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August 1

Cuban president Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raul. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 13:34, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raul. updated by Spangineer, 13:48, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raul. updated by Violetriga, 13:59, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raul. updated by Violetriga, 14:06, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raúl. updated by Shreshth91, 14:55, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro (pictured), citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes power to his brother Raúl. updated by Zzyzx11, 15:08, 01 August 2006
100x100px|right|Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo removed by Zzyzx11, 15:08, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro (pictured), citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by Brian0918, 16:25, 01 August 2006
Cuban president Fidel Castro (pictured), citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by Brian0918, 16:26, 01 August 2006

August 2

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose fragile peace is maintained by the United Nations' largest peacekeeping force, holds its first multi-party elections since independence in 1960. added by Physchim62, 14:57, 02 August 2006
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose fragile peace is maintained by the United Nations' largest peacekeeping force, holds its first multi-party elections since independence in 1960. removed by PDH, 23:31, 06 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike kills at least 57 people in Qana, Southern Lebanon, as the Israeli-Lebanese conflict continues. updated by Physchim62, 14:59, 02 August 2006

August 3

An Israeli airstrike kills at least 57 people in Qana, Southern Lebanon, as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. updated by Zzyzx11, 06:25, 03 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike kills at least 28 people in Qana, Southern Lebanon, as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. updated by El C, 08:40, 03 August 2006

August 5

Cuban President Fidel Castro (pictured), citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by Shanes, 00:18, 05 August 2006
Cyclist Floyd Landis, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, fails a second drug test and may be stripped of his victory and receive a ban. added by Violetriga, 11:14, 05 August 2006
Cyclist Floyd Landis, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, fails a second drug test. updated by HappyCamper, 20:24, 05 August 2006
Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio claims he is the true 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a second drug test. added by Moriori, 20:47, 05 August 2006

August 6

Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio claims he is the true 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a drug test on his B sample. updated by Violetriga, 01:27, 06 August 2006
The Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, goes online. added by Shanes, 14:00, 06 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. added by Brian0918, 14:04, 06 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book (pictured), the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. updated by Smurrayinchester, 14:24, 06 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by Smurrayinchester, 14:24, 06 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. removed by David Levy, 00:20, 08 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book (pictured), the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. added by PFHLai, 14:40, 06 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike on Qaa in Beqaa Valley, Lebanon kills at least 33 people, as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. added by PFHLai, 15:23, 06 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike on Qaa in Beqaa Valley, Lebanon kills at least 33 people, as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. removed by PDH, 02:54, 07 August 2006
Clashes between Sri Lanka's army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam escalates into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002 (Sri Lanka's flag pictured). added by Ezeu, 23:24, 06 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. updated by Ezeu, 23:24, 06 August 2006
100x100px|right|The Domesday Book removed by Ezeu, 23:24, 06 August 2006
Clashes between Sri Lanka's army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam escalates into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002 (Sri Lanka's flag pictured). updated by PDH, 23:32, 06 August 2006
The Doha round of the WTO global trade talks is suspended in Geneva, amid substantial disagreements over farming subsidies and import taxes among the United States, the European Union and the developing world. removed by Shanes, 14:00, 06 August 2006
A recently discovered shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is confirmed to be that of Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier of the German Navy during the Nazi regime. removed by Brian0918, 14:05, 06 August 2006
A recently discovered shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is confirmed to be that of Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier of the German Navy during the Nazi regime. updated by David Levy, 17:55, 06 August 2006
A recently discovered shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is confirmed to be that of Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier of the German Navy during the Nazi regime. removed by PDH, 23:31, 06 August 2006

August 7

Clashes between Sri Lanka's army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002 (Sri Lanka's flag pictured). updated by Brian0918, 01:49, 07 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes on Kfar Giladi and Haifa and Isralei raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. added by PDH, 02:54, 07 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. updated by PDH, 02:54, 07 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes on Kfar Giladi and Haifa and Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by Ezeu, 03:13, 07 August 2006
Clashes between Sri Lanka's army and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002 (Sri Lanka's flag pictured). updated by Moriori, 08:00, 07 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes on Kfar Giladi and Haifa and Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by Samuel Blanning, 17:40, 07 August 2006
A recently discovered shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is confirmed to be that of Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier of the German Navy during the Nazi regime. updated by Brian0918, 02:00, 07 August 2006
A recently discovered shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is confirmed to be that of Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier of the German Navy during the Nazi regime. removed by David Levy, 02:06, 07 August 2006
The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds its first multi-party elections since independence in 1960. updated by David Levy, 02:06, 07 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike on Qaa in Beqaa Valley, Lebanon kills at least 33 people, as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. removed by PDH, 02:54, 07 August 2006
The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds its first multi-party elections since independence in 1960. updated by El C, 06:00, 07 August 2006
The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds its first multi-party elections since independence in 1960. updated by El C, 06:02, 07 August 2006

