What happened on Monday March 05, 2018?

Here's what happened on March 05, 2018:

• Sergei Skripal Poisoning Incident Former MI6 spy Sergei Skripal, who was granted UK refugee status in 2010 after a spy exchange with Russia, was hospitalized after exposure to an unidentified substance in Wiltshire, UK, sparking an international diplomatic crisis.
• Kim Jong-un Meets South Korean Officials North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted South Korean officials for dinner in Pyongyang, marking a significant diplomatic engagement and potential thawing of tensions between the two countries.
• UNICEF Reports Decline in Child Marriage UNICEF announced a positive trend in children's rights, revealing that the percentage of young girls married has decreased from 25% to 20% over the past decade, with an estimated 25 million marriages prevented.
• Italy's Political Instability After 2018 Election The Italian general election resulted in significant political uncertainty, with the populist Five Star Movement winning 32% of the vote. Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigned as Democratic Party Secretary, reflecting the complex political landscape.
• Syrian Democratic Forces Pause Campaign in Deir ez-Zor The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) temporarily halted their military campaign in Deir ez-Zor due to the Turkish-led invasion of Afrin, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
• Republicans Concerned About Trump's Tariff Plans Republican leadership, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, expressed serious concerns about President Trump's proposed metal import tariffs, warning of potential economic consequences and the risk of a trade war.
• China's Annual 'Two Sessions' Political Meetings China's annual national legislative meetings opened in Beijing, announcing an 8.5% increase in military budget and a 6.5% GDP growth target, signaling the country's economic and military priorities.
• ISIL Releases Footage of Tongo Tongo Ambush The Islamic State (ISIL) published purported video footage of the October 2017 attack on American special forces in Tongo Tongo, Niger, which drew international attention to military operations in the region.
• New Zealand Experiences Hottest Summer on Record The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) reported that the previous summer was the hottest in New Zealand's history, with an average temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius (65.8 degrees Fahrenheit), indicating potential climate change impacts.
• Allied Democratic Forces Attack in Uganda DUPE
• Saudi Prince Meets Coptic Pope Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammad bin Salman visited Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, signaling potential diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Egypt's Christian community.

Events in 2018

March 05, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 05, 2018

March 05, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 05, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.23
• Apple AAPL: opens at $175.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $92.34
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.12

Exchange Rates on March 05, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8105 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.214 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7222 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2882 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2974 CAD

March 05, 2018 was a Monday and it was the 64th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 2018 can also be written as 3/5/2018 in the US and as 5/3/2018 in UK and Europe.

March 05, 2018 in March 2018 calendar

Famous people died on March 05, 2018:

• Trevor Baylis

  Innovative English inventor who created the wind-up radio, revolutionizing communication in areas without electricity.

• Clive Sinclair
• Marc-André Leclerc
• Hayden White

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on March 5th

March 05, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Drake - God's Plan
2. Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Psycho
3. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
4. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
5. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 5th 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 05, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 05, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 05, 2018 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 05, 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 05, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 09:10 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 05, 2018

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Someone born on March 05, 2018 is:

6 years 10 months old,

or 82 months and 8 days old,

or 358 weeks

or 2506 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 05, 2018?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 05, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 05, 2018.

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