What happened on Wednesday March 08, 2017?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2017:

• Guatemala Orphanage Fire Tragedy A horrific incident occurred at San Jose Pinula's orphanage in Guatemala, where a fire broke out following student protests about alleged sexual and physical abuse. Tragically, at least 19 children lost their lives in this devastating event.
• WikiLeaks Reveals CIA Hacking Tools WikiLeaks released a trove of documents detailing CIA hacking tools, exposing the agency's extensive digital surveillance capabilities and sparking global discussions about privacy and cybersecurity.
• Kabul Military Hospital Attack In a brazen assault during the ongoing Afghanistan conflict, unidentified gunmen disguised as medical personnel attacked a Kabul military hospital, killing up to 38 people. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack.
• U.S. Marines Arrive in Syria The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit of the United States Marine Corps arrived in Syria, preparing to support Syrian Democratic Forces in their operation to capture Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State (ISIL).
• NASA Mars Mission Approved The U.S. Congress approved a landmark bill mandating NASA to send humans to Mars by 2033, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and humanity's ambitions for interplanetary travel.
• Suicide Bombing at Tikrit Wedding Party A devastating terrorist attack occurred at a wedding celebration in Tikrit, Iraq, where two suicide bombers killed at least 21 people, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the region during the Iraqi Civil War.
• Space-Time Crystals Created Physicists achieved a groundbreaking scientific milestone by creating space-time crystals for the first time, potentially opening new frontiers in quantum physics and our understanding of fundamental physical phenomena.
• RadioShack Files for Bankruptcy RadioShack, once a prominent electronics retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second consecutive year, symbolizing the decline of traditional electronics retail in the face of online competition.
• FC Barcelona's Historic UEFA Champions League Comeback In an unprecedented sporting achievement, FC Barcelona became the first football team to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit in the UEFA Champions League, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 and reaching the quarter-finals for the 10th consecutive season.
• Azure Window Collapse on Gozo Island The Azure Window, a famous natural limestone arch located on the Maltese island of Gozo, dramatically collapsed during stormy weather, marking the end of a significant geological landmark that had been a popular tourist attraction and natural wonder.

Events in 2017

March 08, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2017

March 08, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.26
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $180.75

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9485 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.444 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8217 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3291 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3493 CAD

March 08, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• La Coruna - Betis : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Raith Rvs - St Mirren : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man City - Stoke : 0 - 0

March 08, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 67th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2017 can also be written as 3/8/2017 in the US and as 8/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2017:

• George A. Olah

  Prize laureate for his contribution to carbocation chemistry.

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on March 8th

March 08, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

March 08, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
4. Big Sean - Bounce Back
5. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:59 pm and setting at 04:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2017

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Someone born on March 08, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 6 days old,

or 427 weeks

or 2989 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2017?

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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 08, 2017.

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