Imagine Being Born in 2006. Use Our Calculator to See Your Age and What Happened!

Those born in 2006 would be 18 years old today. They've lived through 18 years of remarkable events! Use our age calculator to explore their journey. In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, changing the way we understand our solar system. Twitter was launched, introducing a new way to communicate and share information.

What Major Happened in 2006?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 2006 when you were 18 years old.

1. Twitter was launched to the public.
2. The United Nations declared 2006 the International Year of Deserts and Desertification.
3. North Korea conducted its first nuclear test.
4. The Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.
5. The social networking site Facebook opened to the public.
6. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
7. Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock.
8. The construction of the Freedom Tower began at the World Trade Center site in New York City.
9. The Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.
10. The European Union opened accession negotiations with Turkey.

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