2006
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This is a list of historical events for the year 2006 that are of general interest. For historical events for specific topics see: List of History Lists.
January
- 9 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 11,011.9. This is above 11,000 for the first time since June 7, 2001.
- 25 - Palestinian Legislative Council Hamas won a majority of seats in elections.
February
March
- 10 - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter probe arrived in orbit.
April
May
- 3 - Wally Schirra, one of the United States of America's seven original Mercury Astronauts, dies at 84.
- 3 - Secret Service assigns protection to Senator Barack Obama. It is the earliest security assignment for a candidate in a United States presidential campaign.