Year in Review 2006?

Question

Since 2006 is rapping up and 2007 is near, There are some stories or things that occur this year that was good or not so good. Just for discussion, please share something that occur in your area or around the world in 2006. It could be something you saw on t.v., about yourself, or as stated before, in your town.

I'll start first.

My home town Roanoke Rapids, N.C. has always been known to be a small deadend town. In 2006, this area is booming with economy. This area will be opening up a theme park by Randy Parton (Dolly Parton's brother) in 2007 and more restuarants, hotels, dept. stores, & people has relocated here. There are a lot of home subdivisions also. The only downside is the cost of living has increased. But I am proud.

The sad part about 2006 is our troops are still fighting and dying each day. I just wish it will end and they can be with their families.

Share your 2006 story

Answer 1

I'm always a sucker for the piece that is usually on Dateline or 60 minutes where they do a tribute to all the great souls famous and infamous who have passed this year. I'll give you a short list here:

Celebrities and Famous People Who Died in the Year 2006

JANUARY
Lou Rawls (singer, philanthropist) --
Wilson Pickett (singer) --
Chris Penn (actor) --
Coretta Scott King (civil rights advocate/musician) --

FEBRUARY
Al Lewis (actor/author/politician/former restauranteur/radio show host) --
Betty Friedan (wrtier/feminist) --
Peter Benchley (writer) --
Curt Gowdy (sportscaster) --
Don Knotts (actor) --
Darren McGavin (actor) --

MARCH
Kirby Puckett (baseball great) --
Dana Reeve (singer/activist) --
Maureen Stapleton (actress) --
Stanislaw Lem (writer) --
Caspar Weinberger (politician) --

MAY
Senator Lloyd Bentsen (politcian) --

JUNE
Aaron Spelling (producer) --

JULY
Syd Barrett (singer/songwriter) --
Red Buttons (actor) --
Mickey Spillane (writer) --

AUGUST
Susan Butcher (sled dog racer/vet technician) --
Mike Douglas (talk show host) --

SEPTEMBER
Steve "The Crocodile Hunter" Irwin (TV personality/zoo director/conservationist) --
Ann Richards (commentator/politician) --

OCTOBER
Freddy Fender (singer) --
Red Auerbach (coach) --

NOVEMBER
Ed Bradley (journalist) --
Gerald Levert (singer/songwriter) --
Jack Palance (actor) --
Milton Friedman (economist) --
Robert Altman (director) --
Emmett Kelly, Jr.

DECEMBER
Dr. Jeane Kirkpatrick