What happened on Saturday, March 1, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 01, 2008:

• Intense Israeli air strikes in Gaza Strip On March 1, 2008, Israel launched a series of air strikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants. The strikes were part of ongoing tensions and violence in the region, leading to casualties and international condemnation. source: aljazeera.com
• FARC rebel leader Raúl Reyes killed Raúl Reyes, a senior leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), was killed in a military operation on March 1, 2008. His death marked a significant blow to the FARC, which had been engaged in a long-standing conflict with the Colombian government. source: bbc.com
• Armenian police violently suppress opposition protests On March 1, 2008, Armenian police clashed with opposition supporters protesting the presidential election results. The violent crackdown resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries, raising concerns about the state of democracy in Armenia. source: bbc.com
• Renewed Violence Threatens Sudan Peace Process Analysts warned of potential jeopardy to the peace process as violence resurfaced in Sudan's Abyei region. The renewed conflict highlighted the fragile political stability in the region and the ongoing challenges of maintaining peace.
• Deadly Wind Storm Strikes Europe A severe windstorm swept across Europe, causing multiple fatalities: four people in Austria, two in Germany, and two in the Czech Republic. The event underscored the potential destructive power of extreme weather conditions.
• Aquatica Water Park Opens at Sea World Orlando Sea World Orlando inaugurated Aquatica, a massive 59-acre water park, expanding its entertainment offerings and providing a new recreational destination for visitors in Florida.

Events in 2008

March 01, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 2008

March 01, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Lazio : 1 - 1
• Roma - Parma : 4 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Dender : 2 - 2
• Lokeren - Mouscron : 0 - 0
• Mechelen - Waregem : 2 - 1
• Roeselare - Gent : 0 - 1
• St Truiden - FC Brussels : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
• Hansa Rostock - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Wolfsburg : 3 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1
• Werder Bremen - Dortmund : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Barcelona : 4 - 2
• Espanol - Valencia : 2 - 0
• La Coruna - Sevilla : 2 - 1
• Recreativo - Real Madrid : 2 - 3

March 01, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 2008 can also be written as 3/1/2008 in the US and as 1/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 01, 2008:

• Raúl Reyes
• Antonio Balletto

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 1st

March 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

March 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Nickelback - Rockstar
3. Adele - Chasing Pavements
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Kelly Rowland - Work

March 01, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. J. Holiday - Suffocate
4. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
5. Mario - Crying Out For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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March 01, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 01, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 12:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 2008

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Someone born on March 01, 2008 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 1 day old,

or 961 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6728 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 01, 2008?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 01, 2008.

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