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Stephen Robert Irwin (February 22, 1962 – September 4, 2006), known simply as Steve Irwin and nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert and television personality. He achieved world-wide fame from the television program The Crocodile Hunter, an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series co-hosted with his wife Terri Irwin. Together with her, he also co-owned and operated Australia Zoo, founded by his parents in Beerwah, Queensland. He died in 2006 after being fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb. Steve Irwin (born 19 June 1983) is a rugby league player, not to be confused with Steve Irwin, the late media personality. ... Image File history File links Steve-Irwin. ... is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Essendon is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... â€œVICâ€ redirects here. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Batt Reef is a coral reef off Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia. ... Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd) - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006) - Population 4,164,590 (3rd) - Density 2. ... Table of natural history, 1728 Cyclopaedia Natural history is an umbrella term for what are now often viewed as several distinct scientific disciplines of integrative organismal biology. ... Zoology (Greek zoon = animal and logos = word) is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. ... Conservationists are those people who tend to more highly rank the wise use of the Earths resources and ecosystems. ... A nature documentary is a documentary film about animals, plants, or other non-human living creatures, usually concentrating on film taken in their natural habitat. ... Terri Raines Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an American-born naturalist, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, and owner of Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. ... Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24, 1998 in Nambour, Queensland, Australia) is the daughter of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter) and Terri Irwin. ... is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Crocodile Hunter redirects here. ... A nature documentary is a documentary film about animals, plants, or other non-human living creatures, usually concentrating on film taken in their natural habitat. ... Terri Raines Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an American-born naturalist, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, and owner of Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. ... Sign near entrace to the zoo Crocodile show in the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo Aviary at the Australia Zoo Harriet, the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, lived at Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. ... Beerwah is a town on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. ... Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd) - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006) - Population 4,164,590 (3rd) - Density 2. ... Male Chest The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals. ... Genera Dasyatis Himantura Pastinachus Pteroplatytrygon Taeniura Urogymnus See text for species. ...

Early years

Born on his mother's birthday^[1] to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Essendon, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Irwin moved with his parents as a child to Queensland in 1970. Irwin described his father as a wildlife expert interested in herpetology whilst his mother Lyn was a wildlife rehabilitator. After moving to Queensland, Bob and Lyn Irwin started the small Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, where Steve grew up around crocodiles and other reptiles. Bob Irwin (born c. ... Essendon is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... â€œVICâ€ redirects here. ... Herpetology (Greek herpeton = to creep, to ramp and logos = in this context explanation or reason) is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Genera Mecistops Crocodylus Osteolaemus See full taxonomy. ... Reptilia redirects here. ...

Irwin became involved with the park in a number of ways, including taking part in daily animal feeding, as well as care and maintenance activities. On his sixth birthday he was given a 12-foot scrub python. He began handling crocodiles at the age of nine after his father had educated him on reptiles from an early age.^[2] Also at age nine he wrestled his first crocodile, again under his father's supervision.^[3] He graduated from Caloundra State High School in 1979. He soon moved to Northern Queensland, where he became a crocodile trapper, removing crocodiles from populated areas where they were considered a danger. He performed the service for free with the quid pro quo that he be allowed to keep them for the park. Irwin followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a volunteer for the Queensland Government's East Coast Crocodile Management program. Genera Aspidites Antaresia Apodora Bothrochilus Leiopython Liasis Morelia Python Python is the common name for a group of non-venomous constricting snakes, specifically the family Pythonidae. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Quid pro quo (Latin for something for something [1]) indicates a more-or-less equal exchange or substitution of goods or services. ...

Career

Rise to fame

The park was a family run business, until it was turned over to Irwin. He took over the running of the park, now called Australia Zoo (renaming it in 1992). Also that year, he appeared in a one-off reptile and wildlife special for television. In 1991, he met Terri Raines at the park, whilst performing a demonstration. The two married in June 1992, in Eugene, Oregon. The footage, shot by John Stainton, of their crocodile-trapping honeymoon became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter. The series debuted on Australian TV screens in 1996, and by the following year had made its way onto North American television. The Crocodile Hunter became successful in the United States and also, after repackaging by Partridge Films for ITV, in the UK.^[4] In 1998, he continued, working with producer and director Mark Strickson, to present The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World. By 1999, he had become very popular in the United States, making his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. By this time, the Crocodile Hunter series was now broadcast in over 137 countries, reaching 500 million people. His exuberant and enthusiastic presenting style, broad Australian accent, signature khaki shorts, and catchphrase "Crikey!" became known worldwide.^[5] Sir David Attenborough praised Irwin for introducing many to the natural world, saying "He taught them how wonderful and exciting it was, he was a born communicator."^[6] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3456x2304, 4998 KB) Summary Original image source is rich115 of Flickr. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3456x2304, 4998 KB) Summary Original image source is rich115 of Flickr. ... Sign near entrace to the zoo Crocodile show in the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo Aviary at the Australia Zoo Harriet, the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, lived at Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Terri Raines Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an American-born naturalist, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, and owner of Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area Ranked 9th - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 kmÂ²) - Width 260 miles (420 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 2. ... John Stainton is a motion picture film artist (director and producer). ... A honeymoon is the traditional trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage with seclusion and sexual intimacy. ... Mark Strickson (born 1961 in Stratford-upon-Avon) is a British actor best known for his role as the character of Vislor Turlough on the cult television series Doctor Who. ... May 26, 2006 opening monologue of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is the full name of NBCs The Tonight Show hosted by Jay Leno, debuting on May 25, 1992. ... Australian English (AuE, AusE, en-AU) is the form of the English language used in Australia. ... Khaki is a common material in military uniforms Khaki is a type of fabric or the colour of such fabric. ... A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is popularized, usually through repeated use, by a real person or fictional character. ... Sir David Frederick Attenborough, OM, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS (born on 8 May 1926 in London, England) is one of the worlds best known broadcasters and naturalists. ...

Under Irwin's leadership, the operations grew to include the zoo, the television series, the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation (renamed Wildlife Warriors), and the International Crocodile Rescue. Improvements to the Australia Zoo include the Animal Planet Crocoseum, the rainforest aviary and Tiger Temple. Irwin mentioned that he was considering opening an Australia Zoo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and possibly at other sites around the world.^[1] Wildlife Warriors, originally called the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, is a conservationist organization that was established in 2002 by Steve Irwin, and his wife Terri Irwin to involve and educate others in the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. ... Vegas redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Carson City Largest city Las Vegas Area Ranked 7th - Total 110,567 sq mi (286,367 kmÂ²) - Width 322 miles (519 km) - Length 490 miles (788 km) - % water 0. ...

