hill, Canadian actor (Owen Marshall, Glitter), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 84
Choi Kyu-hah, President of South Korea, dies at 87
Richard Mayes, British actor (Doctor Who, Emmerdale), dies of a stroke at 83

Died in 2006 2006 Highlights