What happened on Thursday March 10, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 10, 2005:

• Rwanda Begins Gacaca Community Court Hearings for Genocide Cases Traditional Gacaca community courts in Rwanda commenced hearings for individuals accused of involvement in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, a crucial step in the country's reconciliation and justice process.
• UN Reveals Extent of Darfur Conflict Casualties A senior United Nations diplomat disclosed that the death toll in the Darfur conflict over two years was significantly higher than previously reported, drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis.
• Tung Chee Hwa Resigns as Hong Kong's Chief Executive After widespread public dissatisfaction and mounting pressure, Tung Chee Hwa was forced to resign from his position as the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong, marking a significant moment in the region's political transition.
• Political Shift in Lebanon Lebanese President Emile Lahoud re-appointed Omar Karami as Prime Minister, asking him to form a new government less than two weeks after Karami's previous resignation amid anti-Syrian demonstrations.
• Memorial for Mayerthorpe Incident Victims Edmonton hosted the largest police memorial in Canadian history, honoring the four victims of the Mayerthorpe Incident. Approximately 10,000 North American officers and dignitaries attended, with flags flying at half-mast.
• US Withdraws from Part of Vienna Convention on Consular Relations The United States withdrew from a section of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, effectively limiting the International Criminal Court's power to intervene in cases involving foreigners on death row in US prisons.
• Suicide Bombing in Mosul, Iraq A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia funeral in Mosul, Iraq, resulted in the tragic loss of 47 lives, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in the region.
• Arrest of Paul Schafer in Argentina Paul Schafer, a former leader of Colonia Dignidad in Chile, was arrested in Argentina for child sexual abuse, bringing a long-sought fugitive to justice.
• US Judge Dismisses Agent Orange Lawsuit A U.S. judge dismissed a case brought by Vietnamese plaintiffs regarding the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, closing a significant legal chapter in the conflict's aftermath.
• Fatal Mine Explosion in China A tragic mining accident in China's Shanxi province resulted in the deaths of 16 workers, underscoring the ongoing safety challenges in the country's mining industry.
• Death of Dave Allen, Irish Comedian Dave Allen, a renowned Irish comedian known for his satirical and irreverent comedy style, passed away. Born in 1936, he was a significant figure in comedy who influenced many future comedians with his unique storytelling and witty observations.
• Mozilla Internet Suite Development Ceases The Mozilla Foundation announced the end of development for the Mozilla Internet Suite, with SeaMonkey set to replace it, marking a significant transition in web browser technology.

Events in 2005

March 10, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 10, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 10, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $39.59
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.43
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.35

Exchange Rates on March 10, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.1 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2045 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1534 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.66 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6978 GBP

March 10, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 69th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 2005 can also be written as 3/10/2005 in the US and as 10/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Famous people died on March 10, 2005:

• Dave Allen

  Dave Allen was a renowned Irish comedian known for his satirical stand-up comedy and distinctive television shows that challenged social...

• Bruno Manser
• Giulio Battelli

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on March 10th

March 10, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. 50 Cent - Candy Shop
2. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
3. Mario - Let Me Love You
4. The Game - How We Do
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

March 10, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 10, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Nelly featuring Tim McGraw - Over And Over
2. McFly - All About You / You've Got A Friend
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay - (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
5. Stereophonics - Dakota

March 10, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 10, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
3. 50 Cent Featuring Olivia - Candy Shop
4. Fantasia - Truth Is
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

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March 10, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 2005 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 2005 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 10, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:36 am and setting at 07:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 2005

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Someone born on March 10, 2005 is:

20 years 2 months old,

or 242 months and 14 days old,

or 1054 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7380 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 2005?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 10, 2005.

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