The following events occurred in 2006.
Paper money
All currency printed in any month of 2005 was still in circulation throughout 2006.
| Denomination/series year | Prevalence |
|---|---|
 Series 2003 $1 |
About 75% as of January 1, 2006; about 26% as of December 31, 2006 All $1 bills printed from September 2004 (except the Richmond bills) through September 2005 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$1-J (2005).jpg Series 2003A $1 |
About 25% as of January 1, 2006; about 74% as of December 31, 2006 |
 Series 2003A $2 |
About 10% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$5-C (2002).png Series 2001 $5 |
About 40% as of January 1, 2006; less than 1% as of November 2006 |
| File:$5-L (2005).jpg Series 2003 $5 |
About 60% as of January 1, 2006; about 51% as of December 31, 2006 All $5 bills printed from March 2004 through November 2005 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$5-B (2006).jpg Series 2003A $5 |
About 49% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$10-F (2002).jpg Series 2001 $10 |
About 37% as of January 1, 2006; less than 1% as of July 2006 |
| File:$10-B (2005).jpg Series 2003 $10 |
About 63% as of January 1, 2006; about 48% as of December 31, 2006 All $10 bills printed from February 2004 through September 2005 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$10-L (2006).jpg Series 2004A $10 |
About 52% as of December 31, 2006 |
 Series 2004 $20 |
About 75% as of January 1, 2006; about 63% as of December 31, 2006 All $20 bills printed from January 2004 through June 2005 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$20-A (2006).jpg Series 2004A $20 |
About 25% as of January 1, 2006; about 35% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$20-D (2008).jpg Series 2006 $20 |
Less than 2% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$50-L (1999).jpg Series 1996 $50 |
About 39% as of January 1, 2006; about 34% as of December 31, 2006 All $50 bills printed from July through December 1999 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$50-E (2004).jpg Series 2001 $50 |
About 20% as of January 1, 2006; about 18% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$50-L (2004).jpg Series 2004 $50 |
About 34% as of January 1, 2006; about 30% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$50-E (2006).jpg Series 2004A $50 |
About 7% as of January 1, 2006; about 18% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$100-K (1997).jpg Series 1996 $100 |
About 45% as of January 1, 2006; about 28% as of December 31, 2006 All $100 bills printed from October 1998 through July 1999 remained in circulation all year. |
| File:$100-F (2001).jpg Series 1999 $100 |
About 9% as of January 1, 2006 |
| File:$100-B (2002).jpg Series 2001 $100 |
About 21% as of January 1, 2006 |
 Series 2003 $100 |
About 19% as of January 1, 2006; about 18% as of December 31, 2006 |
| File:$100-F (2006).jpg Series 2003A $100 |
About 6% as of January 1, 2006; about 24% as of December 31, 2006 |
Carryovers
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Movies
| Box office totals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope | $460,998,007 | |
| 2 | Shrek 2 | $441,226,247 | |
| 3 | Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace | $431,088,295 | |
| 4 | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith | $380,270,577 | |
| 5 | Finding Nemo | $339,714,978 | |
| 6 | The Lion King | $328,541,776 | |
| 7 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | $317,575,550 | |
| 8 | Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi | $309,306,177 | |
| 9 | Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones | $302,191,252 | |
| 10 | Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | $290,475,067 | |
| 11 | Home Alone | $285,761,243 | |
| 12 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (as of January 1) | $273,281,180 | |
| 13 | Shrek | $267,665,011 | |
| 14 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | $261,988,482 | |
| 15 | The Incredibles | $261,441,092 | |
| 16 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | $260,044,825 | |
| 17 | Monsters, Inc. | $255,873,250 | |
| 18 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | $249,541,069 | |
| 19 | Toy Story 2 | $245,852,179 | |
| 20 | Ghostbusters | $238,632,124 | |
| 21 | Toy Story | $191,796,233 | |
| 22 | Ice Age | $176,387,405 | |
| 23 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | $173,585,516 | |
| 24 | A Bug's Life | $162,798,565 | |
| 25 | Pocahontas | $141,579,773 | |
| 26 | The Mask | $119,938,730 | |
| 27 | Hook | $119,654,823 | |
| 28 | Ghostbusters II | $112,494,738 | |
| 29 | The Cat in the Hat | $101,149,285 | |
| 30 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | $100,138,851 | |
| 31 | Pokemon The First Movie | $85,744,662 | |
| 32 | The Goonies | $61,389,680 | |
| 33 | Pokemon The Movie 2000 | $43,758,684 | |
| 34 | The Aristocats | $35,452,658 | |
| 35 | Matilda | $33,459,416 | |
| 36 | The Wizard of Oz (1998 re-issue only) | $14,957,131 | |
