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Events on Monday 4 September 2006 1
1962 – 2006Steve Irwin (1962-2006)Died 4 September 2006, aged 44Steve Irwin, the Australian wildlife expert known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed by a stingray barb while filming near the Great Barrier Reef. His death was mourned worldwide and drew attention to marine safety. He was remembered for popularizing wildlife conservation on television.