Wednesday March 12, 2008: on this day

March 12, 2008 was the 72nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 12, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 12, 2008, who was born and died on March 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love In This Club by Usher), movies (e.g. No Country for Old Men, directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen), TV series (e.g. Teenage Kicks) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 2008?


March 12, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 2008 can also be written as 3/12/2008 in the US and as 12/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

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March 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 2008:

  • Oil prices hit a record high of us$110 per barrel
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  • In 2007, the total digital information was 281 gigabytes, more than the available storage.
  • Crude oil futures contracts close trading at $109.92 per barrel, a new closing record after previously topping $110 per barrel for the first-time.
  • Four militants, including three members from the islamic jihad movement in palestine, were killed by israeli commandos.
  • The vanern, sweden's largest lake and also the third-largest lake in europe, will see its level drop by 15 cms to prevent flooding.
  • Southwest airlines grounded 41 planes after the faa discovered that the airline did not inspect its boeing 737s structurally between 2006 and 2007.
  • The french minister of foreign affairs bernard kouchner, and his swedish counterpart carl bildt both support serbia's membership in the european union.
  • During the second day's demonstrations by buddhist monks from lhasa, tibet for independence, tear gas was used by chinese police to disperse the protestors.
  • Two people are killed when a gunman shoots at a mccomb bank, mississippi. his wife is forced into a car by the attacker, and then he drives off, eventually killing him and taking his own life.
  • An investigation has been launched into the case of a man accused of sexual abuse of children in a sofia orphanage. he opened fire on two teenage witnesses before killing one and wounding two more.
  • Lazare ponticelli, an italian immigrant, is the last french veteran of world war i. he was 110 years old.
  • In the wake of a scandal involving a prostitution ring, governor eliot spitzer has resigned as governor of new york. david paterson will replace him, an african american and legally blind first to hold the position.

March 12, 2008: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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March 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.61
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $127.04
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.43
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.46
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.10

Exchange Rates on March 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 101.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9894 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0138 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.1022 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 157.74 JPY

March 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Hull : 1 - 0
  • West Brom - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Northampton : 1 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - Morecambe : 3 - 2
  • Chester - Bradford : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aston Villa - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1
  • Celtic - Dundee United : 0 - 0
  • Chelsea - Derby : 6 - 1
  • Hibernian - Motherwell : 1 - 0
  • Portsmouth - Birmingham : 4 - 2
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March 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

36%

The moon phase on March 12, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 2008 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 01:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Who was born on March 12, 2008?


Famous people born on March 12, 2008:

  • Braydon Wilkerson

    American child of well-known parents, melissa joan hart and mark wilkerson.

  • Benjamin Vollenhoven

    The third and second children of dutch prince bernhard (and his wife anette) are the dutch royal family.

Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

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March 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years and 7 days old,

or 192 months and 7 days old,

or 835 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5851 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 2008?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 12, 2008.

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March 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 2008:

  • Beryl Leslie

    Beryl Leslie was a British Labour Party politician.

  • Jorge Guinzburg

    Argentine journalist, producer, and media host (born 1949).

  • Lazare Ponticelli

    Italian-born french world war i veteran.

  • Carlo Aristide Dal Sasso
  • Delfo
  • Folke Eriksson
  • Erwin Geschonneck
  • Howard Metzenbaum
  • Károly Németh
  • Manlio Presel
  • Jack Toomay
  • Menchu Gal

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Edras Miguel

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Beatrice Wood

    Renowned ceramic artist known for her whimsical and colorful pottery.

  • Gayna Millican

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Romare Bearden

    Renowned African-American artist known for his collages and photomontages.

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March 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 2008:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian
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March 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 10th and March 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

March 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Low
  3. - With You
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Love Song

March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

March 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - What's It Gonna Be
  3. - Rockstar
  4. - Stop And Stare
  5. - Low

March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

March 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  3. - Suffocate
  4. - Falsetto
  5. - Just Fine

March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 12, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

March 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  2. - Donde Estan Corazon
  3. - Te Quiero
  4. - Te Llore
  5. - Me Enamora

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March 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Leatherheads

Leatherheads

Release year: 2008

Directed by: George Clooney

Starring: George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, David de Vries

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

March 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

March 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational

By:

Why does a one-cent aspirin cause headaches, but not a fifty-cent? We spend a lot on extravagant meals, but we cut coupons.

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

Lady Killer by Lisa Scottoline

Lady Killer

By:

Mary DiNunzio is now a major business-getter at Rosato & Associates. She doesn't expect Trish Gambone to walk into her office in her mile-high stilettos, but she is super-sexy.

An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck and Kevin Balfe

An Inconvenient Book

By:

The world is in chaos. The world is in chaos.

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregor

The Other Boleyn Girl

By:

Historical fiction: Mary Boleyn, a 14-year-old innocent girl, arrives at court to meet Henry VIII.

March 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain

Platform: iPhone, J2ME, Brew, BlackBerry

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Gameloft

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Armand and the Foppish Hat

Platform: Macintosh and Windows

Genre: Adventure Game

CosmicBreak

CosmicBreak

Platform: Windows (2K/XP/Vista/7)

Genre: Free-to-play, Third-person shooter

Publisher: CyberStep

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

Mario Super Sluggers

Mario Super Sluggers

Platform: Wii, Wii U (Virtual Console)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on March 12, 2008?

On March 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 2008?

On March 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 2008?

On March 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for March 2008?

March 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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