OCTOBER 19, 2006

THURSDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 2006
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $5,147 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $6.41
Median_Home_Price: $200,680.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $2.28
Bread_Price_Avg: $1.18
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $6.89
First_Class_Stamp: $0.40
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.45
Top Movies By October 19, 2006
1 The Departed
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The Departed
2 The Prestige
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The Prestige
3 Flags of Our Fathers
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Flags of Our Fathers
4 The Grudge 2
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The Grudge 2
5 Open Season
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Open Season
6 Jackass Number Two
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Jackass Number Two
7 Gridiron Gang
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Gridiron Gang
8 The Black Dahlia
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The Black Dahlia
9 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
10 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hostel
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Hostel
Underworld: Evolution
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Underworld: Evolution
Glory Road
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Glory Road
Last Holiday
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Last Holiday
Final Destination 3
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Final Destination 3
Curious George
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Curious George
The Pink Panther
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The Pink Panther
Date Movie
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Date Movie
V for Vendetta
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V for Vendetta
Inside Man
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Inside Man
Failure to Launch
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Failure to Launch
She's the Man
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She's the Man
Ice Age: The Meltdown
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Ice Age: The Meltdown
Scary Movie 4
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Scary Movie 4
The Wild
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The Wild
American Dreamz
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American Dreamz
The Da Vinci Code
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The Da Vinci Code
X-Men: The Last Stand
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X-Men: The Last Stand
Mission: Impossible III
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Mission: Impossible III
Over the Hedge
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Over the Hedge
Poseidon
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Poseidon
Cars
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Cars
Superman Returns
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Superman Returns
The Devil Wears Prada
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The Devil Wears Prada
Click
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Click
Nacho Libre
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Nacho Libre
Monster House
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Monster House
Lady in the Water
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Lady in the Water
Little Man
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Little Man
Snakes on a Plane
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Snakes on a Plane
World Trade Center
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World Trade Center
Step Up
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Step Up
The Illusionist
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The Illusionist
Flyboys
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Flyboys
Chicken Little
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Chicken Little
Jarhead
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Jarhead
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
King Kong
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King Kong
Memoirs of a Geisha
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Memoirs of a Geisha
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Television On October 19, 2006
Grey's Anatomy poster
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Grey's Anatomy
Supernatural poster
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Supernatural
The Simpsons poster
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The Simpsons
House poster
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House
NCIS poster
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NCIS
Dexter poster
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Dexter
Criminal Minds poster
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Criminal Minds
Family Guy poster
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Family Guy
Smallville poster
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Smallville
The Story of October 19, 2006

On October 19, 2006, New Yorkers were rocked by the news that charges had been filed against Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio, stunning his constituents in Queens.

🧠 Inventions of 2006

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Microblogging Platform (Twitter)
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Microblogging Platform (Twitter)
2 Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS)
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Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS)
3 Online Video Streaming (Netflix)
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Online Video Streaming (Netflix)
4 Smartphone App Development Tools
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Smartphone App Development Tools
5 Online Payment APIs
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Online Payment APIs
6 Digital Map Navigation with Traffic
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Digital Map Navigation with Traffic
7 Virtualization Software
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Virtualization Software
8 Wireless Headphones
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Wireless Headphones
9 Digital Voice Assistants Concept
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Digital Voice Assistants Concept
10 Online Backup Services
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Online Backup Services

The Sounds of

The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON October 19, 2006

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  • Headline: The Struggles of a Style Guru. Impact: If only this style guru had embraced imperfection, we might have a world where messy desks are celebrated as artistic statements. Imagine Picasso painting with sticky notes and coffee stains!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'imperfectionist' could also describe your average teenager's bedroom? Just saying..
  • Headline: Queens Assemblyman Arrested on Racketeering Charges. Impact: This arrest set off a chain reaction where constituents began to question their trust in politicians. Little did they know, this would lead to an increase in cat meme politics on social media - a true turning point in democracy!. Fact: Did you know that 'racketeering' sounds like a sport they should have in the Olympics? Imagine the athletes!.
  • Headline: Mets Push for Game 7 Upset. Impact: This victory not only shifted the momentum of the series but also inspired future generations of fans to believe that anything is possible, even if the Mets are involved. Who knew a single game could spark such hope?. Fact: Did you know that beating an ace pitcher is basically the baseball equivalent of a David vs. Goliath story? Except Goliath has a better record..
  • Headline: Israel Warriors Find Machismo Is Way of Past. Impact: This cultural shift led to a new era of accountability, proving that the past was not just a series of bad dates but a lesson in evolving standards. It was only a matter of time before politicians realized that charm isn't a valid defense in court!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas' does NOT apply to the political arena? Just a heads up!.
  • Headline: Candidates for Governor Differ Sharply on Tax Cuts. Impact: The stark contrast in their tax plans led to a heated debate that eventually resulted in the invention of a new sport: tax policy dodgeball. The more confusing the plan, the more points you score!. Fact: Did you know that arguing over tax cuts is the adult version of squabbling over the last slice of pizza? Everyone wants it, but no one wants to pay for it!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
All-Star Superman #1
All-Star Superman #1
$50
Civil War #1
Civil War #1
$150
The Walking Dead #27
The Walking Dead #27
$149.00
52 #1
52 #1
$10
Detective Comics #817
Detective Comics #817
$30
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii
$300.00
T.M.X. Elmo
T.M.X. Elmo
$85.00
Transformers Classics
Transformers Classics
$10,000.00
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$150.00
LEGO Mindstorms NXT
LEGO Mindstorms NXT
$250.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
$200.00
Gears of War
Gears of War
$599.99
New Super Mario Bros.
New Super Mario Bros.
$27.50
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
$120.00
Final Fantasy XII
Final Fantasy XII
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2006 Exquisite Collection LeBron James
2006 Exquisite Collection LeBron James
$15,000
2006 Pokémon World Championships Tropical Tidal Wave No. 1 Trainer Card
2006 Pokémon World Championships Tropical Tidal Wave No. 1 Trainer Card
$8,000
2006 Fleer Michael Jordan 'Decades of Excellence' Autograph
2006 Fleer Michael Jordan 'Decades of Excellence' Autograph
$75,000
2006 Topps Rookie of the Year Autograph Derek Jeter
2006 Topps Rookie of the Year Autograph Derek Jeter
$250,000
2006 Panini World Cup Zlatan Ibrahimović Sticker
2006 Panini World Cup Zlatan Ibrahimović Sticker
$28,800