2006

2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It is also the fourth year of Gaia.

January

 * January 3 - Udon forum removed from the site.
 * January 18 - Trial of Ian began.
 * January 24 - January 2006 Thank You Letters opened; contained Angelic Parasol and Sword of Aegis.
 * January 31 - Gift Wrapping system updated.
 * January 31 - Gaia Gift Credits released.

February

 * February 1 - Ian found innocent in trial, but shot by The Sniper when leaving court.
 * February 3 - Enchanted Trunk is now the Brown Giftbox.
 * February 7 - Gaia Channels introduced.
 * February 11 - Item update, mostly giving the ability to crossdress.
 * February 14 - The Gift manga update.
 * February 14 - Valentines 2k6 event.
 * February 18 - Gaia turned three.
 * February 18 - The Third Gaian Anniversary Ball in the Gambino Mansion in Durem took place.
 * February 23 - Chyaku Norisu Scarf and the G9 Laptop are released in the February 2006 Thank You Letters.
 * February 28 - Item glitch in which items were doubled. Gaia Economy shut down for hours.

March

 * March 6 - Art Arena returned.
 * March 6 - Housing item update with the theme of medival and marine items.
 * March 13 - Gaia Cards released.
 * March 14 - Item update with the theme of sleepwear.
 * March 21 - New Bank released, making trading easier.
 * March 23 - Mochi Puppy and the Demonbow are released in the March 2006 Thank You Letters.

April

 * April 1 - Storyline update involving Gino and Ian fighting.
 * April 4 - Highest Donator contests are no longer allowed.
 * April 5 - Housing item update with the first kitchen items avaliable.
 * April 7 - Gaia Towns is updated; shovels and nets are no longer needed to collect items.
 * April 11 - Item update with the theme of cooking items.
 * April 16 - Easter 2K6 commences and lasts a day and a half.
 * April 25 - G-BOT and Sun Staff are released in the April 2006 Thank You Letters.
 * April 26 - New fishing items are released for the fish exchange.

May

 * May 8 - Housing item update with the theme of kitchen items.
 * May 15 - First time a Thank You Letter is opened in the middle of the month; Angelbow and the Chain of Command are released in the May 2006 Thank You Letters.
 * May 22 - Police uniform and dog/wolf sets released in stores.

June

 * June 5 - Housing item update with physical fitness theme.
 * June 9 - Marketplace Search changed format.
 * June 15 - June 2006 Thank You Letters opened; contained Dark Halo and G Blade.
 * June 20 - Gaia is redesigned with a new layout.
 * June 20 - Starter sets for newbies are released.
 * June 22 - Gaia Towns is upgraded.
 * June 26 - RSS Feed for Gaia Announcements added.

July

 * July 5 - Home Electronics and Casino Uniform Update.
 * July 11 - New Profile System.
 * July 13 - Word Bump Game Added.
 * July 15 - July 2006 Thank You Letters opened; contained Elegant Veil and Ancient Katana.
 * July 17 - First Gaia Action 9 Newsletter is 'published' by Cindy Donovinh.
 * July 26 - Avatars with Expressions and Mouth Styles Update.

October

 * October 30 - Interview Transcript with Ron Bruise and the Aliens posted.
 * October 30 - Donation Items became Monthly Collectibles.
 * October 31 - Halloween 2k6 Party at the Gambino Mansion.

November

 * November 3 - Halloween 2k6 Party extended to Saturday November 11.

December

 * December 15 - December 2006 Monthly Collectibles opened; contained Elemental Hair, Flame Sword, and Winter Rose.
 * December 20 - Christmass 2k6 event began.