| 37 | Spirited Away | $10,055,859 | |
| 38 | My Little Pony: The Movie (1986) | $5,958,456 | |
| Movies available on DVD | |||
 The Wizard of Oz: Two-Disc Special Edition |
 The Wizard of Oz: Three-Disc Collector's Edition |
File:Starwars trilogydvd.jpg Star Wars Trilogy |
File:Ghostbusters 2005dvd.jpg Ghostbusters 1 & 2 |
| File:Goonies dvd.jpg The Goonies |
File:Homealone dvd.png Home Alone |
File:Hook dvd.jpg Hook |
File:Homealone2.png Home Alone 2: Lost in New York |
| File:Themask specialedition.jpg The Mask |
File:Matilda sedvd.jpg Matilda |
File:Pokemonmovie dvd.jpg Pokémon: The First Movie |
File:Pokemonmovie2000 dvd.jpg Pokémon: The Movie 2000 |
| File:Starwarsi dvd.jpg Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace |
 How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
 Shrek |
 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone |
 Ice Age |
File:Starwarsii dvd.jpg Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones |
 Spirited Away |
 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |
 The Cat in the Hat |
 Shrek 2 |
 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith |
| From Walt Disney Home Entertainment | |||
| File:Homewardbound dvd.jpg Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey |
File:Homewardbound2 dvd.jpg Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco |
 A Bug's Life: Collector's Edition |
 The Aristocats |
 The Fox and the Hound |
File:Thethreecaballeros dvd.jpg The Three Caballeros |
File:Saludosamigos.jpg Saludos Amigos |
File:Makeminemusic.jpg Make Mine Music |
| File:Melodytime dvd.jpg Melody Time |
File:Funandfancyfree dvd.jpg Fun and Fancy Free |
File:Agoofymovie 2000.jpg A Goofy Movie |
 Robin Hood |
 The Rescuers Down Under |
 Hercules |
File:Pocahontasii 2000.jpg Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World |
 The Black Cauldron |
| File:Ichabodandmrtoad 2000.jpg The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad |
File:Jamesandthegiantpeach dvd.jpg James and the Giant Peach |
File:Mickeysonceuponachristmas 2000.jpg Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas |
File:Petesdragon 2001.jpg Pete's Dragon |
 The Sword in the Stone |
File:Bedknobsandbroomsticks 2001.jpg Bedknobs and Broomsticks |
 The Emperor's New Groove |
 The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh |
 Oliver & Company |
 The Great Mouse Detective |
 Monsters, Inc. |
 The Rescuers |
 Finding Nemo |
 Alice in Wonderland |
 Aladdin |
 Mulan |
 Mary Poppins |
 Bambi |
 The Incredibles |
 Pocahontas |
 Toy Story |
 Cinderella |
 Toy Story 2 |
Movies
Walt Disney
Theatrical
Cars (June 9)
Home Video
Lady and the Tramp (February 28)
Dumbo (June 6)
The Little Mermaid (October 3)
The Fox and the Hound (October 10)
Robin Hood (November 28)
Also available for the first time on (standard definition) digital:
The Aristocats
The Incredibles (March 15)
Toy Story
Cars (November 7)
A Bug's Life
Pocahontas
20th Century Fox
Theatrical
Ice Age: The Meltdown (March 31)
Home Video
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (September 12)
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (September 12)
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (September 12)
Home Alone: Family Fun Edition (November 21)
Ice Age: The Meltdown (November 21)
Warner Bros.
Home Video
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (March 7)
A teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released online in December.
DreamWorks
A teaser trailer for Shrek the Third was released online in late 2006.
Other
Home Video
My Little Pony: The Movie (November 14)
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PC Software
Microsoft
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Internet Explorer 7 (October 18)
Windows Vista (RTM only) (November 8)
Windows Server 2003 R2
Apple
iTunes 7 (September 12)
With the release of iTunes 7, full-length movies could now be purchased, usually with digital rights management copy protection.
Television
ABC
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (February 4)
Toy Story (June 3)
Toy Story 2 (June 10)
A Bug's Life (June 24)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (October 21)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (October 28)
Shrek 2 (November 24)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 9)
Finding Nemo (December 16)
Broadcast syndication
Jeopardy!
Wheel of Fortune
FOX
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Sonic X
Kirby: Right Back at Ya! returned to 4Kids TV on July 8.
PBS Kids
Thomas & Friends
TNT/TBS
Friends
The Wizard of Oz (November 11–12)
The Mask
Seinfeld
ABC Family
Full House
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (October 28)
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Disney Channel
Toy Story
A Bug's Life
Toy Story 2
Monsters, Inc.
Finding Nemo
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite
The Amanda Show
Full House
After 10 seasons, All That was removed from Nickelodeon's lineup.