Film

In 2001, Irwin appeared in a cameo role in the Eddie Murphy film Dr. Dolittle 2, in which a crocodile warns Dolittle that he knows Irwin is going to grab him and is prepared to attack when he does, but Dolittle fails to warn Irwin in time. Irwin's only starring feature film role was in 2002's The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, which was released to mixed reviews. In the film Irwin (who portrayed himself and performed numerous stunts) mistakes some CIA agents for poachers. He sets out to stop them from capturing a crocodile, which, unknown to him, has actually swallowed a tracking transmitter. The film won the Best Family Feature Film award for a comedy film at the Young Artist Awards. The film was produced on a budget of about $12 million, and has grossed $33 million.^[7] To promote the film, Irwin was featured in an animated short produced by Animax Entertainment for Intermix.^[8] Image File history File links Crocodile_Hunter_film. ... Image File history File links Crocodile_Hunter_film. ... Peter Jackson in The Fellowship of the Ring (top), The Two Towers (middle) and The Return of the King (bottom). ... For the article on the baseball player Eddie Murphy, see Eddie Murphy (baseball player). ... Dr. Dolittle 2 is an American comedy film, the theatrical sequel to Dr. Dolittle. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... A tracking transmitter broadcasts a radio signal which can be detected by a directional antenna (typically a Radio direction finder. ... The Young Artist Award is an award which is presented yearly by the Young Artist Foundation. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... Animax Entertainment is an animation studio based in Culver City, California whose clients include Disney, ESPN, Warner Bros. ...

In 2002, the Irwins appeared in the Wiggles video/DVD release Wiggly Safari, which was set in Irwin's Australia Zoo. It featured Irwin-themed songs written and performed by the Wiggles such as "Crocodile Hunter", "Australia Zoo", "Snakes (You can look but you better not touch)" and "We're The Crocodile Band". Irwin was featured prominently on the cover and throughout the movie. The Wiggles is an Australian band that specializes in creating and performing music for preschool children. ...

In 2003, Irwin was reportedly in line to host a talk show on Australian network television, a series that never went into production.^{[citation needed]} A talk show (U.S.) or chat show (Brit. ...

In 2006, Irwin provided his voice for the 2006 animated film Happy Feet, as an elephant seal named Trev. The film was dedicated to Irwin, as he died during post-production.^[9] Another, previously incomplete scene, featuring Steve providing the voice of an Albatross and essentially playing himself, was restored to the DVD release. Animation refers to the process in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model (see claymation and stop motion), and then photographing the result. ... Happy Feet is an Academy Award-winning Australian-produced 2006 computer-animated comedy-drama film, directed and co-written by George Miller. ... Binomial name Mirounga leonina Linnaeus, 1758 The Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) is one of two species of elephant seal (the other is the Northern Elephant Seal). ...

Animal Planet and later projects

Animal Planet ended The Crocodile Hunter with a series finale entitled "Steve's Last Adventure." The last Crocodile Hunter documentary spanned three hours with footage of Irwin's across-the-world adventure in locations including the Himalayas, the Yangtze River, Borneo, and the Kruger National Park. Irwin went on to star in other Animal Planet documentaries, including The Croc Files, The Crocodile Hunter Diaries, and New Breed Vets. Animal Planet, launched in 1996, is a cable and satellite television network co-owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Yangtze River or Chang Jiang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), or Drichu in Tibetan (Tibetan: à½ à½–; Wylie: bri chu) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa, and the Amazon in South America. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Kalimantan. ... Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. ... Croc Files (also known as The Crocodile Hunters Croc Files) was a wildlife documentary television series focusing on crocodiles first aired on cable TV channel Animal Planet. ... The Crocodile Hunter Diaries is a wildlife documentary television series first aired on cable TV channel Animal Planet. ...

As a part of the United States' "Australia Week" celebrations in January 2006, Irwin appeared at the Pauley Pavilion, UCLA in Los Angeles, California. During an interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Irwin announced that Discovery Kids would be developing a show for his daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin.^[10] The show, Jungle Girl, was tipped to be similar to The Wiggles movies, with songs that surround a story. A feature-length episode of Australian kids TV show The Wiggles entitled "Wiggly Safari" appears dedicated to Irwin, and he's featured in it heavily with his wife and daughter. The show includes the song "Crocodile Hunter, Big Steve Irwin". Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion, informally and commonly known as Pauley Pavilion, is an indoor arena located on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. ... Binomial name Ucla xenogrammus Holleman, 1993 The largemouth triplefin, Ucla xenogrammus, is a fish of the family Tripterygiidae and only member of the genus Ucla, found in the Pacific Ocean from Viet Nam, the Philippines, Palau and the Caroline Islands to Papua New Guinea, Australia (including Christmas Island), and the... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... Discovery Kids Channel is a digital cable television channel, owned by Discovery Communications (see Discovery Channel) with programming for education of children. ... Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24, 1998 in Nambour, Queensland, Australia) is the daughter of late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter) and Terri Irwin. ... The Wiggles is an Australian band. ... The Wiggles is an Australian band. ...

In 2006, the American network The Travel Channel had begun to show a series of specials starring Irwin and his family as they travelled on cross-country tours. The Travel Channel is a cable television network that features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. ...

Media work

Irwin was also involved in several media campaigns. He enthusiastically joined with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service to promote Australia's strict quarantine/customs requirements, with advertisements and posters featuring slogans such as, "Quarantine Matters! Don't muck with it". His payments for these advertising campaigns were directed into his wildlife fund.^[11] Image File history File links Posters_steve_koala. ... Image File history File links Posters_steve_koala. ... AQIS logo The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is the Australian government agency responsible for enforcing Australian quarantine laws. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting customs duties and for controlling the flow of animals and goods (including personal effects and hazardous items) in and out of a country. ...

In 2004, he was appointed ambassador for The Ghan, the passenger train running from Adelaide to Alice Springs in the central Australian outback, when the line was extended all the way to Darwin on the northern coast that year. For some time he was sponsored by Toyota.^[12] Current route map of the Ghan The Ghan, short for The Afghan, is the 48-hour, 2,979-km passenger service on the Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin Central Australian Railway in Australia. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... Alice Springs on a large scale map Alice Springs is a large town in the Northern Territory of Australia located at 23°42′ S 133°52′ E. Its population of 28,178 (2001 Census) makes it the second-largest settlement in the Territory (the only other towns of... Darwin is the capital city of the Australian Territory of the Northern Territory. ... This article is about the automaker. ...