August 8

Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines threatens to erupt, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. added by PFHLai, 13:54, 08 August 2006
Clashes between Sri Lanka's army and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002 (Sri Lanka's flag pictured). added by PFHLai, 13:54, 08 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. --> added by PFHLai, 13:54, 08 August 2006
Mayon Volcano (1984 picture shown) near Legazpi City in the Philippines threatens to erupt, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. updated by PFHLai, 14:15, 08 August 2006
Clashes between the military of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002. updated by PFHLai, 14:15, 08 August 2006
100x100px|right|Flag of Sri Lanka removed by PFHLai, 14:15, 08 August 2006
Clashes between the military of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a cease-fire was agreed in 2002. added by PFHLai, 14:30, 08 August 2006

August 9

An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. updated by David Levy, 00:38, 09 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by David Levy, 00:38, 09 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. removed by Raul654, 00:43, 09 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. --> updated by Raul654, 00:43, 09 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. updated by Raul654, 00:43, 09 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. removed by CJ, 09:00, 09 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. updated by Raul654, 00:43, 09 August 2006
Cuban President Fidel Castro, citing health problems, temporarily relinquishes duties to his brother Raúl. removed by David Levy, 00:46, 09 August 2006
Supporters of Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador continue to protest over alleged electoral irregularities in Mexico City. added by David Levy, 00:46, 09 August 2006
Supporters of Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador continue to protest over alleged electoral irregularities in Mexico City. removed by PFHLai, 18:39, 09 August 2006
Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio is declared the 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a drug test. updated by Brian0918, 15:27, 09 August 2006
Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio claims he is the true 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a drug test on his B sample. updated by Brian0918, 16:02, 09 August 2006
Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio claims he is the true 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a drug test on his B sample. removed by PFHLai, 18:44, 09 August 2006
The partial recount of votes in the disputed 2006 presidential election begins in Mexico amid escalating protests against alleged electoral irregularities in the close election. added by PFHLai, 18:39, 09 August 2006
Construction of the Ilısu Dam, which upon completion would cause the flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankeyf in Turkey, begins. added by PFHLai, 18:44, 09 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes on Kfar Giladi and Haifa and Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by PFHLai, 18:59, 09 August 2006
Clashes between the military of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a ceasefire was agreed in 2002. updated by PFHLai, 18:59, 09 August 2006
Clashes between the military of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a ceasefire was agreed in 2002. removed by El C, 03:04, 11 August 2006
The partial recount of votes in the disputed 2006 presidential election in Mexico begins amid escalating protests against alleged electoral irregularities in the close election. updated by PFHLai, 19:47, 09 August 2006
An English translation of the Domesday Book, the 920-year-old census record of England under William the Conqueror, is presented online. removed by CJ, 09:00, 09 August 2006
Supporters of Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador continue to protest over alleged electoral irregularities in Mexico City. removed by PFHLai, 18:39, 09 August 2006
Spanish cyclist Oscar Pereiro Sio claims he is the true 2006 Tour de France winner after Floyd Landis fails a drug test on his B sample. removed by PFHLai, 18:44, 09 August 2006

