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Born in 2006: United Kingdom
This was United Kingdom in 2006. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was United Kingdom like in 2006?
Here is what United Kingdom was like in 2006. The biggest song was “Crazy”. In cinemas, people watched “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest”. In the news: A whale in the Thames. 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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years of life expected at birth
Songs
- Crazy · Gnarls Barkley
- A Moment Like This · Leona Lewis
- Hips Don't Lie · Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
- I Don't Feel Like Dancin' · Scissor Sisters
- I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker · Sandi Thom
Films
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest · £51,735,498 at the UK box office
- Casino Royale · £49,641,433 at the UK box office
- The Da Vinci Code · £30,249,489 at the UK box office
On TV
- Coronation Street · ITV
- The Vicar of Dibley · BBC One
- Strictly Come Dancing · BBC One
- Panorama · BBC
Cartoons
- Bob the Builder · BBC
- Peppa Pig · Channel 5
- Fifi and the Flowertots · Channel 5 / Nick Jr.
- Charlie and Lola · BBC
Cars
- Ford Ka · Ford
- Ford Focus · Ford
- MINI · BMW
- Vauxhall Astra · Vauxhall
Phones and gadgets
- Nintendo Wii · Nintendo (2006-12-08)
Fashion
- Military jackets · Unisex trend
- Indie sleaze · Pete Doherty and Alexa Chung
- Skinny jeans · Indie style
Sports
- Liverpool win the FA Cup · 2006 FA Cup final (2006-05-13)
- Manchester United are league champions · 2006–07 Premier League (2007-05-06)
Popular baby names
- Jack · Boys
- Grace · Girls
- Thomas · Boys
- Olivia · Girls
- Jessica · Girls
- Joshua · Boys
In the news
- A whale in the Thames (2006-01-20)
- Securitas depot robbery (2006-02-22)
- The Senedd opens in Cardiff (2006-03-01)
- Scotland bans smoking in public places (2006-03-26)
- Bird flu found in a Scottish swan (2006-04-05)
- The Queen turns 80 (2006-04-21)
- Children's Party at the Palace (2006-06-25)
- England lose to Portugal on penalties again (2006-07-01)
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 United Kingdom like in 2006?
Here is what United Kingdom was like in 2006. The biggest song was “Crazy”. In cinemas, people watched “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest”. In the news: A whale in the Thames. 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 was the No. 1 song in United Kingdom in 2006?
“Crazy” was the biggest song of 2006 in United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom in 2006?
Popular names included Jack, Grace, Thomas, and Olivia.
How old is someone born in 2006?
Someone born in 2006 turns 20 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026