He was also a keen promoter for Australian tourism in general and Queensland tourism in particular. In 2002, the Australia Zoo was voted Queensland's top tourist attraction.^[13] His immense popularity in the United States meant he often promoted Australia as a tourist destination there.^[14]

Honours

In 2001, Irwin was awarded the Centenary Medal for his "service to global conservation and to Australian tourism".^[15] In 2004, he was recognised as Tourism Export of the Year.^[16] He was also nominated in 2004 for Australian of the Year, an honour which was won by Australian Cricket Captain Steve Waugh. Doubts were cast over his nomination when the "baby Bob" incident, in which Steve fed a crocodile whilst holding his infant son, occurred in January of that year.^[17] Shortly before his death, he was to be named an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland's School of Integrative Biology.^[18]. In May 2007, the Rwandan Government announced that it would name a baby gorilla after Steve Irwin as a tribute to his work in wildlife conservation^[19]. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was named by the Kerala government after late Steve Irwin.^[20]^[21]. Australian Centenary Medal The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. ... The Australian of the Year Awards commenced in 1960. ... Stephen Rodger Waugh AO (born June 2, 1965 in Canterbury, New South Wales) is a former Australian cricketer and was the captain of the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004. ... The University of Queensland (UQ) is the longest-established university in the state of Queensland, Australia, and a member of Australias Group of Eight. ...

Environmentalism

Irwin was a passionate conservationist and believed in promoting environmentalism by sharing his excitement about the natural world rather than preaching to people. He was concerned with conservation of endangered animals and land clearing leading to loss of habitat. He considered conservation to be the most important part of his work: "I consider myself a wildlife warrior. My mission is to save the world's endangered species."^[13] Irwin bought "large tracts of land" in Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the United States, which he described as "like national parks" and stressed the importance of people realising that they could each make a difference.^[22] Wildlife Warriors, originally called the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, is a conservationist organization that was established in 2002 by Steve Irwin, and his wife Terri Irwin to involve and educate others in the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. ... Conservationists are those people who tend to more highly rank the wise use of the Earths resources and ecosystems. ... For the psychology topic, see Environmental psychology. ... The Siberian Tiger is a subspecies of tiger that are critically endangered. ... Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use such as arable land, pasture, urban use, logged area, or wasteland. ... Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada A national park is a reserve of land, usually, but not always (see National Parks of England and Wales), declared and owned by a national government, protected from most human development and pollution. ...

He had urged people to take part in considerate tourism and not support illegal poaching through the purchase of items such as turtle shells or shark-fin soup.^[23] For other uses, see Poaching (disambiguation). ... Shark fin soup Shark fins and other shark parts for sale in a chinese pharmacy Shark fin soup (Chinese: éšç¿…, Jyutping: jyu4 ci3, Mandarin: (Pinyin) YÃº ChÃ¬ / (Wade-Giles) YÃ¼ Chih4 ) is a dish commonly served in Chinese restaurants as part of a Chinese feast, usually at special occasions such...

He founded the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, which was later renamed Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, and became an independent charity. He was described after his death by the CEO of RSPCA Queensland as a "modern-day Noah", and British naturalist David Bellamy lauded his skills as a natural historian and media performer.^[24] Irwin and his father discovered a new species of turtle that now bears his name, Elseya irwini — Irwin's Turtle — a species of turtle found on the coast of Queensland.^[25] A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is a trust, company or unincorporated association established for charitable purposes only. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... The first meeting of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Australia (RSPCA Australia) was held in February 1981. ... This article is about the biblical Noah. ... David Bellamy Professor David J. Bellamy OBE (born 18 January 1933) is an English botanist, author, broadcaster and environmental campaigner. ... Table of natural history, 1728 Cyclopaedia Natural history is an umbrella term for what are now often viewed as several distinct scientific disciplines of integrative organismal biology. ... Elseya irwini is a species of Australian turtle. ...

He also helped to found a number of other projects, such as the International Crocodile Rescue, as well as the Lyn Irwin Memorial Fund, in memory of his mother (who was in a fatal car crash in 2000), with proceeds going to the Iron Bark Station Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

Irwin, however, was criticised for having an unsophisticated view of conservation in Australia that seemed more linked to tourism than to the problems Australia faces as a continent. Conservation in Australia is an issue of state and federal policy. ... The Australian continental shelf (light blue) is contiguous with New Guinea, but not with other Pacific islands like New Zealand. ...

In response to questions of Australia's problems with overgrazing, salinity, and erosion, Irwin responded, "Cows have been on our land for so long that Australia has evolved to handle those big animals." The Sydney Morning Herald concluded with the opinion that his message was confusing and amounted to "eating roos and crocs is bad for tourism, and therefore more cruel than eating other animals".^[26] // In the dictionary and agriculture, overgrazing is when plants are exposed to grazing for too long, or without sufficient recovery periods. ... Soil Salinity is a major environmental issue in Australia, chiefly affecting agricultural lands in many areas of W.A. (Western Australia) Much of central Australia was at one time a shallow inland sea. ... Severe soil erosion in a wheat field near Washington State University, USA. For erosion as an operation of Mathematical morphology, see Erosion (morphology) Erosion is displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) by the agents of ocean currents, wind, water, or ice by downward or down-slope movement...

According to Terri, Sir David Attenborough was an inspiration to Irwin. When presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award to Attenborough after Irwin's death at the British National Television Awards on October 31, 2006 Terri stated "If there's one person who directly inspired my husband it's the person being honoured tonight." She went on to say "[Steve's] real, true love was conservation - and the influence of tonight's recipient in preserving the natural world has been immense."^[27] Sir David reciprocated with praising Irwin for introducing many to the natural world, saying "He taught them how wonderful and exciting it was, he was a born communicator."^[6] An award is something given to a person or group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field. ... The National Television Awards is a British television awards ceremony, sponsored by the ITV network and initiated in 1995. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Filmography

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Personal life

Family

In 1992, Irwin married Terri Raines from Eugene, Oregon, United States. The pair had met a few months earlier when Terri had visited the zoo on a holiday; according to both of them, it was love at first sight. Terri said at the time, "I thought there was no one like this anywhere in the world. He sounded like an environmental Tarzan, a larger-than-life superhero guy."^[28] Together they had two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24, 1998), and a son, Robert Clarence "Bob" (named after Irwin's father) Irwin (born December 1, 2003). Bindi Sue is jointly named after two of Steve Irwin's favourite animals: Bindi, a saltwater crocodile, and Sui, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who died in June 2004. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Terri Raines Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an American-born naturalist, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, and owner of Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. ... It has been suggested that Track Town, USA be merged into this article or section. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area Ranked 9th - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 kmÂ²) - Width 260 miles (420 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 2. ... Bindi Sue Irwin (born July 24, 1998 in Nambour, Queensland, Australia) is the daughter of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter) and Terri Irwin. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Binomial name (Schneider, 1801) Range of the Saltwater Crocodile in black The Saltwater or Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all living reptiles. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Irwin was as enthusiastic about his family as he was about his work. He once described his daughter Bindi as "the reason [he] was put on the Earth." His wife once said, "The only thing that could ever keep him away from the animals he loves are the people he loves even more."^[1]

Controversies

A controversial incident occurred during a public show on January 2, 2004, when Irwin carried his one-month-old son, Bob, in his arm whilst hand-feeding a chicken carcass to Murray, a 3.8-metre (12.5-foot) saltwater crocodile. The infant was close to the crocodile, and comparisons were made in the press to Michael Jackson's dangling his son outside a German hotel window.^[29] In addition, child welfare groups, animal rights groups, and some of Irwin's television viewers criticised his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to child abuse.^[30] Irwin apologised on the US NBC Today Show.^[31] Both he and his wife publicly stated that Irwin was in complete control of the situation, as he had dealt with crocodiles since he was a small child, and based on his lifetime of experience neither he nor his son were in any danger. He also showed footage of the event shot from a different angle, demonstrating that they were much further from the crocodile than they had appeared in the publicised clip.^[32] Terri Irwin claimed their child was in no more danger than one being taught to swim. No charges were filed; according to one journalist, Irwin told officials he would not repeat the action.^[33] The incident prompted the Queensland government to change its crocodile-handling laws, banning children and untrained adults from entering crocodile enclosures.^[34] is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... For the album by Moby, see Animal Rights (album). ... Child abuse is the physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment or neglect of children by parents, guardians, or others. ...

