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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Mayon Volcano in 1984

removed by Dmn, 11:07, 10 August 2006

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

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

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

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

Heathrow Airport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pluto and Charon

removed by One, 20:50, 30 August 2006

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

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