What happened on Friday March 03, 2017?

Here's what happened on March 03, 2017:

• Tuam Orphanage Mass Grave Discovery A shocking revelation emerged about a former Catholic orphanage in Tuam, Ireland, where a mass grave containing significant human remains of children was discovered. The site is believed to have been the final resting place for over 800 children, primarily buried in the 1950s, exposing a dark chapter in institutional child care.
• Nintendo Switch Global Launch The Nintendo Switch, a revolutionary hybrid video game console, was released worldwide, marking a significant milestone in gaming technology and Nintendo's product strategy.
• Antisemitism Threat Arrest Juan M. Thompson, a 31-year-old former journalist, was arrested for making multiple threats against Jewish Community Centers and the Anti-Defamation League across the United States, highlighting ongoing concerns about antisemitism and hate crimes.
• US-EU Visa Tensions The European Parliament voted against visa-free travel for U.S. citizens in response to the U.S. government's refusal to grant visa-free access to citizens from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland, and Romania. The resolution, while not binding, signaled growing diplomatic tensions.
• Zimbabwe Floods Disaster Devastating floods in Zimbabwe claimed 246 lives and displaced nearly 2,000 people since December 2016, highlighting the severe environmental and humanitarian challenges faced by the country.
• Shoreham Airshow Crash Investigation The Air Accidents Investigation Branch completed its investigation into the 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash, conclusively determining that the incident was caused by pilot error, providing critical insights into aviation safety.
• Mike Nesbitt Resigns as UUP Leader Following a disappointing performance in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections, Mike Nesbitt announced his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), signaling potential shifts in Northern Irish political dynamics.
• Cook Inlet Natural Gas Pipeline Leak A significant natural gas pipeline leak was discovered under Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Alaska, releasing between 6,000-8,800 cubic meters of gas daily. Hilcorp Energy reported that repairs were impossible due to sea ice conditions, raising environmental concerns.

Events in 2017

March 03, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 2017

March 03, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $180.04

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9413 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.005 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8134 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3146 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3373 CAD

March 03, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - RB Leipzig : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 2
• Dresden - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 3
• Union Berlin - Wurzburger Kickers : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Sociedad : 2 - 3

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Tenerife - Mirandes : 1 - 1

March 03, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 62nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2017 can also be written as 3/3/2017 in the US and as 3/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

Famous people died on March 03, 2017:

• René Préval

  Haitian agronomist and politician who served as the 52nd President of Haiti from 2006 to 2011.

• Raymond Kopa

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March 03, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
3. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
4. Katy Perry Featuring Skip Marley - Chained To The Rhythm
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

March 03, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
5. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd 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 03, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 11:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 2017

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Someone born on March 03, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 11 days old,

or 427 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2994 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2017?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 03, 2017.

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