August 10

Construction begins on the Ilısu Dam, which when completed will cause flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankey in Turkey. updated by Moriori, 02:48, 10 August 2006
Construction begins on the Ilısu Dam, which when completed will cause flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankey in Turkey. updated by PDH, 02:51, 10 August 2006
Construction begins on the Ilısu Dam, which when completed will cause flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankeyf in Turkey. updated by PFHLai, 04:23, 10 August 2006
Construction begins on the Ilısu Dam, which when completed will cause flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankeyf in Turkey. removed by Thue, 10:40, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police say they have foiled a plot to blow up trans-atlantic planes in mid-flight. added by Thue, 10:40, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police say they have foiled a plot to blow up trans-atlantic planes in mid-flight. updated by Violetriga, 10:43, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police say they have uncovered a plot to blow up trans-atlantic planes in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. updated by Zoney, 10:46, 10 August 2006
100px|right|Heathrow Airport added by Dmn, 11:07, 10 August 2006
Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines threatens to erupt, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. updated by Dmn, 11:07, 10 August 2006
100x100px|right|Mayon Volcano in 1984 removed by Dmn, 11:07, 10 August 2006
100x100px|right|Mayon Volcano in 1984 removed by Dmn, 11:36, 10 August 2006
Mayon Volcano (1984 picture shown) near Legazpi City in the Philippines threatens to erupt, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. updated by PFHLai, 11:13, 10 August 2006
100px|right|Heathrow Airport removed by PFHLai, 11:13, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on trans-atlantic aircrafts in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. added by PFHLai, 11:14, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on trans-atlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. updated by Andrew Gray, 11:20, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. updated by Violetriga, 11:28, 10 August 2006
Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines threatens to erupt, forcing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. updated by Dmn, 11:36, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom and United States have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. updated by One, 13:44, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom and the United States have been cancelled or severely delayed and hand luggage has been restricted. updated by One, 13:45, 10 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom and the United States have been cancelled or severely delayed. updated by HappyCamper, 16:25, 10 August 2006
Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines is on the verge of an eruption, causing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. updated by HappyCamper, 21:27, 10 August 2006
Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines is on the verge of an eruption, causing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. removed by PFHLai, 13:04, 15 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes Kfar Giladi and Haifa; Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by HappyCamper, 21:29, 10 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes Kfar Giladi and Haifa; Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. removed by Jacoplane, 18:06, 11 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom and the United States have been cancelled or severely delayed. updated by HappyCamper, 21:31, 10 August 2006
Construction begins on the Ilısu Dam, which when completed will cause flooding of the Kurdish city of Hasankeyf in Turkey. removed by Thue, 10:40, 10 August 2006

August 11

1.5 million people are evacuated as Super Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in eastern China. added by El C, 03:04, 11 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in eastern China. updated by Verrai, 06:09, 11 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as powerful Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in eastern China. At least 85 people are reported dead. updated by Verrai, 06:10, 11 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as powerful Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in eastern China. At least 85 people are reported dead. updated by Titoxd, 06:12, 11 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. Flights in and out of the United Kingdom and the United States have been cancelled or severely delayed. updated by Zoney, 10:53, 11 August 2006
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert orders the army to prepare for an extended ground offensive in Lebanon as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. added by Jacoplane, 18:06, 11 August 2006
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert orders the army to prepare for an extended ground offensive in Lebanon as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. removed by PFHLai, 19:59, 12 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as powerful Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in eastern China. At least 106 people are reported dead. updated by Verrai, 23:43, 11 August 2006
Clashes between the military of Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers escalate into the worst violence of the long-running ethnic conflict in the country since a ceasefire was agreed in 2002. removed by El C, 03:04, 11 August 2006
Hezbollah rocket strikes Kfar Giladi and Haifa; Israeli raids on Lebanon continue in the Israel-Lebanon conflict. removed by Jacoplane, 18:06, 11 August 2006

August 12

1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai (pictured) makes landfall in Zhejiang. At least 106 people in eastern China are reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 19:55, 12 August 2006
100px|right|Heathrow Airport removed by PFHLai, 19:55, 12 August 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves Resolution 1701, a resolution intended to resolve the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. added by PFHLai, 19:59, 12 August 2006
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert orders the army to prepare for an extended ground offensive in Lebanon as the Israel-Lebanon conflict continues. removed by PFHLai, 19:59, 12 August 2006

August 13

1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai (pictured) makes landfall in Zhejiang. At least 106 people in eastern China are reported dead. updated by Verrai, 13:40, 13 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police report that they have uncovered a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by Violetriga, 17:18, 13 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncovers a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by Ral315, 21:03, 13 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover a plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by Ral315, 21:03, 13 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by Mets501, 23:50, 13 August 2006

