What happened on Thursday, March 17, 2005?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2005:

• Potential black hole creation at particle accelerator On March 17, 2005, scientists at a particle accelerator facility announced concerns about the potential creation of a black hole during high-energy experiments. While the risk was considered minimal, the announcement sparked public debate and scientific discussions about the safety of such experiments.
• Removal of Franco statue in Madrid On March 17, 2005, the Spanish government announced the removal of a statue of Francisco Franco, the former dictator, from a prominent location in Madrid. This decision was part of Spain's efforts to confront its past and address the legacy of the Franco era.
• Transparency International warns about Iraq reconstruction contracts On March 17, 2005, Transparency International issued a warning regarding the reconstruction contracts in Iraq. The organization expressed concerns about the transparency and accountability of the contracts, urging for measures to prevent corruption and ensure that reconstruction efforts benefit the Iraqi people.
• Evo Morales Challenges Bolivian Government Bolivian opposition leader Evo Morales announced a blockade against President Carlos Mesa's government in response to increased taxes on foreign energy companies.
• Release of Rebiya Kadeer The People's Republic of China released Uyghur dissident and businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer on medical parole, highlighting ongoing tensions with ethnic minority groups.
• Mark McGwire Steroid Hearing Testimony During an 11-hour Congressional Committee on Government Reform hearing about steroid use in Major League Baseball, Mark McGwire refused to discuss his past and did not deny taking performance-enhancing drugs.
• World Water Forum Advocates for Water as Public Resource Non-governmental organizations gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, demanding that water be treated as a shared global resource and not privatized.
• Rob Portman Nomination President George W. Bush nominated U.S. Congressman Rob Portman (R-Ohio) as U.S. Trade Representative, pending Senate confirmation.
• Bus Explosion in Jiangxi Province A tragic bus explosion in Jiangxi Province, China, resulted in approximately 30 fatalities, highlighting transportation safety concerns.
• London Bank Theft Attempt Foiled London police successfully prevented an attempted theft of £220 million from the London offices of Sumitomo Mitsui Bank.
• St. Patrick's Day Celebrations St. Patrick's Day was celebrated worldwide, marking the cultural and religious commemoration of Ireland's patron saint.

Events in 2005

March 17, 2005: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2005

March 17, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.88
• Apple AAPL: opens at $41.53
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.49

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2005:

• 1 USD = 104.5 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.201 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1565 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.78 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6942 GBP

March 17, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Albinoleffe - Treviso : 2 - 2
• Verona - Triestina : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Groningen - PSV Eindhoven : 0 - 1

March 17, 2005 was a Thursday and it was the 76th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2005 can also be written as 3/17/2005 in the US and as 17/3/2005 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2005 in March 2005 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2005:

• George F. Kennan

  Renowned American diplomat and historian who was a key architect of the US Cold War containment policy towards the Soviet Union.

• Royce Frith

  Canadian lawyer, politician, and diplomat, canadian high commissioner to the united kingdom (b. 1923).

• Andre Norton
• Czesław Słania
• Gary Bertini

Famous people who died in 2005

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2005 was Over And Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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 17, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2005 was Candy Shop by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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March 17, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 17, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 02:17 am.

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 17, 2005

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Someone born on March 17, 2005 is:

21 years 4 months old,

or 256 months and 17 days old,

or 1115 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7809 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2005?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2005.

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