What happened on Friday March 02, 2018?

Here's what happened on March 02, 2018:

• 2018 Ouagadougou Terrorist Attacks A coordinated terrorist attack targeted the French Embassy and Military Headquarters in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, leaving 28 people dead and over 50 injured. This attack underscores the ongoing security challenges in the Sahel region.
• Russia Denies US Arms Control Violation Claims Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected US claims of Russian violations of international arms control agreements, following President Vladimir Putin's recent speech about nuclear weapons, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
• USS Lexington Discovered in Coral Sea The USS Lexington, an American WWII aircraft carrier lost during the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea, was rediscovered in the waters off Australia, providing a significant historical maritime discovery.
• Ituri Conflict Massacre In the ongoing ethnic tensions in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 49 people were killed in a brutal attack targeting a village, highlighting the persistent conflict between Lendu and Hema communities.
• US Downgrades Havana Embassy Status The United States permanently reduced its Havana embassy's status to 'unaccompanied', prohibiting family members from residing at the post due to alleged health threats, signaling continued diplomatic strain with Cuba.
• Suicide Car Bombing in Kabul A suicide car bomber attacked the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in one fatality and fourteen injuries. This incident reflects the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Severe Nor'easter Hits US East Coast A massive winter storm struck the East Coast of the United States, causing widespread power outages and disrupting thousands of flights, showcasing the significant impact of severe weather events.
• Fire at Baku Drug Rehabilitation Clinic A devastating fire erupted at a drug rehabilitation clinic in Baku, Azerbaijan, resulting in the tragic deaths of 25 people. The incident highlights serious safety concerns in medical facilities.
• Greece Legalizes Medical Cannabis The Hellenic Parliament passed a bill legalizing medical cannabis use, despite opposition from several political parties, marking a significant shift in Greece's healthcare and drug policy.
• Deadly Avalanche in Southeastern France A devastating avalanche near Entraunes in southeastern France claimed the lives of up to four people and left one person missing, demonstrating the dangerous potential of extreme winter weather conditions.

Events in 2018

March 02, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 2018

March 02, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 02, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.89
• Apple AAPL: opens at $172.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $91.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.99
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.79

Exchange Rates on March 02, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8117 EUR
• 1 USD = 105.716 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7245 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2877 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2878 CAD

March 02, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 2018 can also be written as 3/2/2018 in the US and as 2/3/2018 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 2018 in March 2018 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 2018:

• Billy Herrington

  American actor (b. 1969).

• Lin Hu

  Chinese lieutenant general (b. 1927).

• Jesús López Cobos
• Gillo Dorfles

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Drake - God's Plan
2. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
3. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
4. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
5. BlocBoy JB Featuring Drake - Look Alive

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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 2018

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Someone born on March 02, 2018 is:

7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 12 days old,

or 375 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 2018?

There are 292 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 02, 2018.

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