August 14

1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai (pictured) makes landfall in Zhejiang. More than 200 people in eastern China are reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 12:39, 14 August 2006
The partial recount of votes in the disputed 2006 presidential election in Mexico begins amid escalating protests against alleged electoral irregularities. updated by PFHLai, 21:02, 14 August 2006
The partial recount of votes in the disputed 2006 presidential election in Mexico begins amid escalating protests against alleged electoral irregularities. removed by The Tom, 16:01, 16 August 2006

August 15

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves Resolution 1701, intended to resolve the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by Brian0918, 12:48, 15 August 2006
Māori Queen Te Atairangi Kaahu dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty year reign. added by PFHLai, 13:04, 15 August 2006
Māori Queen Te Atairangi Kaahu dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by PFHLai, 13:06, 15 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty year reign. added by PFHLai, 13:21, 15 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by PFHLai, 13:22, 15 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori (flag pictured), dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by PFHLai, 15:42, 15 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in Zhejiang. More than 200 people in eastern China are reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 15:42, 15 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in Zhejiang. More than 200 people in eastern China are reported dead. removed by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006
100px|right|Typhoon Saomai at peak intensity removed by PFHLai, 15:42, 15 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori (flag pictured), dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by Brendanconway, 20:23, 15 August 2006
Mayon Volcano near Legazpi City in the Philippines is on the verge of an eruption, causing the evacuation of more than 30,000 people. removed by PFHLai, 13:04, 15 August 2006

August 16

Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori (flag pictured), dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by Johann Wolfgang, 00:44, 16 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, Queen of the Māori (flag pictured), dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by Kaihsu, 10:08, 16 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Māori Queen (flag pictured), dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by Mets501, 11:59, 16 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Māori Queen, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. (Māori flag pictured) updated by PFHLai, 13:14, 16 August 2006
and potentially many other trans-Neptunian objects (pictured). added by The Tom, 16:01, 16 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Māori Queen, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. updated by The Tom, 16:01, 16 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Māori Queen, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. removed by Violetriga, 20:45, 22 August 2006
100px|right|Flag of Maori removed by The Tom, 16:01, 16 August 2006
and potentially many other trans-Neptunian objects (pictured). updated by Jacoplane, 19:50, 16 August 2006
The partial recount of votes in the disputed 2006 presidential election in Mexico begins amid escalating protests against alleged electoral irregularities. removed by The Tom, 16:01, 16 August 2006
1.5 million people are evacuated as Typhoon Saomai makes landfall in Zhejiang. More than 200 people in eastern China are reported dead. removed by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006

August 17

and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 07:28, 17 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by PFHLai, 07:28, 17 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. removed by Mark, 14:45, 19 August 2006
and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 07:28, 17 August 2006
and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects (pictured) as planets in the solar system. updated by PFHLai, 17:56, 17 August 2006
Tungurahua (2004 picture shown), an active stratovolcano in Ecuador, erupts. added by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006
and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects as planets in the solar system. updated by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006
The UN Security Council unanimously approves Resolution 1701, intended to resolve the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. updated by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006
The UN Security Council unanimously approves Resolution 1701, intended to resolve the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. removed by PDH, 01:15, 21 August 2006
100px|right|Large trans-Neptunian objects removed by PFHLai, 18:26, 17 August 2006
Tungurahua (2004 picture shown), a stratovolcano in Ecuador, erupts. updated by PFHLai, 18:28, 17 August 2006
Tungurahua (2004 picture shown), a stratovolcano in Ecuador, erupts. removed by The Tom, 14:17, 24 August 2006

August 19

The entry should be previously noted in the main column of the Current events page (or Current sport events for sports stories). added by Mark, 14:45, 19 August 2006
The New Zealand "All Blacks" win the 2006 rugby union Tri Nations series. added by Mark, 14:45, 19 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. updated by PFHLai, 15:10, 19 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. removed by CJ, 15:45, 20 August 2006
London's Metropolitan Police uncover an alleged plot to detonate explosives on transatlantic aircraft in mid-flight. removed by Mark, 14:45, 19 August 2006