In June 2004, allegations were made that he disturbed wildlife (namely whales, seals and penguins) whilst filming a documentary, Ice Breaker, in Antarctica. The matter was subsequently closed without charges being filed.^[35] This article is about the animal. ... Genera Eumetopias Zalophus Otaria Neophoca Phocarctos Hundreds of California Sea Lions sunbathing on Pier 39 in San Francisco. ... Modern genera Aptenodytes Eudyptes Eudyptula Megadyptes Pygoscelis Spheniscus For prehistoric genera, see Systematics Some penguins are curious. ... Ice Breaker was the name of a 2004 documentary set in the Antarctic and was hosted by Steve Irwin. ...

Animal Planet released a "Crocodile Hunter" special called "Confessions of the Crocodile Hunter" which attempted to explain some of the incidents. This special argues that Irwin's son was never in danger of being harmed by the crocodile, and that Irwin was no threat to the animals in Antarctica.

Politics

After questions arose about Irwin being paid $175,000 worth of taxpayers' money to appear in a television advertisement and his possible political ties, Irwin told ABC that he was a conservationist, and did not choose sides in politics. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ...

His comments describing Australian Prime Minister John Howard as the "greatest leader in the world" earned him scorn in the media.^[36] John Winston Howard (born 26 July 1939) is an Australian politician and the 25th Prime Minister of Australia. ...

Search and rescue effort in Mexico

In November 2003, Irwin was filming a documentary on sea lions off the coast of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula when he heard via his boat's radio that two scuba divers were reported missing in the area. Irwin and his entire crew suspended operations to aid in the search. His team's divers searched with the rescue divers, and Irwin used his vessel to patrol the waters around the island where the incident occurred, as well as using his satellite communications system to call in a rescue plane. On the second day of the search, kayakers found one of the divers, Scott Jones, perched on a narrow rock ledge jutting out from the side of a cliff. Irwin and a crewmember escorted him to Irwin's boat. Jones did not recognise his celebrity rescuer, as he had never seen Irwin on television. The other lost diver, Katie Vrooman, was found dead by a search plane later the same day not far from Jones' location.^[37] Genera Eumetopias Zalophus Otaria Neophoca Phocarctos Hundreds of California Sea Lions sunbathing on Pier 39 in San Francisco. ... Baja California Peninsula (highlighted) The Baja California Peninsula or Lower California is a peninsula in the west of Mexico. ... Early ideas of autonomous under-water systems appear in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Scuba Diving is the use of independent breathing equipment to stay underwater for long periods for recreational diving and professional diving. ... Kayak is also the name of a Dutch progressive rock band. ...

Sports fan

Having grown up in Essendon, Irwin was a fan of the Essendon Bombers, an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League.^[38] Irwin took part in an Australian Rules football promotion in Los Angeles as part of "Australia Week" in early 2006.^[39] After his death, a picture of Irwin wearing a Bombers Guernsey was shown by ESPN.com in their Bottom 10 ranking of the worst Division I-A college football teams after Week 1 of the season in tribute to him.^[40] Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club that is part of the Australian Football League. ... High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... The Australian Football League (AFL), formerly known as the Victorian Football League, and sometimes known as the VFL/AFL, is the elite Australian national competition in the sport of Australian rules football. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ... Division I is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. ... A college football game between Colorado State and Air Force. ...

Living in Queensland most of his life, Irwin was also a fan of rugby league. As a teenager, he played for the Caloundra Sharks as a second-rower,^[41] and as an adult he was known to be a passionate Brisbane Broncos fan and was involved with the club on several occasions. On one occasion after turning up to training he asked if he could tackle the largest player, Shane Webcke. Despite being thrown to the ground and looking like he'd been crushed he was jovial about the experience. Irwin laughingly shared the experience with the Queensland State of Origin squad before the 2006 series.^[42] Irwin also supported rugby union, being a fan of the national team, the Wallabies. He once wore Wallaby jersey during a demonstration at the zoo. A behind-the-scenes episode of The Crocodile Hunter showed Irwin and the crew finding a gas station in a remote part of Namibia to watch the Wallabies defeat France in the 1999 Rugby World Cup Final. Irwin was also a talented surfer.^[43] Wally Lewis passing the ball in Rugby League State of Origin. ... For information on the current season of the Brisbane Broncos, see Brisbane Broncos 2007. ... Shane Webcke (born September 28, 1974 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is an Australian former rugby league player, who spent his entire first grade career playing for the Brisbane Broncos. ... The logo of the Queensland State of Origin team The Queensland State of Origin team is a rugby league team representing the state of Queensland that plays in Australias annual three-match State of Origin series against arch-rivals the New South Wales team. ... Players are selected to play for the state in which they played their first senior football, hence the name state of origin. Prior to 1980 players were selected for interstate matches on the basis of where they were playing their club football at the time. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... First international Australia 13 - 3 British and Irish Lions (24 June 1899) Largest win Australia 142 - 0 Namibia (25 October 2003) Worst defeat South Africa 61 - 22 Australia (23 August 1997) World Cup Appearances 5 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 1991, 1999 The Australian national rugby union team is... The 1999 Rugby World Cup, the first to be held in rugby unions professional era,[2] was hosted by Wales, with some matches also played in England, France, Scotland and Ireland. ...