Cartoon Network
Pokemon
Nick GAS
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Showtime/The Movie Channel
Matilda
Matilda also aired on digital premium cable networks Showtime Beyond and Showtime Family Zone, where it was only presented in standard definition.
Home video
Peanuts
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown Celebration
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown?
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown?
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
A Charlie Brown Valentine
Lucy Must be Traded, Charlie Brown
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
Super Mario
King Koopa Katastrophe
Mario Mania!
Mario's Movie Madness
Super Mario Bros. Super Show (Part 1)
Super Mario Bros. Super Show (Part 2)
Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories
Trust Thomas and Other Stories
Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories
Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Other Stories
Daisy and Other Thomas Stories
James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories
Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories
Rusty to the Rescue and Other Thomas Stories
Thomas and the Special Letter and Other Stories
Thomas and His Friends Help Out
The Gallant Old Engine and Other Thomas Stories
Sing-Along & Stories
Thomas Meets the Queen and Other Stories
Thomas Comes to Breakfast and Other Thomas Adventures
A Big Day for Thomas
Cranky Bugs and Other Thomas Stories
Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures
Spills and Chills and Other Thomas Thrills
Make Someone Happy and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas' Christmas Wonderland and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas' Trackside Tunes and Other Thomas Adventures
Best of Thomas
Best of James
Best of Percy
Salty's Secret and Other Thomas Adventures
Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Other Thomas Adventures
James and the Red Balloon and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures
Best of Gordon
New Friends for Thomas and Other Adventures
Thomas and His Friends Get Along
Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
It's Great to Be an Engine!
The Early Years
Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Songs from the Station
James Learns a Lesson and Other Stories
Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
10 Years of Thomas
Calling All Engines!
Kidsongs
A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes
Yankee Doodle Dandy
A Day with the Animals
What I Want to Be
Let's Play Ball
A Day at the Circus
A Day at Camp
Ride the Roller Coaster
Very Silly Songs
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Play Along Songs
If We Could Talk to the Animals
My Favorite Songs
Country Sing-Along
Boppin' with the Biggles
Let's Put on a Show!
Baby Animal Songs
I Can Do It
I Can Dance
Billy's Birthday
Meet the Biggles
Sonic the Hedgehog
Dr. Robotnik's Revenge
Sonic X Vol. 1: A Super Sonic Hero
Sonic X Vol. 2: The Chaos Factor
Sonic X Vol. 3: Satellite Swindle
Sonic X Vol. 4: Beating Eggman
Sonic X Vol. 5: Sonic's Scream Test
Sonic X Vol. 6: Countdown to Chaos
Sonic X Vol. 7: Revenge of the Robot
Sonic X Vol. 8: Project Shadow
Sonic X Vol. 9: Into the Darkness
Sonic X Vol. 10: The Beginning of the End
Sonic X: Complete 5th Season (October 31)
Kirby
Kirby: Fright to the Finish!
Dr. Seuss
Seuss Celebration: 9 Favorite Televised Classics (September 27)
My Little Pony
My Little Pony: The Complete First Season
The End of Flutter Valley
A Very Minty Christmas
The Glass Princess/The Magic Coins (January 24)
The Princess Promenade (February 7)
The Quest of the Princess Ponies (April 11)
Flight to Cloud Castle (April 11)
The Runaway Rainbow (September 12)
Video Games
Mario/Luigi/Wario/Waluigi
Luigi's Mansion
Super Mario Sunshine
Mario Party 4
Mario Party 5
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Super Mario 64 DS
Mario Party 6
Mario Party Advance
Mario Party 7
Mario Kart DS
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Super Princess Peach (February 27)
New Super Mario Bros. (May 15)
Sonic
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Sonic Mega Collection
Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
Sonic Heroes
Shadow the Hedgehog
Sonic Rush
Sonic the Hedgehog 360
Kirby
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Canvas Curse
Kirby Squeak Squad (December 4)
Other
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Music
These albums were still only available in Audio CD:
The Mask: Music from the Motion Picture
The Wizard of Oz: Music from the Original Motion Picture
Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm
Kidsongs: Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes
Kidsongs: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Kidsongs: I Can Dance!
Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles
My Favorite Kidsongs Collection
The Lion King: Return to Pride Rock
Disney's Greatest: Vol. 1
Disney's Greatest: Vol. 2
Disney's Greatest: Vol. 3
Monsters, Inc.
These albums were also available in digital MP3:
Shrek
Shrek 2
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Pocahontas
Toy Story: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
A Bug's Life
Toy Story 2
Finding Nemo
Books
Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Websites
- http://www.kirbykirbykirby.com - Redesigned to promote the release of Kirby Squeak Squad. The Kirby: Right Back at Ya! TV show was left intact.
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