August 20

The New Zealand All Blacks win the 2006 rugby union Tri Nations series. updated by Mets501, 01:24, 20 August 2006
The New Zealand All Blacks win the 2006 rugby union Tri Nations series. removed by IanManka, 05:38, 27 August 2006
and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects as planets of the solar system. updated by Brian0918, 18:57, 20 August 2006
and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects as planets of the solar system. removed by CJ, 04:31, 23 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to be headed toward a run-off election. added by El C, 20:21, 20 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to be headed toward a run-off election. updated by El C, 20:22, 20 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be headed toward a run-off election. updated by Sango123, 22:14, 20 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins a fifty percent majority. updated by El C, 23:45, 20 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins a majority. updated by Moriori, 23:48, 20 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins a fifty percent majority. updated by El C, 23:52, 20 August 2006

August 21

With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins the required 50%+ to deliver an outright majority. updated by Jtdirl, 00:04, 21 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate gains an outright majority. updated by Violetriga, 00:22, 21 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins a 50%+ majority. updated by El C, 00:38, 21 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after neither candidate wins a majority. updated by Moriori, 01:01, 21 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after no candidate wins a majority. updated by The Moose, 04:59, 21 August 2006
The UN Security Council unanimously approves Resolution 1701, intended to resolve the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict. removed by PDH, 01:15, 21 August 2006

August 22

The Fields medal was awarded to Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. added by JoshuaZ, 15:05, 22 August 2006
The Fields medal is awarded to Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. updated by JoshuaZ, 15:06, 22 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. updated by Mets501, 15:25, 22 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman has apparently declined the award. updated by Charles Matthews, 16:18, 22 August 2006
of the Congo general election, 2006|presidential election]] in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after no candidate wins a majority. updated by Charles Matthews, 16:18, 22 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman has apparently declined the award. updated by Charles Matthews, 16:20, 22 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after no candidate wins a majority. updated by Charles Matthews, 16:20, 22 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after no candidate wins a majority. removed by Zzyzx11, 18:29, 27 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman has apparently declined the award. updated by Cyde, 19:29, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612 carrying around 160 passengers crashes in Ukraine. added by Violetriga, 20:45, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying around 160 passengers crashes and 10 crew members, crashes in the Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by SmthManly, 21:28, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying around 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in the Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by SmthManly, 21:29, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying around 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by Violetriga, 21:30, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying around 159 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by Mets501, 21:30, 22 August 2006
Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 159 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by Violetriga, 22:23, 22 August 2006
Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Māori Queen, dies in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand after a forty-year reign. removed by Violetriga, 20:45, 22 August 2006

August 23

Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine leaving no survivors. updated by SmthManly, 02:10, 23 August 2006
A committee of the International Astronomical Union proposes a new definition of the term "planet" which would re-classify Ceres, Charon, 2003 UB313 and potentially other trans-Neptunian objects as planets of the solar system. removed by CJ, 04:31, 23 August 2006

August 24

The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman has declined the award. updated by Nickptar, 11:51, 24 August 2006
Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine during transit, leaving no survivors. added by Shreshth91, 13:38, 24 August 2006
Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine during transit, leaving no survivors. added by Violetriga, 13:42, 24 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term planet, thus demoting Pluto. The solar system now has only eight planets. added by Cyde, 14:14, 24 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term planet, demoting Pluto (pictured). The solar system now has only eight planets. updated by The Tom, 14:17, 24 August 2006
100px|right|Tungurahua in 2004 removed by The Tom, 14:17, 24 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet' and leaving the solar system with only eight classical planets. added by Splash, 14:20, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet', and reducing the number of classical planets to eight. updated by Brian0918, 14:24, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet', and reducing the number of classical planets in the solar system to eight. updated by Brian0918, 14:24, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet', and leaving the solar system with eight classical planets. updated by Splash, 14:28, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet', and leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Andrew Gray, 14:29, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term 'planet', demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a 'dwarf planet', and leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Seth Ilys, 14:30, 24 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured) to the status of a "dwarf planet", and leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Merovingian, 14:39, 24 August 2006
Tungurahua (2004 picture shown), a stratovolcano in Ecuador, erupts. removed by The Tom, 14:17, 24 August 2006

August 25

The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigory Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman declines the award. updated by Merovingian, 20:41, 25 August 2006

August 26

* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", and leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Mets501, 04:18, 26 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman declines the award. updated by Taxman, 13:59, 26 August 2006
* The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Master Jay, 20:34, 26 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman declined the award. updated by One, 20:35, 26 August 2006
The Fields Medal is awarded to mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner. Perelman declines the award. updated by David Levy, 20:44, 26 August 2006