Other personal trivia

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Death

On September 4, 2006, Irwin was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray spine while snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, at Batt Reef, which is located off the coast of Port Douglas in Queensland. Irwin was in the area filming his own documentary, Ocean's Deadliest, but weather had stalled filming. Irwin decided to take the opportunity to film some shallow water shots for a segment in the television program his daughter Bindi was hosting,^[49] when, according to his friend and colleague, John Stainton, he swam too close to one of the stingrays. "He came on top of the stingray and the stingray's barb went up and into his chest and put a hole into his heart," said Stainton, who was on board Irwin's boat the Croc One. Image File history File links WikiNews-Logo. ... Wikinews is a free-content news source and a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Male Chest The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals. ... Genera Dasyatis Himantura Pastinachus Pteroplatytrygon Taeniura Urogymnus See text for species. ... A snorkeler amid corals on a coral reef near Fiji. ... The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the worlds largest coral reef system,[1][2] composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometres (1,616 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (132,974 sq mi). ... Batt Reef is a coral reef off Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia. ... Port Douglas is town in Far North Queensland, Australia, approximately 80km north of Cairns. ... Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd) - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006) - Population 4,164,590 (3rd) - Density 2. ... Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt, in one fashion or another, to document reality. ... Oceans Deadliest is the final nature documentary made by Steve Irwin before his death, which occurred during filming. ... John Stainton is a motion picture film artist (director and producer). ... The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ...

The events were caught on camera, and a copy of the footage was handed to the Queensland Police.^[50] After reviewing the footage of the incident and speaking to the cameraman who recorded it, marine documentary filmmaker and former spearfisherman Ben Cropp speculated that the stingray "felt threatened because Steve was alongside and there was the cameraman ahead." In such a case, the stingray responds to danger by automatically flexing the serrated spine on its tail (which can measure up to 25 cm or about 10 inches in length) in an upward motion. The Queensland Police Service is the law enforcement agency responsible for policing the Australian state of Queensland. ... Ben Cropp is an Australian, a former shark hunter and six-time Australian spearfishing champion, having retired from that trade in 1962 to pursue oceanic documentary filmmaking (having produced some 150 wildlife documentaries) and conservation efforts. ...

Cropp said Irwin had accidentally boxed in the animal. "It stopped and twisted and threw up its tail with the spike, and it caught him in the chest. It's a defensive thing. It's like being stabbed with a dirty dagger." The stinging of Irwin by the bull ray was "a one-in-a-million thing," Cropp told Time magazine. "I have swum with many rays, and I have only had one do that to me..."^[51] Binomial name Dasyatis brevicaudata (Hutton, 1875) The short-tail stingray, Dasyatis brevicaudata, also known as a bull ray or smooth stingray, is a stingray of the family Dasyatidae, found on the continental shelf in the Indian Ocean, and around temperate and subtropical coasts of Australia and New Zealand, at depths... (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ...

John Stainton described the video to the media, stating, "Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here [in the chest], and he pulled it out and the next minute he's gone."^[50] It is thought, in the absence of a coroner's report, that a combination of the toxins and the puncture wound from the spine caused Irwin to die of cardiac arrest, with most damage being inflicted by tears to arteries or other main blood vessels.^[52] A similar incident in Florida a month later in which a man survived a stingray barb through the heart showed that Irwin may have caused his own death by removing the barb.^[53] The coroner's report has not yet been released. A coroner is either the presiding officer of a special court, a medical officer, or an officer of law responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ...

Crew members aboard his boat called the emergency services in the nearest city of Cairns and administered CPR as they rushed the boat to the nearby Low Islets to meet an emergency rescue helicopter. However despite the best efforts of Irwin's crew, medical staff pronounced him dead when they arrived a short time later.^[49] According to Dr Ed O'Loughlin, who treated Irwin, "it became clear fairly soon that he had non-survivable injuries. He had a penetrating injury to the left front of his chest. He had lost his pulse and wasn't breathing."^[54] Cairns is a regional city located in far north Queensland, Australia. ... For other meanings of CPR, see CPR (disambiguation). ...

Irwin's body was flown to a morgue in Cairns. His wife, Terri Irwin, was on a walking tour in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in Tasmania at the time, and returned via a private plane from Devonport to the Sunshine Coast with their two children.^[49] Image File history File links Cairns_locator-MJC.png Summary Map of Australia locating Cairns. ... Image File history File links Cairns_locator-MJC.png Summary Map of Australia locating Cairns. ... Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair is a national park in Tasmania (Australia), 165 km northwest of Hobart. ... Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 5 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $16,114... Devonport City Council shown in green in map of Tasmania Devonport is a city in the north-west of Tasmania, Australia, at the mouth of the Mersey River. ... Population: 282,645* (2005)[1] (11th) Location: 100 km from Brisbane State District: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Kawana, Noosa, Nicklin Federal Division: Fisher, Fairfax The Sunshine Coast (population 282,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north...

Fatalities due to stingrays are infrequent and occurrences are not consistently collated.^[55] The attack on Irwin is believed to be the only fatality from a stingray ever captured on film.^[56]

Stainton told CNN's Larry King "[The tape] should be destroyed".^[57] In an ABC interview with Barbara Walters, Irwin's wife Terri said she has not seen the film of her husband's deadly encounter with the stingray and that it would not be shown on television. On January 3, 2007, the only video footage showing the events that led to Irwin's death was handed over to Terri, who said that the video would never become public, and noted her family has not seen the video either. In a January 11, 2007 interview with Access Hollywood, Terri said that "all footage has been destroyed." The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... Larry King (born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19, 1933) is an award-winning American writer, journalist and broadcaster. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a television and radio network in the United States. ... This biographical article needs additional references for verification. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Access Hollywood logo used 2001-2005 Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. ...

Production was completed on Ocean's Deadliest, which aired for the first time on the Discovery Channel on January 21, 2007. The documentary was completed with footage shot in the weeks following the accident.^[58] According to Stainton, "Anything to do with the day that he died, that film is not available."^[59] Perhaps to maintain the film's original purpose as a nature documentary and prevent it from becoming a documentary of Irwin's final days, his death is not mentioned in the film, aside from a still image of Irwin at the end alongside the text "In Memory of Steve Irwin". Discovery Channel is a cable and satellite TV channel founded by John Hendricks which is distributed by Discovery Communications. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Reaction

News of his death prompted widespread shock. Australian Prime Minister John Howard expressed his "shock and distress" at the death, saying that "Australia has lost a wonderful and colourful son."^[60] Queensland Premier Peter Beattie commented in a Channel Seven television interview that Irwin "will be remembered as not just a great Queenslander, but a great Australian".^[61] Several Australian news websites went down because of high web traffic and for the first time the top 10 list of most viewed stories for Fairfax Digital news sites were swept by one topic.^[62] Talk-back radio experienced a high volume of callers expressing their grief.^[63] Flags at the Sydney Harbour were lowered to half staff in honor of Irwin.^[64] Judicial High Court Lower Courts Constitution State and territory governments Executive Governors and Administrators Premiers and Chief Ministers Legislative Parliaments and Assemblies State electoral systems ACT - NSW - NT - Qld. ... List of Premiers of Queensland Before the 1890s there was no formal party system in Queensland. ... Peter Douglas Beattie (born, New South Wales 18 November 1952), Australian politician, is the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland and leader of the Australian Labor Party in that state. ... Channel Seven is an Australian television channel broadcasted by the Seven Network. ... John Fairfax Holdings Limited (ABN 15 008 663 161) is an Australian Public Company operating in the media industry, working predominantly with newspapers. ... // The United States flag flying at half-staff over the White House. ...

