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2006Aug, 1

Bob Thaves

Bob Thaves, American illustrator (b. 1924)
Robert Thaves (October 5, 1924 – August 1, 2006) was the creator of the comic strip Frank and Ernest, which began in 1972.

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Events on 2006

  • 4Jan

    Ariel Sharon

    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke. His authority is transferred to acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
  • 21Mar

    Twitter

    The social media site Twitter is founded.
  • 11Apr

    Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

    Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
  • 5Jun

    State Union of Serbia and Montenegro

    Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
  • 29Jun

    Guantanamo Bay detention camp

    Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.