Sunday March 16, 2008: on this day
March 16, 2008 was the 76th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is March 16, 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 16, 2008, who was born and died on March 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 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 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 16, 2008?
- March 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 16, 2008?
- March 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- March 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 16, 2008?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2008?
- Who was the Pope on March 16, 2008?
What day of the week was March 16, 2008?
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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 16, 2008:
- Jp morgan chase buys american investment bank bear stearns for $2 per share. this totals $236 million. bear stearns' share price was $200 in mid-2006. the federal reserve offers a loan of us$30 billion and announced that it will loan directly to brokers and investment banks.
- Unrest in tibet 2008
- 80 deaths have been confirmed by the central tibetan administration in exile.
- Subprime mortgage crisis:
- The australian government has announced that the wreckage of the german auxiliary cruiser kormoran was found off the coast western australia. after a 1941 battle, the ship went down.
- Wen jiabao, a 2008 national people's congress member, is elected premier for a further five-year term.
- Unrest in tibet 2008:: the central tibetan administration government exile reports 80 confirmed dead. (bbc news). the dalai lama demands a change in chinese policy towards tibet. he claims that there could be 100 deaths. (bbc news). protests spread to aba in sichuan province where a police station was attacked and cars were attacked. numerous unconfirmed death are reported.
- The dalai lama demands a change in chinese policy towards tibet. he claims that there could be 100 deaths.
- Protests have spread to aba in sichuan province where a police station was attacked and cars were attacked. numerous unconfirmed deaths have been reported.
- Jpmorgan chase plans to purchase bear stearns investment bank for $2 per share in response to liquidity problems resulting from the subprime mortgage crisis. (ap via charlotte.com). the u.s. federal reserve system is now a lender to twenty major investment banks and supports jpmorgan chase's purchase of failed bear stearns. this lowers the direct lending rate.
- Jpmorgan chase plans to purchase bear stearns, an investment bank, for $2 per share. this is in response to liquidity issues caused by the crisis.
- The u.s. federal reserve system is now a lender to twenty major investment banks. jpmorgan chase purchases failed bear stearns and lowers the direct lending rate.
- The 2006 global glacial shrinkage rate was more than twice that of 2005, according to data from the united nations environment programme.
- The conservative alliance wins the iranian legislative elections.
- Bundu dia kongo clashes with police in the west of the democratic republic of the congo have claimed at least 68 lives.
- According to the united nations world food programme, it is becoming "very difficult" for food aid to be provided to darfur because of truck hijackings.
- Before the 2008 presidential election, hundreds of thousands of taiwanese participated in rival political rallies.
- Six soldiers are killed when the united national liberation front attacked an indian army camp at minou in the chandel district in manipur.
- At least 16 people are killed in a missile strike against a building near wana, south waziristan. local tribesman claims that the attack was orchestrated by the united states army.
- Harvard medical school scientists announce a breakthrough technique to stop cancer cells from growing by inhibiting the enzyme pyruvatekinase.
- French voters will vote in the second round for the 2008 municipal elections. president nicolas sarkozy's party union for a popular movement is likely to lose.
- John mccain, a senator from the united states and republican candidate for the 2008 presidential election, surprises iraqi officials by making a surprise trip.
- Air france and klm purchase alitalia, an italian airline, for eur138 million.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 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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March 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Get your map!Who was born on March 16, 2008?
Famous people born on March 16, 2008:
- Nahla Aubry
She is an american child of well-known parents.
Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:
- Isabelle Huppert
French actress, stage, tv and film.
- Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.
- Andrew Jackson
Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...
- Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.
- Victor Garber
Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.
- Jerry Lewis
American comedian, writer, actor and producer.
- Erik Estrada
Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.
- Bernardo Bertolucci
He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.
- Karlheinz Böhm
German-austrian actor (d. 2014.
- Jerome Flynn
English singer and actor.
March 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 16 years 1 month old,
or 193 months and 8 days old,
or 840 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5883 days old,
if you were born on March 16, 2008.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 2008?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.
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.
March 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 16, 2008:
- Gary Hart
American politician.
- Ola Brunkert
Swedish session drummer for abba.
- Daniel MacMaster
Canadian singer-songwriter (bonham) (d. 2008).
- Ivan Dixon
American actor, director, and producer (b. 1931).
- Bill Brown
Australian cricketer and soldier (b. 1912).
- John Hewer
English actor (born in 1922).
- G David Low
American astronaut (born 1956).
- Lorenzo Ganadu
- Bernard Rahis
- Luitjen Jansen
- Alma Manuela Tirone
- Laure
- Philippe Pinchemel
- Bob Purkey
What famous deaths happened on March 16th?
Famous deaths on March 16th:
- Bebe Daniels
American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- June Collyer
Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.
- Frank Thornton
English actor (d. 2013).
- Vernestine Cook
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Abrey Beardsley
Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.
- Caria Lagerlöf
Caria Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.
- Lidiya Ginzburg
Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.
- Paul Kohner
Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.
- Linas Marcinkevicius
Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.
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March 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 16, 2008:
- St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
- Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
- The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome
Saints celebrated on March 16, 2008:
- Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
- Saint Eusebia (+680)
- Saint Benedicta (+1260)
- Saint Agapitus
March 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 16, 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 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.
March 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 16, 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:
- Usher - Love In This Club
- Flo Rida - Low
- Chris Brown - With You
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- 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.
March 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 16, 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:
- Duffy - Mercy
- H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
- 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 R&B music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.
March 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 16, 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:
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- The-Dream - Falsetto
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
March 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 16, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.
March 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 16, 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:
- Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
- Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
- Flex - Te Quiero
- Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore
- Juanes - Me Enamora
March 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 16, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 16, 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:
March 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 16, 2008?
On March 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2008?
On March 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 16, 2008?
On March 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about March 16th?
March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
- 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
- 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.
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.