2006
The first operation of Qinghai–Tibet Railway is conducted in China.
The first operation of Qinghai–Tibet Railway is conducted in China.
2006 in History
33 events found for 2006
2006
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media…
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media…
2006
North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range…
North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range…
2006
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
2006
A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer.
A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer.
2006
One hundred and twenty-five people are killed when S7 Airlines Flight 778, an Airbus A310 passenger jet, veers off the…
One hundred and twenty-five people are killed when S7 Airlines Flight 778, an Airbus A310 passenger jet, veers off the…
2006
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
2006
A Pakistan International Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Multan International Airport, killing all 45…
A Pakistan International Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Multan International Airport, killing all 45…
2006
Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
2006
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
2006
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
2006
The 7.7 Mw Pangandaran tsunami earthquake severely affects the Indonesian island of Java, killing 668 people, and…
The 7.7 Mw Pangandaran tsunami earthquake severely affects the Indonesian island of Java, killing 668 people, and…