Thursday March 03, 2005: on this day

March 03, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 62nd day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2005 can also be written as 3/3/2005 in the US and as 3/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on March 03, 2005:

• Mayerthorpe incident: james roszko kills four royal canadian mounted police officers during a drug bust on his property in rochfort bridge, alberta. he then commits suicide. this is the most serious incident in peacetime for the rcmp since the north-west rebellion and 1885.
• Naima amzil is a belgian muslim woman who quits her job following a threat to her employer with a seventh death threat. this threat was sent by the group new free flanders (dutch : nieuw vrij vlaanderen). because she is muslim, and wears a headscarf at her job, she is being targeted.
• Four royal canadian mounted police officers are killed while investigating the theft of a pickup truck by a suspect west of edmonton, alberta. this is the single largest death toll of rcmp officers since the northwest rebellion.
• Five men sentenced to death in the rape and murder of mukhtar mai are now freed after an appeal. mukhtar mai was allegedly raped by a tribal council in pakistan in february 2002.
• Three days after condemning china's human right record, the people's republic of china issued a condemnation report.
• Indonesian muslim cleric abu bakar bashir was found guilty of conspiring in the bali bombing in 2002. however, he was not found guilty of any other charges related to the 2003 attack on the marriott hotel in jakarta. he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
• A dynamite explosion at the home of a miner in china kills 20 people, many of whom are schoolchildren.
• Japan: yoshiaki tsutsumi is the millionaire chairman of kokudo corporation and indicted for insider trading and falsified financial reports
• Steve fossett's globalflyer lands at salina in kansas to complete his round-the-world nonstop flight. fossett was able to overcome fuel issues and become the first solo pilot to complete the flight.
• Martha stewart is released at 12:30 edt from camp cupcake after spending 5 months in prison.
• Police in south africa are looking for thulani zulu's killers, a zulu prince, and an anc official. thulani zulu was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting. the act was also condemned by the ifp (sabc).
• Zimbabwe plans to release 62 mercenaries linked to the failed coup attempt in equatorial guinea last january. the majority of the suspected mercenaries come from south africa.
• Fbi sends elmar huseynov a special agent to azerbaijan for assistance in investigating the murder. monitor magazine's editor-in-chief. monitor magazine has often criticised the government of the country.
• The world trade organization upheld a ruling directing the us to end its subsidies to cotton farmers.
• Mexico has allocated us$ 2.7million to compensate the relatives of over 300 ciudad juarez women who were killed since 1993.
• 66 french citizens are brought to trial in angers for child prostitution and sexual abuse of children of 45 different ages.
• At least 42 people were arrested in naples, italy during an operation against camorra.
• Florida state university scientists conclude that homo floresiensis, a distinct species from homo sapiens, is included in the homo genus through computer mapping. (reuters),
• James roszko murders four royal canadian mounted police constables during a drug bust at his property in rochfort bridge, alberta, then commits suicide. this is the deadliest peace-time incident for the rcmp since 1885 and the north-west rebellion.
• Steve fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling.
• Margaret wilson is elected as speaker of the new zealand house of representatives, beginning a period lasting until august 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including elizabeth ii as head of state), were occupied by women, making new zealand the first country for this to occur.

March 03, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $44.34
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.15

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2438 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1811 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.99 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6873 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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March 03, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 2005 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 2005 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 03, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 01:02 am and setting at 10:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 2005

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Famous people born on March 03, 2005:

• Peyton Heitz

  Dancer.

Whose famous birthday is on March 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 3rd:

• Kieu Chinh

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her roles in films like 'The Joy Luck Club'.

• Jessica Biel

  American singer, model, and actress.

• Ronan Keating

  Ronan keating is an irish pop singer known for being a member of the boy band boyzone and for his successful solo career.

• Jean Harlow

  Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

• Julie Bowen

  Julie bowen is an american actress best known for her role as claire dunphy on the tv show modern family.

• Laura Harring

  Mexican-american model and actress, miss usa 1985.

• Miranda Richardson

  British actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

• Diana Barrymore

  American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

• Shraddha Kapoor

  Movie actress.

• James Doohan

  Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2005?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 03, 2005.

Famous people died on March 03, 2005:

• Max Fisher

  Writer for The New York Times focusing on international affairs.

• Rinus Michels
• Roger Martine
• Guylaine St-Onge
• Jeanne Demers

What famous deaths happened on March 3rd?

Famous deaths on March 3rd:

• Danny Kaye

  Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

• Horst Buchholz

  German actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".

• Lou Costello

  Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

• Sandy Dennis

  American actress.

• William Frawley

  American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887).

• Barbara Ruick

  Actress (carousel fearless fagan), is killed at 43.

• Marguerette Duras

  French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter acclaimed for her works exploring human emotions.

• Pelham Grenville

  British businessman known for his involvement in banking and finance.

• Segundo Sombra

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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Holidays on March 03, 2005:

• United States - Bonza Bottler Day
• Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
• Malawi - Martyr's Day.
• Hinamatsuri - Japanese celebration day for girls.

Observances on March 03, 2005:

• World Wildlife Day

March 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 03, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 03, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. The Game - How We Do
5. Ciara - 1, 2 Step

March 03, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 03, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 03, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly featuring Tim McGraw - Over And Over
2. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
5. Stereophonics - Dakota

March 03, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 03, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 03, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
4. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno
5. Fantasia - Truth Is

March 03, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 03, 2005 was Aire by Intocable, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 03, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 03, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Intocable - Aire
2. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
3. Los Tucanes de Tijuana - El Virus Del Amor
4. Juanes - Volverte A Ver
5. Julieta Venegas - Algo Esta Cambiando