The U.S. feed of the Animal Planet cable television channel aired a special tribute to Steve Irwin that started on Monday, 4 September 2006. The tribute continued with the Animal Planet channel showing highlights of Irwin's more than 200 appearances on Discovery Networks shows.^[65] Animal Planet, launched in 1996, is a cable and satellite television network co-owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. ... Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On the evening of his death, Enough Rope re-broadcast an interview between Irwin and Andrew Denton originally broadcast in 2003. CNN showed a repeat of his interview on Larry King Live, originally recorded in 2004. The Australian federal parliament opened on September 5, 2006 with condolence speeches by both the Prime Minister John Howard and the Leader of the Opposition Kim Beazley. The Seven Network aired a television memorial show as a tribute to Irwin on 5 September 2006,^[66] as did the Nine Network on September 6, 2006. Enough Rope with Andrew Denton (or simply Enough Rope) is a television talk show broadcast on the ABC network in Australia. ... Andrew Denton on the poster for his film God On My Side Andrew Christopher Denton (born May 4, 1960) is an Australian comedian and television presenter, and is the host of the ABCs weekly interview program Enough Rope. ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... Larry King Live is a nightly CNN interview program hosted by broadcaster and writer Larry King. ... Parliament House, Canberra The Parliament of Australia is a bicameral parliament consisting of the Queen of Australia, the House of Representatives (the lower house) and the Senate (the upper house or house of review). Section 1 of the Constitution of Australia provides that: The legislative power of the Commonwealth shall... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Winston Howard (born 26 July 1939) is an Australian politician and the 25th Prime Minister of Australia. ... For Kim Beazleys father, Kim Beazley senior, see Kim Edward Beazley. ... The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network based in Willoughby, a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Jay Leno delivered a tribute to Irwin, describing him as a great ambassador of Australia. Irwin appeared on Leno's talk show on more than ten occasions.^[67] There were also tributes on Live with Regis & Kelly and Barbara Walters' The View; on the former show, Kelly Ripa came close to tears with her praise of Irwin.^[67] James Douglas Muir Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian who is best known as the current host of NBC televisions long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. ... Kelly Ripa tends to Regis Philbins splinter in the improvised first segment of the show. ... This biographical article needs additional references for verification. ... This article is about the talk show. ... Kelly Maria Ripa (born October 2, 1970, in Berlin, New Jersey) an American Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress and talk show host. ...

Hundreds of people visited Australia Zoo to pay tribute to the deceased entertainer and conservationist. The day after his death, the volume of people visiting the zoo to pay their respects affected traffic so much that police reduced the speed limit around the Glass House Mountains Road and told motorists to expect delays.^[68] BBC reported on September 13, 2006 that thousands of fans have been to Australia Zoo since Irwin's death, bringing flowers, candles, stuffed animals and messages of support.^[69] Sign near entrace to the zoo Crocodile show in the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo Aviary at the Australia Zoo Harriet, the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, lived at Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. ... The British Broadcasting Corporation, which is usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GBÂ£4 billion. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the weeks after his death, Irwin's conservation foundation Wildlife Warriors reported that thousands of people from around the world were offering their support via donations to the conservation group. Wildlife Warriors, originally called the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, is a conservationist organization that was established in 2002 by Steve Irwin, and his wife Terri Irwin to involve and educate others in the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. ...

Criticism

Dan Mathews, vice-president of animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said it was "no shock at all that Steve Irwin should die provoking a dangerous animal". He added that "Irwin made his career out of antagonising frightened wild animals, that's a very dangerous message to send to children." He also made a comparison with another well known conservationist: "If you compare him with a responsible conservationist like Jacques Cousteau, he looks like a cheap reality TV star."^[70]^[71] The son of Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau, also a producer of wildlife documentaries, also took issue with Irwin's hands-on approach to nature television. Cousteau asserted, "You don't touch nature, you just look at it." Although it "goes very well on television", Irwin's approach would "interfere with nature, jump on animals, grab them, hold them, and have this very, very spectacular, dramatic way of presenting things" which Cousteau felt is "very misleading".^[72] Jacques Cousteau's grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., however, was himself working with Irwin on the "Ocean's Deadliest" documentary at the time of Irwin's death, and later described him as "a remarkable individual". Describing their project, he said, "I think why Steve was so excited about it that we were looking at these animals that people think of as, you know, dangerous and deadly monsters, and they're not. They all have an important place in the environment and in the world. And that was what his whole message was about."^[73] Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Dan Mathews, vice-president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Dan Mathews is the vice-president of PETA and known for heading PETAs most controversial and attention-getting campaigns, including the Id Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur ads, as well as campaigns involving celebrities such... People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals logo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization based in the United States. ... Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1976. ... Jean-Michel Cousteau is the first son of ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. ... Philippe Cousteau Jr. ...

Backlash against stingrays

In the weeks following Irwin's death, at least ten stingrays were found dead and mutilated, with their tails cut off, on the beaches of Queensland, prompting speculation that they had been killed by fans of Irwin as an act of revenge. Michael Hornby, a friend of the late naturalist and executive director of Irwin's Wildlife Warrior fund, condemned any revenge killings. Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd) - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006) - Population 4,164,590 (3rd) - Density 2. ...

"We just want to make it very clear that we will not accept and not stand for anyone who's taken a form of retribution. That's the last thing Steve would want," he said.^[74]

Funeral and memorials

Queensland Premier Peter Beattie extended the offer of a state funeral to Irwin's family, an honour also agreed to by Prime Minister John Howard. The family decided that such a funeral wouldn't be appropriate, a sentiment echoed by many Australians outside media and political circles. Steve Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, stated that his son would not have wanted such an honour, and would want to be remembered as an "ordinary bloke".^[75] Beattie stated he would honour the decision of the Irwin family regarding their arrangements. Irwin was farewelled by family and friends at a private funeral service held at Caloundra on the afternoon of 9 September.^[76]The naturalist was buried in a private ceremony at the zoo on the same day.^[69] List of Premiers of Queensland Before the 1890s there was no formal party system in Queensland. ... Peter Douglas Beattie (born, New South Wales 18 November 1952), Australian politician, is the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland and leader of the Australian Labor Party in that state. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Judicial High Court Lower Courts Constitution State and territory governments Executive Governors and Administrators Premiers and Chief Ministers Legislative Parliaments and Assemblies State electoral systems ACT - NSW - NT - Qld. ... Bob Irwin (born c. ... Look up bloke in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Caloundra () is the southern-most community on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Memorial service

