What happened on Thursday March 08, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2012:

• Syrian Uprising Escalates The 2011-2012 Syrian uprising continues to intensify, with significant political defections and ongoing civil unrest challenging the existing regime.
• Greece Restructures Debt Greece successfully negotiates a debt restructuring deal with private lenders, a critical step in addressing its ongoing economic crisis.
• Breakthrough in Organ Transplant Research A groundbreaking study suggests that donor stem cells might prevent organ rejection in imperfectly matched transplants, offering hope for improved medical treatments.
• Sara Blakely Becomes Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire Spanx founder Sara Blakely is recognized by Forbes as the youngest self-made female billionaire, highlighting entrepreneurial success and women's achievements in business.
• Syrian Peace Negotiations Rejected Syrian dissidents reject UN envoy Kofi Annan's call for ceasefire and peace negotiations, indicating continued commitment to armed resistance.
• LAPD Detective Convicted of Murder Stephanie Lazarus, a former Los Angeles Police Department detective, is convicted of a high-profile murder from 1986, highlighting issues of law enforcement accountability.
• British Hostages Killed in Nigeria Prime Minister David Cameron confirms the tragic death of British and Italian engineers Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara during a rescue attempt by British and Nigerian forces after their kidnapping by Islamic extremists.
• Shooting at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center A tragic mass shooting occurs at the Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic, resulting in multiple casualties before the gunman is neutralized.
• Titanic Debris Field Mapped Scientists announce the first complete mapping of the RMS Titanic's debris field, providing unprecedented insights into the historic maritime disaster.
• China's Inflation Declines China experiences a significant drop in inflation levels, potentially indicating economic stabilization and monetary policy effectiveness.
• Toyota Vehicle Recall Toyota initiates a recall of 700,000 vehicles due to unspecified safety concerns, demonstrating the company's commitment to consumer safety.
• Occupy Dame Street Protest Disrupted Dublin police conducted an overnight raid to remove the Occupy Dame Street protest camp, representing ongoing tensions between protesters and local authorities.

Events in 2012

March 08, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2012

March 08, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $534.69
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.04
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.24

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2012:

• 1 USD = 81.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9901 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9079 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3159 CNY
• 1 EUR = 108.25 JPY

March 08, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 68th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2012 can also be written as 3/8/2012 in the US and as 8/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2012:

• Simin Daneshvar

  Prominent Iranian novelist, short story writer, and university professor who was a pioneering figure in modern Persian literature.

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on March 8th

March 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
5. The Wanted - Glad You Came

March 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 2012 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, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2012

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Someone born on March 08, 2012 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 6 days old,

or 687 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4815 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2012?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 08, 2012.

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