What happened on Wednesday March 02, 2011?

Here's what happened on March 02, 2011:

• 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami A catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's east coast, triggering a devastating tsunami with waves reaching up to seven meters. The disaster caused massive destruction, resulting in approximately 23,000 fatalities and missing persons. The tsunami also triggered a severe nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, leading to widespread environmental and humanitarian consequences.
• 2011 Libyan Civil War Escalates The Libyan Civil War intensifies with fierce battles between pro-Gaddafi forces and rebels. Key developments include fighting for control of strategic towns like Brega and Ajdabiya, with government troops bombing rebel-held areas and Colonel Gaddafi warning against foreign intervention.
• Apple Unveils iPad 2 Apple Inc. introduces the iPad 2, its second-generation tablet computer, continuing the company's innovation in mobile computing and consumer electronics.
• Assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister for Minorities and a Roman Catholic, was assassinated in Islamabad, highlighting the ongoing religious and political tensions in the country.

Events in 2011

March 02, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 2011

March 02, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 02, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.59
• Apple AAPL: opens at $349.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.43

Exchange Rates on March 02, 2011:

• 1 USD = 81.86 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9728 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9233 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5733 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.49 JPY

March 02, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
• Osasuna - La Coruna : 0 - 0
• Sociedad - Levante : 1 - 1
• Valencia - Barcelona : 0 - 1
• Villarreal - Hercules : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Valladolid : 1 - 1
• Las Palmas - Recreativo : 1 - 1
• Vallecano - Alcorcon : 1 - 0
• Xerez - Gimnastic : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tamworth - Kettering Town : 3 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Stirling - Albion Rvs : 0 - 0

March 02, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 61st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 2011 can also be written as 3/2/2011 in the US and as 2/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 2011:

• Shahbaz Bhatti
• Thor Vilhjálmsson

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
2. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)
3. Bruno Mars - Grenade
4. Dr. Dre - I Need A Doctor
5. Katy Perry - Firework

March 02, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

1. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
3. Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake - Fall For Your Type
4. Trey Songz - Love Faces
5. Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

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

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 04:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 2011

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Someone born on March 02, 2011 is:

14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 12 days old,

or 741 weeks

or 5187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 2011?

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, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 02, 2011.

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