What happened on Wednesday March 08, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2006:

• Iran Threatens United States Iran issues a provocative statement threatening 'harm and suffering' to the United States in response to diplomatic pressures regarding its nuclear program and UN Security Council involvement.
• US Congress Blocks Dubai Ports Deal The United States House Appropriations Committee votes against the Bush administration's proposed plan to allow Dubai Ports World to manage six U.S. ports, citing national security concerns.
• CeBIT Technology Expo Opens CeBIT, the world's largest technology exposition focusing on information technology, officially opens in Hanover, Germany, showcasing cutting-edge technological innovations and attracting global tech industry professionals.
• EU Lifts British Beef Export Ban The European Union officially removes the long-standing ban on British beef exports, which was originally implemented in 1996 to prevent the spread of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE or Mad Cow Disease).
• Slovenia Seeks Euro Membership Slovenia formally requests membership in the Euro monetary union, signaling its economic integration aspirations and commitment to European economic standards.
• Chad-Sudan Diplomatic Tensions Despite recent diplomatic efforts like the Tripoli Accords, tensions persist between Chad and Sudan, with mutual accusations of supporting rebel groups in their respective border regions.
• Canada Defeats USA in World Baseball Classic In the first round of the World Baseball Classic, the Canadian national baseball team unexpectedly defeats the highly-favored Team USA with a score of 8-6, marking a significant upset in international baseball competition.
• Argentine Military Aircraft Crash in Bolivia A tragic aviation incident occurs when an Argentine military Learjet 35A crashes shortly after takeoff from El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Bolivia, resulting in the loss of all six crew members.
• Sark Maintains Feudal Governance The Channel Island of Sark votes to continue its traditional feudal system of self-governance, maintaining a unique political structure rare in modern democratic societies.

Events in 2006

March 08, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2006

March 08, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $66.36
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.97
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.39

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.156 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3081 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0455 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.48 JPY

March 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Cottbus : 0 - 1
• Dresden - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2

March 08, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 67th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2006 can also be written as 3/8/2006 in the US and as 8/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2006 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
2. Beyonce - Check On It
3. Sean Paul - Temperature
4. Nelly - Grillz
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Chico - It's Chico Time
2. Orson - No Tomorrow
3. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
4. Madonna - Sorry
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Will I Am - Beep

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th 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 08, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 03:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2006

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Someone born on March 08, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 5 days old,

or 983 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2006?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 08, 2006.

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