Friday March 03, 2006: on this day

March 03, 2006 was the 62nd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 03, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 03, 2006, who was born and died on March 03, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 03, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Check On It by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Conviction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 3rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 03, 2006?


March 03, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 62nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2006 can also be written as 3/3/2006 in the US and as 3/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

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March 03, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 03, 2006:

  • Research in motion, a waterloo ontario-based company, has agreed to pay ntp inc. $612.5 millions to settle ntp’s patent-infringement lawsuit against rim. ntp had argued rim's blackberry wireless-communication devices use technology patented by ntp.
  • In 2006, 66% of votes were cast for the ruling african national congress. the 46% voter turnout was the city of cape town does not claim an absolute majority.
  • Talks between russian and hamas, 2006. russian foreign minister sergey lavrov meets with khaled mashal to urge hamas to become a political organization, recognize israel's right of existence, and maintain the peace agreements. (bbc),
  • After concluding trade talks since 2001, kenya and sudan announce plans to sign an important trade agreement. (allafrica) kenya is currently in severe drought and will need food to feed its citizens by march 31st, despite the u.n. food agency. this season, sudan has enjoyed a large surplus.
  • Three israelis set fire to fireworks in an attempt detonate gas containers smuggled into the church of the annunciation, nazareth during prayer service. this sparked riots that resulted in confrontation between israeli police and thousands of protestors.
  • After four years of legal struggles to obtain the names of approximately 490 guantanamo bay inmates, the united states is now forced to release transcripts from hearings of 317.
  • After pleading guilty, randy "duke" cunningham, a former u.s. representative from california, was sentenced to eight and four months in federal jail. this is the longest sentence that any ex-member of congress has received.
  • British labour party mps close gordon brown demand that culture secretary tessa jowell resigns over david mills' alleged acceptance by silvio berlusconi of money.
  • Beijing opens the 2006 chinese people's political consultative conference.
  • British rock star gary glitter has been convicted of the sexual abuse of one 11-year-old and one 12-year old girl in vung tau, southern vietnam. he was sentenced to three-years in prison. however, he may return to the united kingdom in december.
  • A commission of the italian parliament accuses the soviet union of orchestrating the 1981 assassination attempt on pope john paul ii.
  • The ukraine implemented new customs regulations at its transnistria border, resulting in the ukraine-transnistria border conflict.

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March 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $69.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.51

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 116.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1354 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2982 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0347 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 140.09 JPY

March 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Beveren : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Offenbach : 0 - 1
  • Burghausen - Ahlen : 1 - 3
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Cottbus : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Dijon - Grenoble : 0 - 0
  • Guingamp - Montpellier : 1 - 0
  • Istres - Chateauroux : 2 - 1
  • Laval - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
  • Reims - Brest : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Sheffield United - Crewe : 0 - 0
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March 03, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 3rd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 03, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 03, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:15 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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Who was born on March 03, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on March 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 3rd:

  • Kieu Chinh
    Kieu Chinh

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

  • Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel

    American singer, model, and actress.

  • Ronan Keating
    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

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

  • Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen

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

  • Laura Harring
    Laura Harring

    Mexican-american model and actress, miss usa 1985.

  • Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson

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

  • Diana Barrymore
    Diana Barrymore

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

  • Shraddha Kapoor
    Shraddha Kapoor

    Movie actress.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

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

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March 03, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years and 25 days old,

or 216 months and 25 days old,

or 942 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6600 days old,

if you were born on March 03, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2006?

There are 340 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, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 03, 2006.

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March 03, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 03, 2006:

  • Ivor Cutler

    Scottish poet and songwriter, pianist (d. 2006).

  • William Herskovic

    Hungarian-american humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • Else Fisher

    Australian-swedish dancer, choreographer, and director (b. 1918).

  • Adriano Gransinigh
  • Françoise Bette

What famous deaths happened on March 3rd?

Famous deaths on March 3rd:

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

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

  • Horst Buchholz
    Horst Buchholz

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

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

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

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • William Frawley
    William Frawley

    American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887).

  • Barbara Ruick
    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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March 03, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 03, 2006:

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

Observances on March 03, 2006:

  • World Wildlife Day
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March 03, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 03, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Check On It
  2. - You're Beautiful youtube
  3. - Grillz
  4. - Temperature youtube
  5. - Be Without You

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Chico Time
  2. - No Tomorrow
  3. - Put Your Records On
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Beep

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Unpredictable
  3. - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
  4. - So Sick youtube
  5. - Check On It

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 03, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Ella Y Yo
  3. - Llame Pa' Verte
  4. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  5. - Rakata

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March 03, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 03, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

March 03, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 03, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

The Chaser's War on Everything

The Chaser's War on Everything

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Hansen

Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello

Country: Australia

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

March 03, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 03, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Friend Leonard by James Frey

My Friend Leonard

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My Friend Leonard is a father-son relationship that's both unusual and truly amazing. It pulls you in immediately and deeply into a unique and inspiring relationship.

You'Re Wearing That? by Deborah Tannen

You'Re Wearing That?

By:

Deborah Tannen's New York Times #1 Bestseller You Just Don't understand revolutionized communication between men and women. In her provocative, engaging, and most entertaining book yet, she tackles what

Gone by Lisa Gardner

Gone

By:

Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestseller and author of Alone, and The Killing Hour comes to you with a thrilling thriller ....

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Freakonomics

By:

What is more dangerous: a gun, or a swimming-pool? What does sumo wrestlers and schoolteachers have in common What does it really matter how much parents are important? These are not the typical questions an economist would ask.

Lovers & Players by Jackie Collins

Lovers & Players

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Two murders in New York equals one week of reckless sex. In Lovers & Players, the Diamond family rules.

March 03, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 03, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CellFactor: Combat Training

CellFactor: Combat Training

Platform: PC

Genre: FPS

Race Driver 2006

Race Driver 2006

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Codemasters

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Beatmania IIDX 13 Distorted

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

3rd World Farmer

3rd World Farmer

Genre: Business Serious Games

Publisher: ArcadeTown, Newgrounds, Edmodo

Blue Dragon

Blue Dragon

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

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Who was the US President on March 03, 2006?

On March 03, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 03, 2006?

On March 03, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 03, 2006?

On March 03, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 3rd?

March 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Tornado outbreak march 3, 2019, at least 23 deaths, many more injured. 10,000 customers without power after several tornadoes struck lee county, southeast alabama.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: officials in gaza claim that israeli soldiers killed a palestinian farmer who was living on his land in gaza strip. a spokesperson for israel's military said that the soldier was too close to border fence.
  • 2017 - 2015 shoreham airshow crash. the air accidents investigation branch determined that the crash was caused by a pilot error.

Find out more about March 3rd

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for March 2006?

March 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 2006 calendar looked like.

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