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Index of 2006 Knowledge Base

A complete map of all content, organized by category. See also TIMELINE.md for the chronological view.

History & Politics (index)

Topic	Description
North Korea’s first nuclear test	First DPRK underground nuclear test, October 9; prompted UN sanctions.
Montenegro becomes independent	Referendum led to independence June 3; Europe’s newest sovereign state.
U.S. Democrats win midterm elections	Democrats took both chambers of Congress, November 7.
Saddam Hussein executed	Former Iraqi president hanged December 30 for crimes against humanity.

Science & Technology (index)

Topic	Description
Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet	IAU redefined “planet” August 24; Solar System reduced to eight.
Twitter launched	Microblogging service publicly launched July 15.
Google acquires YouTube	$1.65 billion stock acquisition announced October 9.

Arts & Culture (index)

Topic	Description
Casino Royale released	Daniel Craig debuts as 007; franchise rebooted, November 2006.
Italy wins the FIFA World Cup	Italy beat France on penalties July 9 for a fourth title.

Society & Economics (index)

Topic	Description
Time names “You” Person of the Year	Recognized user-generated content and the rise of Web 2.0, December.

People (index)

Topic	Description
Steve Irwin dies	“Crocodile Hunter” killed by a stingray barb, September 4.
Gerald Ford dies	38th U.S. president died December 26 aged 93.