What happened on Sunday March 16, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 16, 2008:

• Bear Stearns Collapse and JPMorgan Acquisition In a landmark financial event during the subprime mortgage crisis, JPMorgan Chase acquires Bear Stearns for a mere $2 per share, totaling $236 million—a dramatic fall from the bank's $200 per share value in mid-2006. The Federal Reserve supports the acquisition by offering a $30 billion loan and announcing direct lending to brokers and investment banks.
• Cancer Research Breakthrough Scientists at Harvard Medical School announce a groundbreaking technique to potentially halt cancer cell growth by inhibiting the enzyme pyruvatekinase, offering new hope in cancer treatment research.
• Tibetan Unrest Escalates Widespread protests and unrest erupt in Tibet, with significant tensions between Tibetan protesters and Chinese authorities. The Central Tibetan Administration reports multiple casualties and calls for international attention to the situation.
• Wen Jiabao Reelected as Premier During the 2008 National People's Congress, Wen Jiabao is elected to serve another five-year term as Premier of China, continuing his leadership in a pivotal period of economic and political transformation.
• Tiger Woods Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational In a dramatic finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Tiger Woods sinks a remarkable 24-foot putt on the 18th hole to clinch victory with a 10-under-par score, showcasing his exceptional golfing prowess.
• Rock Musical 'Next to Normal' Premieres The innovative rock musical 'Next to Normal', composed by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, makes its Off-Broadway debut at the Second Stage Theatre in New York, marking a significant moment in contemporary musical theatre.

Events in 2008

March 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 2008

March 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Empoli : 4 - 1
• Cagliari - Torino : 3 - 0
• Fiorentina - Genoa : 3 - 1
• Inter - Palermo : 2 - 1
• Juventus - Napoli : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Roeselare : 5 - 0
• Mechelen - Genk : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Leverkusen - Nurnberg : 4 - 1
• Werder Bremen - Wolfsburg : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Koblenz : 0 - 1
• Hoffenheim - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
• M'gladbach - St Pauli : 1 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Mainz : 1 - 1
• Osnabruck - Augsburg : 0 - 2

March 16, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2008 can also be written as 3/16/2008 in the US and as 16/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 16, 2008:

• Gary Hart

  Gary Hart was an American politician whose presidential campaign dramatically collapsed after a highly publicized extramarital affair with...

• Ola Brunkert

  Swedish session drummer who played a significant role in the legendary pop group ABBA.

• Ivan Dixon

  African American actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in 'Hogan's Heroes' and significant contributions to television and...

• Lorenzo Ganadu

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 16th

March 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Usher - Love In This Club
2. Flo Rida - Low
3. Chris Brown - With You
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

March 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Duffy - Mercy
2. H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
3. Nickelback - Rockstar
4. OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
5. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low

March 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. J. Holiday - Suffocate
4. The-Dream - Falsetto
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 01:42 pm and setting at 05:01 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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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 2008

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Someone born on March 16, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 7 days old,

or 892 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6247 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 2008?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 16, 2008.

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