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Born in 2006: Spain

This was Spain in 2006. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 2006?

Here is what Spain was like in 2006. In cinemas, people watched “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest”. In the news: Smoking ban comes into force. 2006 was also the Year of the Fire Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2006.

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Films

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest · Spain's No. 1 film of 2006
  • Alatriste · Top Spanish film of 2006

On TV

  • Goenkale · ETB1 · Basque soap
  • El comisario · Telecinco · police series
  • 7 vidas (7 Lives) · Telecinco · sitcom
  • Pasapalabra · Antena 3 / Telecinco · quiz

Cartoons

  • Los Lunnis · On TVE 2
  • Pocoyo · On La 2

Cars

  • SEAT Toledo · SEAT
  • SEAT León (first generation) · SEAT
  • Spain's best-selling car: Renault Mégane · Renault

Snacks and ice creams

  • Aquarius 'Versión 3' · Coca-Cola

Phones and gadgets

  • Tuenti, the 'Spanish Facebook' · Tuenti
  • More mobiles than people (2006-03-31)
  • Supermarket mobiles · Carrefour Móvil (2006-10-27)

Fashion

  • Bimba & Lola · Greyhound logo
  • 080 Barcelona Fashion · Barcelona fashion week
  • No more too-thin models · Pasarela Cibeles

Sports

  • Alonso is F1 champion again · 2006 Formula One season
  • Real Madrid are league champions · 2006–07 La Liga
  • Barcelona win the European Cup · 2006 Champions League final (2006-05-17)
  • Spain are basketball world champions · 2006 FIBA World Championship, Japan (2006-09-03)

Popular baby names

  • Lucía · Girls
  • Alejandro · Boys
  • María · Girls
  • Daniel · Boys
  • Pablo · Boys
  • Paula · Girls

In the news

  • Smoking ban comes into force (2006-01-01)
  • Barajas Terminal 4 opens (2006-02-04)
  • ETA announces a permanent ceasefire (2006-03-22)
  • La Sexta goes on air (2006-03-27)
  • Catalonia votes on its new Statute (2006-06-18)
  • Valencia metro accident (2006-07-03)
  • Pope Benedict XVI visits Valencia (2006-07-08)
  • Nintendo Wii launches in Spain (2006-12-09)

2006: the Year of the Fire Dog

People born from about 4 February 2006 to 3 February 2007 share the Dog as their year animal, with the Fire element: loyalty and fairness with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Rooster year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 2006?

Here is what Spain was like in 2006. In cinemas, people watched “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest”. In the news: Smoking ban comes into force. 2006 was also the Year of the Fire Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2006.

What animal year was 2006?

2006 was the Year of the Fire Dog, from about 4 February 2006 to 3 February 2007. People born in January 2006 belong to the Wood Rooster year.

What were popular baby names in Spain in 2006?

Popular names included Lucía, Alejandro, María, and Daniel.

How old is someone born in 2006?

Someone born in 2006 turns 20 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026