What happened on Sunday March 08, 2015?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2015:

• 50th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery Marches President Obama and the First Family commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama. Original civil rights activists, including Congressman John Lewis who was brutally beaten during the 'Bloody Sunday' march, were present to honor this pivotal moment in American civil rights history.
• Devastating Boko Haram Suicide Bombings in Maiduguri A series of five coordinated suicide bombings by Boko Haram in Maiduguri, Nigeria, resulted in a tragic loss of life with 54 people killed and 143 wounded, highlighting the ongoing terrorist threat in the region.
• International Women's Day Proclamation President Obama officially called on Americans to observe Women's History Month and celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2015, encouraging nationwide programs, ceremonies, and activities to recognize women's achievements and contributions.
• Niger-Chad Forces Launch Offensive Against Boko Haram Niger and Chad military forces initiated a comprehensive air and ground offensive targeting Boko Haram Islamist militants in northeastern Nigeria, marking a significant coordinated regional military action against the terrorist group.
• Suspects Charged in Boris Nemtsov Murder A Moscow court charged two men of Chechen descent, Zaur Dadayev and Ansor Gubashev, with the murder of prominent Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Two additional suspects, including Gubashev's younger brother Shahid and another individual, were also detained.
• Sam Simon, Renowned TV Writer, Passes Away Sam Simon, a celebrated American television writer and producer, died at age 59 after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer, leaving behind a significant legacy in the entertainment industry.
• Bomb Explosion at Carrefour Supermarket in Alexandria A bomb detonation in front of the French Carrefour supermarket in Alexandria, Egypt, resulted in one fatality and six injuries, indicating ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Rocket Attack in Kidal, Mali A violent rocket-and-sandal attack in Kidal, northern Mali, claimed the lives of three individuals, including a UN peacekeeper, underscoring the ongoing instability in the region.
• Sixth Suspect in Nemtsov Murder Dies Beslan Shavanov, the sixth suspect in Boris Nemtsov's murder investigation, was killed after blowing himself up while cornered in Grozny, Chechnya's capital.
• Tragic Shooting in Orlando Dreekius Johnson, 28, was fatally shot by an unknown gunman while in a vehicle in Orlando, Florida. The incident was connected to Chris Johnson, a former NFL player for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.

Events in 2015

March 08, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2015

March 08, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9226 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.693 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6642 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2954 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2605 CAD

March 08, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cesena - Palermo : 0 - 0
• Chievo - Roma : 0 - 0
• Empoli - Genoa : 1 - 1
• Napoli - Inter : 2 - 2
• Parma - Atalanta : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 2
• Paderborn - Leverkusen : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Darmstadt : 1 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Sandhausen : 2 - 3
• Union Berlin - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 1
• Barcelona - Vallecano : 6 - 1
• Sociedad - Espanol : 1 - 0
• Villarreal - Celta : 4 - 1

March 08, 2015 was a Sunday and it was the 67th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2015 can also be written as 3/8/2015 in the US and as 8/3/2015 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2015 in March 2015 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2015:

• Sam Simon

  Sam Simon was a renowned American television writer, producer, and director best known as a co-developer of the groundbreaking animated...

• Lew Soloff

  Renowned jazz trumpet player known for his work with Blood, Sweat & Tears and Mingus Big Band, who significantly influenced jazz and rock...

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on March 8th

March 08, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
4. Maroon 5 - Sugar
5. Hozier - Take Me To Church

March 08, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
3. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
5. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake & Lil Wayne - Truffle Butter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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March 08, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2015

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Someone born on March 08, 2015 is:

10 years 2 months old,

or 122 months and 6 days old,

or 531 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3720 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2015?

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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 08, 2015.

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