Thursday March 06, 2008: on this day

March 06, 2008 was the 66th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 06, 2008 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 06, 2008, who was born and died on March 06, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 06, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Unhitched) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 6th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 06, 2008?


March 06, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 66th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 2008 can also be written as 3/6/2008 in the US and as 6/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

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March 06, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 06, 2008:

  • In jerusalem, israel, a gunman from palestine shoots and kills 8 students, and injures 11 others in the library at the mercaz harav yeshiva.
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  • The united states senate approves legislation that will increase the inspection of toys and other imported playthings.
  • Two bombs explode in baghdad (iraq), killing at least 54 and injuring 130.
  • Viktor bout is one of the most notorious arms dealers in the world and was arrested at a thai hotel.
  • Paul burrell was princess diana's butler and refuses to answer questions about whether he lied at the 1997 inquest into her death.
  • A bomb inflicts minor damage on the doors of a u.s. military recruitment center in times square, new york city.
  • In a shooting attack at the mercaz harav yeshiva, in jerusalem, at least eight people are killed, including four children.
  • Three people were arrested by philippine authorities for plotting terrorist attacks against foreign embassies.
  • A suicide bomber kills 68 people (including first responders) in baghdad on the same day that a gunman kills eight students in jerusalem.

March 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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March 06, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 06, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $124.49
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.07

Exchange Rates on March 06, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 102.63 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9849 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0225 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.106 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.9 JPY

March 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Gretna - Dundee United : 0 - 3
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March 06, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th 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 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 6th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 06, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 06, 2008 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 06, 2008 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Who was born on March 06, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on March 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 6th:

  • Shaquille O'Neal
    Shaquille O'Neal

    American actor, rapper, and actor, who is 7'01" and 303 lbs.

  • Gabriel García Márquez
    Gabriel García Márquez

    Columbian short story writer and novelist who won the nobel prize for literature 1982.

  • Andrzej Wajda
    Andrzej Wajda

    Suwalki (poland) -- director (ashes & diamonds and lotna).

  • Connie Britton
    Connie Britton

    American singer, actress and producer.

  • Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold

    American comedian and actor, an actor in constant motion.

  • Alan Greenspan
    Alan Greenspan

    American financier and chairman of federal reserve system, one of the most influential economists in the 20th century.

  • John Stossel
    John Stossel

    American journalist, stossle was the pioneer of consumer reporting on tv.

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

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

  • Alan Davies
    Alan Davies

    English comedian, actor and screenwriter.

  • Frankie Howerd
    Frankie Howerd

    Actor (carry on doctor up the front), dead at 70.

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March 06, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years and 13 days old,

or 192 months and 13 days old,

or 836 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5857 days old,

if you were born on March 06, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 06, 2008?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 06, 2008.

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March 06, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 06, 2008:

  • Peter Poreku Dery

    Ghanaian cardinal (b. 1918).

  • Lili Boniche
  • Reidar Flaa
  • Michel Debet
  • Stanislav Konopásek
  • Gustaw Holoubek

What famous deaths happened on March 6th?

Famous deaths on March 6th:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

  • Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy

    American baritone singer and actor.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews

    Kent, england -- actor.

  • Frances Dee
    Frances Dee

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Margaret Dumont
    Margaret Dumont

    American actress (d. 1965).

  • Henry Wilcoxon
    Henry Wilcoxon

    Dominican-american actor and producer (b. 1905).

  • George Formby
    George Formby

    English singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

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March 06, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 06, 2008:

  • In Ghana, - The National independence day.
  • Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois (2006, first Monday of March).
  • In 2004, the Jewish holiday of Purim begins.

Saints celebrated on March 06, 2008:

  • Saint Chrodegang
  • Saint Fridolin
  • Saint Coleta of Ghent
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March 06, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 06, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 3rd and March 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

March 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Love Song
  5. - No One youtube

March 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

March 06, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - What's It Gonna Be
  3. - Rockstar
  4. - Stop And Stare

March 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

March 06, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  3. - Suffocate
  4. - Just Fine
  5. - With You

March 06, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 06, 2008 was Donde Estan Corazon by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

March 06, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 06, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Donde Estan Corazon
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  4. - Te Llore
  5. - Me Enamora

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March 06, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 06, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Juno

Juno

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jason Reitman

Starring: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Jumper

Jumper

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson

Country: United States of America

Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Steven Brill

Starring: Owen Wilson, Josh Peck, Alex Frost, Nate Hartley

Country: United States of America

March 06, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 06, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

March 06, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 06, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

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A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

Sizzle And Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz

Sizzle And Burn

By:

A woman who can hear voices. A man who can see visions. They may be eluded by a killer.

World Without End by Ken Follett

World Without End

By:

This "epic" sequel to The Pillars of the Earth (The Denver Post), is two centuries old. It marks the completion of the Gothic cathedral built by the Kingsbridge residents.

The Ghost War by Alex Berenson

The Ghost War

By:

John Wells, a CIA operative, is engaged in a running struggle with an enemy who may have won the war.

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational

By:

Why does a one-cent aspirin cause headaches, but not a fifty-cent? We spend a lot on extravagant meals, but we cut coupons.

March 06, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 06, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bomberman 2

Bomberman 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Aoi Shiro

Aoi Shiro

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: visual novel, adventure, yuri

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Buzz!: Brain Bender

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Chicken Hunter

Chicken Hunter

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: MumboJumbo

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

history

Who was the US President on March 06, 2008?

On March 06, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 06, 2008?

On March 06, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 06, 2008?

On March 06, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 6th?

March 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least two people are killed by flooding in indonesia's citarum river.
  • 2018 - Kamwina nsapu rebellion: according to the un refugee agency, more than 900,000.00 people have been displaced as a result of fighting between government forces and militias in central dr congo since 2016.
  • 2017 - Myanmar's internal conflict: at least 30 people were killed in an attack by the myanmar national democratic alliance army (laukkai) on several government buildings, police and military installations. four other police officers were also taken hostage.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for March 2008?

March 2008 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.

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