What happened on Thursday March 02, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 02, 2006:

• USA PATRIOT Act Renewed The United States Senate voted 89-10 to renew the USA PATRIOT Act after two extensions, with expectations of further approval in the House of Representatives.
• President Bush's First Visit to India President George W. Bush made his first visit to India, issuing a joint statement about growing strategic partnership and civil nuclear cooperation. Approximately 100,000 protesters demonstrated against his visit in Delhi.
• Dubai Ports World Controversy The Bush Administration pressured the United Arab Emirates not to continue its economic boycott of Israel, a significant issue in the proposed UAE port takeover.
• European Central Bank Adjusts Interest Rates The European Central Bank increased the Euro base interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5%, affecting all 12 Eurozone member countries.
• Political Suppression in Belarus Alaksandar Kazulin, a Social Democratic Party candidate, was detained and injured by Minsk police while protesting against a congress hosted by President Alexander Lukashenko.
• Sir Menzies Campbell Leads Liberal Democrats Sir Menzies Campbell was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, a significant moment in British political leadership.
• Ancient Civilization Remains Found in Iran Archaeological discoveries in Shahrud, Iran, revealed remains of an 8,000-year-old prehistoric civilization, including ovens, craft workshops, and settlement evidence.
• New US Ten-Dollar Bill Enters Circulation The United States introduced the newest version of the ten-dollar bill, featuring enhanced security features and design updates.
• Medieval Shipwreck Discovery in Stockholm A shipwreck dating back to the 14th century was discovered in Riddarfjarden Bay, Stockholm, Sweden. Researchers considered potential recovery if the ship's condition permitted.
• Death of Jack Wild, English Actor Jack Wild, a notable English actor born in 1952, passed away on this date. Known for his roles in various films and television shows.
• Pat Robertson Loses Board Election Televangelist Pat Robertson was unsuccessful in his bid to re-elect himself to the board of directors at the National Religious Broadcasters.

Events in 2006

March 02, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 2006

March 02, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 02, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.04
• Apple AAPL: opens at $69.02
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.90

Exchange Rates on March 02, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.86 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1311 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.298 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0341 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.43 JPY

March 02, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 61st day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 2006 can also be written as 3/2/2006 in the US and as 2/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 2006:

• Jack Wild
• Philippe Muray

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. Sean Paul - Temperature
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

March 02, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Chico - It's Chico Time
2. Orson - No Tomorrow
3. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
4. Madonna - Sorry
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Will I Am - Beep

March 02, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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March 02, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 2006 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 2006 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 02, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:49 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 2006

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Someone born on March 02, 2006 is:

19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 12 days old,

or 1001 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 2006?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 02, 2006.

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