| Most Popular Baby Names Word Search Puzzle 2006 |
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GIRLS: 1. Emily 2. Emma 3. Madison 4. Isabella 5. Ava 6. Abigail 7. Olivia 8. Hannah 9. Sophia 10. Samantha BOYS: 1. Jacob 2. Michael 3. Joshua 4. Ethan 5. Matthew 6. Daniel 7. Christopher 8. Andrew 9. Anthony 10. William Click here to print. Click here for the answer key. The year 2006 was marked by significant events across various domains, influencing global politics, technology, and culture. In politics, Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by hanging on November 5. His execution on December 30 marked a pivotal moment in Iraq's turbulent post-invasion history. In the United States, midterm elections in November saw the Democratic Party gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, signaling a shift in the political landscape and posing challenges to President George W. Bush’s administration. On the environmental front, former Vice President Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, was released in May. The film significantly raised public awareness about climate change, eventually winning two Academy Awards and a Nobel Peace Prize for Gore in 2007. In the realm of technology, 2006 saw the launch of several groundbreaking platforms. Twitter was publicly launched in July, revolutionizing social media with its microblogging format. Google acquired YouTube in November for $1.65 billion in stock, recognizing the platform's potential for user-generated video content. In science, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on August 24, redefining our understanding of the solar system and sparking widespread discussion. Entertainment highlights of 2006 included the release of The Departed, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the debut of the Nintendo Wii in November, which introduced motion-sensitive gaming and became a major success. Overall, 2006 was a year of political change, environmental advocacy, technological innovation, and cultural milestones that left a lasting impact on the global stage. |
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