A public service was held at the 5,500-seat Animal Planet Crocoseum at Australia Zoo on Wednesday morning September 20, 2006. The service was broadcast live, commercial free, in the eastern states of Australia, by free-to-air channels Seven, Nine and the ABC in Australia, as well as live on subscription channel Sky News Australia. In addition, it was broadcast live around the world, particularly the United States, where the service was broadcast commercial free on Animal Planet, as well as to Asia and Germany. A BBC camera crew was also sent especially to Australia to cover the memorial service for the United Kingdom. It is estimated that over 300 million viewers worldwide watched the service.^[77]. The memorial was also rebroadcast on Animal Planet on January 1, 2007 as part of their New Year's Day celebration, and again the following day. Sign near entrace to the zoo Crocodile show in the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo Aviary at the Australia Zoo Harriet, the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, lived at Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. ... The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network based in Willoughby, a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney. ... The ABC or Australian Broadcasting Corporation is the national, Australia. ... Sky News Australia is an Australian 24 hour cable and satellite news channel available on Foxtel, Austar, Optus Television and Neighbourhood Cable subscription platforms. ... Animal Planet, launched in 1996, is a cable and satellite television network co-owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. ... This article is an overview article about the Crown chartered British Broadcasting Corporation formed in 1927. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... This article is about January 1 in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Messages from around the world came from people including Hugh Jackman, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe and Larry King. Costner called him a "fearless" man who was brave enough to let people see him as he was.^[78] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 645 KB) Summary wikipedia:Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Australia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 645 KB) Summary wikipedia:Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast, Australia. ... Sign near entrace to the zoo Crocodile show in the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo Aviary at the Australia Zoo Harriet, the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, lived at Australia Zoo Australia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. ... Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian film producer, and film, television and stage actor, known for playing Wolverine in X-Men and its sequels, and for his Tony Award-winning performance on Broadway in The Boy from Oz. ... Cameron Michelle Diaz (born August 30, 1972) is an American actress and former fashion model. ... Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981[1]), sometimes known as JT, is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. ... Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who often produces his own films. ... Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is a New Zealand-Australian[1] actor. ... Larry King (born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19, 1933) is an award-winning American writer, journalist and broadcaster. ...

The Prime Minister John Howard made an early speech at the service, as did Irwin's father Bob and his daughter Bindi.

Wes Mannion and John Stainton also made speeches and David Wenham read a poem.^[78] Anthony Field from The Wiggles partly hosted the service, often sharing the screen with various animals, from koalas to elephants, and Australian music star John Williamson sang True Blue, which was Irwin's favourite song. Professor Craig Franklin of the University of Queensland told the crowd that the university was about to make Irwin an adjunct professor for his contributions to the study of crocodiles.^[79] In a symbolic finish to the service, Irwin's truck was loaded up with gear and driven out of the arena for the last time as Williamson sang. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... David Wenham (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in movies, television series and theatre productions. ... Anthony Field (born May 8, 1963 in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian musician and actor. ... The Wiggles is an Australian band. ... Williamson performing at the memorial service for Steve Irwin (September 2006) John Robert Williamson AM (born 1 November 1945 in Quambatook, Victoria) is an Australian country music singer-songwriter. ... Williamson performing True Blue at the memorial for Steve Irwin (September 2006) True Blue is a patriotic Australian folk song written in 1981 by singer-songwriter John Williamson. ... The University of Queensland (UQ) is the longest-established university in the state of Queensland, Australia, and a member of Australias Group of Eight. ... The meaning of the word professor (Latin: one who claims publicly to be an expert) varies. ...

In a final tribute, Australia Zoo staff spelled out Irwin's catchphrase "Crikey" in yellow flowers as Irwin's truck was driven from the "Crocoseum" for the last time to end the service. Flags on the Sydney Harbour Bridge flew at half mast on the day of the memorial service. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the main crossing of Sydney Harbour carrying rail, vehicular, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. ... Flag Flying Half-Staff over the White House Half-mast, or half-staff, describes the act of flying a flag approximately halfway up a flagpole (though anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of the way up the flagpole is acceptable). ...

Other Australian memorials

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American memorials

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Indian memorial

The state's forest and wildlife department is perhaps the first government body in the world to name a memorial after Irwin, whose documentaries on wildlife and reptiles endeared him to thousands of viewers. The centre is now called the Steve Irwin Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre.

Death anniversary

On September 4, 2007, Australian fans gathered at the Irwin family zoo on the Gold Coast, Queensland to commemorate the first anniversary of Irwin's death. State Premier Peter Beattie described Irwin as one of the state's greatest cultural ambassadors. On November 15, Irwin's widow Terri and children, Bindi and Bob, will remember his life and achievements on "Steve Irwin Day".^[84] is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Giraffes in Sydneys Taronga Zoo A zoological garden, zoological park, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. ... Gold Coast may refer to: // Gold Coast (British colony), British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa Brandenburger Gold Coast, former German colony Danish Gold Coast, former Danish colony Dutch Gold Coast, former Dutch colony Portuguese Gold Coast, former Portuguese colony Swedish Gold Coast, former Swedish colony Gold... Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd) - Product per capita $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of November 2006) - Population 4,164,590 (3rd) - Density 2. ... Peter Douglas Beattie (born, New South Wales 18 November 1952), Australian politician, is the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland and leader of the Australian Labor Party in that state. ... An ambassador, rarely embassador, is a diplomatic official accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization, to serve as the official representative of his or her own country. ...

See also

Richard Marlin Perkins (March 28, 1905 â€“ June 14, 1986) was a zoologist, best known as a host of the television program Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom. ... Ali Khan Samsudin, ( April 11, 1958 â€“ 1 December 2006 in Kuala Lumpur) was known as Malaysias snake king. He earned the title after living with 400 cobras, for 12 hours a day for 40 days, in a small room in the early 1990s. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wildlife Warriors, originally called the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, is a conservationist organization that was established in 2002 by Steve Irwin, and his wife Terri Irwin to involve and educate others in the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. ...

