Historical Events
- 31st Toronto International Film Festival: "Bella" directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde wins the People's Choice Award
Famous Weddings
- Aga Khan's son Prince Hussain (32) weds American Kristin White (30) on the grounds of Chateau de Chantilly in France
- American blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd (29) weds second wife, Mel Gibson's daughter Hannah Gibson at the Holy Family Church in Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
- Floyd Curry, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Stanley Cup 1953, 56-58; Montreal Canadiens), dies at 81
- Rob Levin, creator of Freenode (b. 1955)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About September 16, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
#1 Song: I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Scissor Sisters