August 27

Mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner are awarded the Fields Medal, which Perelman declines. added by David Levy, 01:55, 27 August 2006
Mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner are awarded the Fields Medal, which Perelman declines. removed by MacGyverMagic, 09:52, 30 August 2006
The Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army sign a truce, in efforts to end a 20-year conflict. added by IanManka, 05:38, 27 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. added by IanManka, 05:38, 27 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. removed by One, 20:50, 30 August 2006
The Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army sign a truce, in efforts to end a 20-year conflict. updated by Edcolins, 10:10, 27 August 2006
The Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army sign a truce, in efforts to end a 20-year conflict. updated by Edcolins, 10:20, 27 August 2006
The Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army sign a truce, in efforts to end a 20-year conflict. added by Violetriga, 11:46, 27 August 2006
Comair Flight 5191, a Canadair CRJ-100 aircraft crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 out of 50 passengers and crew on board. added by SmthManly, 18:20, 27 August 2006
Comair Flight 5191, a Canadair CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 out of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Merovingian, 19:52, 27 August 2006
The New Zealand All Blacks win the 2006 rugby union Tri Nations series. removed by IanManka, 05:38, 27 August 2006
With nearly all votes counted, the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo heads toward a run-off election after no candidate wins a majority. removed by Zzyzx11, 18:29, 27 August 2006

August 28

Comair Flight 5191, a Canadair CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Ral315, 15:27, 28 August 2006
Comair Flight 191, a Canadair CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Mets501, 19:30, 28 August 2006

August 29

Comair Flight 5191, a Canadair CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Mets501, 21:34, 29 August 2006
Comair Flight 5191, a Bombardier CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport killing 49 of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Mets501, 21:35, 29 August 2006

August 30

Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes while in flight in Ukraine, leaving no survivors. updated by Mark, 02:29, 30 August 2006
Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine, leaving no survivors. updated by Moriori, 02:41, 30 August 2006
Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine, leaving no survivors. removed by MacGyverMagic, 09:52, 30 August 2006
100x100px|right|Pluto and Charon removed by One, 20:50, 30 August 2006
100x100px|right|Pluto and Charon removed by Golbez, 23:13, 31 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by Spangineer, 20:52, 30 August 2006
Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine, leaving no survivors. removed by MacGyverMagic, 09:52, 30 August 2006
Mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner are awarded the Fields Medal, which Perelman declines. removed by MacGyverMagic, 09:52, 30 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. removed by One, 20:50, 30 August 2006

August 31

Russian Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612, carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew members, crashes in Ukraine, leaving no survivors. updated by David Levy, 00:46, 31 August 2006
Mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner are awarded the Fields Medal, which Perelman declines. updated by David Levy, 00:46, 31 August 2006
Mathematicians Andrei Okounkov, Grigori Perelman, Terence Tao and Wendelin Werner are awarded the Fields Medal, which Perelman declines. removed by Golbez, 23:13, 31 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto (pictured with Charon, its largest moon) to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by CanadianCaesar, 05:46, 31 August 2006
Comair Flight 5191, a Bombardier CRJ-100 aircraft, crashes upon take-off from Lexington, Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport, killing 49 of 50 passengers and crew on board. updated by Shanes, 10:32, 31 August 2006
Police in Norway recover two stolen Edvard Munch paintings, The Scream and Madonna. added by Golbez, 23:13, 31 August 2006
The International Astronomical Union votes to redefine the term "planet", demoting Pluto to the status of a "dwarf planet", leaving the solar system with eight planets. updated by The Singing Badger, 23:20, 31 August 2006
Police in Norway recover two stolen Edvard Munch paintings, The Scream (pictured) and Madonna. updated by Golbez, 23:26, 31 August 2006
An early medieval prayer book, possibly 1200 years old, is discovered in a bog in Ireland. removed by DragonflySixtyseven, 13:34, 01 August 2006
Heat waves persist in Europe and the United States. removed by Violetriga, 14:05, 01 August 2006
An Israeli airstrike kills at least 28 people in Qana, Southern Lebanon, as the Israeli-Lebanese conflict continues. added by Brian0918, 20:57, 01 August 2006