Number 1 Songs in 2006 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"A Moment Like This"
Leona Lewis
The X Factor winner's debut single set a world record for the most digital downloads in 24 hours, selling over 50,000 copies on its first day to become the Christmas number one.
US #1
"Bad Day"
Daniel Powter
The Canadian singer's piano-pop anthem spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became synonymous with American Idol, where it was played as eliminated contestants walked offstage.
Biggest Films of 2006 — Box Office Hits
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Box Office: $1.07 billion worldwide
The sequel to the surprise 2003 hit became the first film to earn over $1 billion that wasn't a Lord of the Rings entry, driven by Johnny Depp's beloved Jack Sparrow character and spectacular visual effects.
Fashion and Style of 2006
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 2006
Buildings completed and structures opened in 2006