Notes and references

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^ Biography: Steve Irwin. The Australian. News Limited (4 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Wulff, Jennifer (September 18, 2006). "Wild by Nature. (STEVE IRWIN 1962-2006)". People Weekly 66 (12): 60.
^ Platt, R: "A Natural Presenter at One With Nature" The Guardian. 5 September 2006
^ Lee, Sandra (18 June 2000). Wild Thing. USA Weekend Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ ^a ^b "Terri Irwin presents award to Attenborough", The Australian, News.com.au, 2006-11-02. Retrieved on 2006-11-03.
^ The Crocodile Hunter:Collision Course. Box Office Mojo. Box Office Mojo, LLC.
^ The Crocodile Hunter. Animax. Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
^ Trivia for Happy Feet (2006). IMDB. Retrieved on 2006-11-26.
^ The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 13 January 2006.
^ Willis, Louise; Irwin, Steve; Colvin, Mark (2003-11-04). PM - Steve Irwin defends quarantine ad. ABC. Retrieved on 5 September, 2006.
^ Google cache copy of a Toyota Australia page: Crikey! Steve Irwin loves his Toyotas!
^ ^a ^b King Murdoch, Anna. "He's smart, by crikey", The Age, The Age Company Ltd, 10 June 2003. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Elliot, Geoff. "Keep it simple, mate", The Australian, News Limited, 27 January 2006. Copy at www.australianmade.com.au
^ www.itsanhonour.gov.au
^ Crocodile Hunter: Croc Hunter Wins Top Export Gong, copy of Sunshine Coast Daily article, originally published 10 December 2004.
^ "Irwin defends stunt", Sydney Morning Herald, 2004-01-06. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ "Irwin was set to be academic", NEWS.com.au, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
^ "Rwanda to name baby gorilla after Steve Irwin", ABC Online, May 8, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-05-07.
^ "Kerala crocodile park named after Irwin", NDTV, May 8, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-05-07.
^ "Thiruvananthapurams memorial to Crocodile Hunter", AndhraNews.net.
^ Denton, Andrew; Irwin, Steve (2003-10-06). ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - episode 30: Steve Irwin. ABC. Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
^ Death of the crocodile hunter. The First Post (September 4, 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
^ Tait, Paul (2006-09-04). Australia stunned by death of "modern-day Noah". Reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
^ Elseya irwini. Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
^ Robson, Frank. "Crikey, it's raw Stevo!", Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald, First published April 2002, republished 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
^ "Wildlife legend honoured", ITN News, ITN, 2006-11-01. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
^ Reptile Romance. Who Magazine. Time Inc (2002-11-02). Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
^ Patrick Barkham. "It's like a part of Australia has died", Guardian Unlimited, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
^ Inquiry into croc baby stunt. bbc.co.uk. BBC (2004-01-03). Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
^ McIlveen, Luke. "Irwin's Death was Filmed", Daily Telegraph, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2007-02-09. Lalor, Peter. "Obituary: Committed to lore of nature", The Australian, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.
^ Schembri, Jim. "TV's mixed messages", The Age, 2004-01-15. Retrieved on 2007-01-31.
^ O'Rourke, Claire. "Croc hunter ducks for cover", Sydney Morning Herald, 2004-01-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ "Steve Irwin baby concerns prompt law change", Sydney Morning Herald, 2005-02-24. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ "Irwin cleared after Penguin Probe", BBC News, 2004-06-15. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Devine, Miranda. "Crikey! Praise for PM puts you in a snake pit", The Sun-Herald, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 November 2003. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
^ CDNN: Diver remembers day her scuba buddy died in Baja by Thomas Geyer
^ "Steve Irwin" The Times Online September 5, 2006. URL accessed on 6 September 2006
^ AFL Match, Steve Irwin Show. URL accessed on 5 September 2006
^ The Bottom 10: Have a look at this beauty. ESPN.com (2006-09-06). Retrieved on 2006-09-11.
^ Our mate Steve. URL accessed on 12 September 2006
^ Tributes flow for 'true original'. URL accessed on 12 September 2006
^ Surfers invited to pay tribute (2006-09-06). Retrieved on 2006-11-07.
^ Singapore Sling!. International Crocodile Rescue. Retrieved on 16 March 2006.
^ Jackson's Gaidojutsu Self Defense www.jacksons.tv. Retrieved 7 September 2006.
^ Irwin feared fast cars more than animals. Retrieved on 10 September 2006.
^ "Interview", Woman's Day (Australia), date=2006-10-09, Australian Consolidated Press.
^ Morris, Linda. "Christians fed to lyings: Irwin no convert", Sydney Morning Herald, John Fairfax Holdings, 2006-09-22. Retrieved on 2006-09-22.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Croc Hunter Irwin killed by stingray", THE AGE, 4 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ ^a ^b Gerard, Ian, and Koch, Tony. "Steve Irwin's freak death filmed", The Australian, 4 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Rory Callinan (4 September 2006). Death of a Crocodile Hunter. Time Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Richard Macey. "Serrated knife-like barb, not toxins, the likely killer", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
^ Irwin might have survived: surgeon. Sydney Morning Herald (2006-10-20). Retrieved on 2006-10-20.
^ "Stingray Kills 'Crocodile Hunter'", AOL News, 4 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ How Deadly Are Stingrays?. Slate. Washington Post Company (5 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
^ Stingray Deaths Rare and Agonizing. CNN. Reuters (4 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ "Irwin's dad: 'I lost my best mate'", CNN, 6 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
^ "Crocodile Hunter's final stunt with sea snake", The Daily Telegraph, 30 December 2006. Retrieved on 2007-04-15.
^ "Crocodile Hunter's Last Show Completed", International Business Times, 2007-01-06. Retrieved on 2007-01-06.
^ "Irwin brought joy to millions: PM", The Australian, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ "Irwin family offered state funeral", The Australian, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ Croc Hunter news consumes the web. theage.com.au (2006-09-05). Retrieved on 2006-09-08.
^ Fidler, Richard. "Tributes flow for Steve Irwin", 612 ABC radio, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
^ http://www.antara.co.id/en/seenws/?id=20284
^ Reuters "Discovery network mourns Irwin, plans tribute"
^ Seven Network "Yahoo7 TV Tribute to Steve Irwin"
^ ^a ^b Sydney Morning Herald "Aussie 'Superman' brings tears to US chat shows"
^ ^a ^b "Beattie flags Steve Irwin award, national park", ABC, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
^ ^a ^b "'Crocoseum' tribute set for Irwin", BBC, 2006-09-13. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
^ AAP. "Irwin's antics 'a danger to children'", The Age, 2006-09-13. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
^ Walls, Jeannette. "PETA sheds no crocodile tears for Steve Irwin", MSNBC. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
^ "Irwin interfered with nature, says Cousteau", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
^ "Cousteau: Irwin a 'remarkable individual'", CNN, 2006-09-06. Retrieved on 2006-10-22.
^ "Irwin fans 'in revenge attacks'", BBC, 2006-09-12. Retrieved on 2006-09-12.
^ "Father rejects state funeral for 'ordinary bloke' son", The Age, 2006-09-07. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
^ Robson, Lou. "Family says private farewell", The Sunday Mail, 2006-09-10. Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
^ "300 Million People To Watch Steve Irwin Memorial", ecanadanow.com, 2006-09-19. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
^ ^a ^b "Thousands mourn 'Crocodile Hunter'", CNN, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
^ "Don't grieve for Irwin: Father", Herald Sun, 2006-09-19. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
^ Steve Irwin gets his Way {Retrieved 2 January 2007)
^ http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/22/1984870.htm
^ ^a ^b
^ bill.doc
^ BBC NEWS, Australia remembers 'Croc Hunter'

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Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Reuters Group plc (LSE: RTR and NASDAQ: RTRSY); pron. ... The Seven Network is an Australian television network, owned by the Seven Media Group. ... ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The British Broadcasting Corporation, which is usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GBÂ£4 billion. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

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