What happened on Saturday March 17, 2007?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2007:

• Zimbabwe Political Crisis Escalates Three opposition activists, including Arthur Mutambara, leader of a Movement for Democratic Change faction, were detained while attempting to flee to South Africa, reflecting the ongoing political tensions in Zimbabwe.
• Chlorine Bomb Attack in Baghdad A devastating chlorine bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in hundreds of injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence and complex security challenges in the region.
• Anti-War Protest at The Pentagon Thousands of activists marched to The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. to mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq War, demonstrating continued public opposition to the conflict.
• Australia Commits to Iraq Troop Presence Australian Prime Minister John Howard reaffirmed the country's commitment to maintaining troops in Iraq until the nation could manage its own security.
• Palestinian Legislative Council Supports Unity Cabinet The Palestinian Legislative Council endorsed a unity cabinet that would include members from both Fatah and Hamas, attempting to bridge political divisions.
• Iron Maiden's First Heavy Metal Tour in India Iron Maiden performed at Palace Grounds in Bangalore, marking India's first heavy metal band tour and a significant moment in the country's music scene.
• Bangladesh Defeats India in Cricket World Cup In a significant upset during the 2007 Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh defeated India by five wickets, marking a notable moment in cricket history.
• Pakistan's President Apologizes for Media Raid President Pervez Musharraf apologized for a police raid on Geo TV offices in Islamabad, resulting in the suspension of 14 police officers.
• TU-134 Plane Crash in Russia A tragic plane accident involving a TU-134 aircraft in Samara, Russia, resulted in at least seven fatalities.
• Birth of Prince Abdul Muntaqim of Brunei Prince Abdul Muntaqim was born as the son of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Crown Princess Sarah of Brunei, continuing the royal lineage of the Bruneian monarchy.
• Roger Bennett, Gospel Musician Roger Bennett, a prominent American Southern Gospel vocalist and pianist, was recognized for his contributions to religious music.

Events in 2007

March 17, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2007

March 17, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Palermo : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Waregem : 0 - 0
• Bergen - Genk : 5 - 0
• Beveren - Lierse : 1 - 1
• Club Brugge - FC Brussels : 4 - 1
• St Truiden - Charleroi : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Bielefeld : 2 - 0
• Dortmund - Nurnberg : 0 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Bayern Munich : 1 - 0
• Hannover - Hamburg : 0 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Stuttgart : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Osasuna : 0 - 3
• Mallorca - Betis : 2 - 0
• Recreativo - Barcelona : 0 - 4
• Valencia - Santander : 0 - 2

March 17, 2007 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2007 can also be written as 3/17/2007 in the US and as 17/3/2007 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2007 in March 2007 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2007:

• John Backus

  Pioneering computer scientist who developed FORTRAN, the first high-level programming language, and created the influential Backus-Naur form...

• Freddie Francis
• Ernst Haefliger
• Tanya Reinhart

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2007 was This Is Why I'm Hot by Mims, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot
2. Akon - Don't Matter
3. Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
4. Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around…Comes Around
5. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend

March 17, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2007 was Shine by Take That, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Take That - Shine
2. Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
3. Gwen Stefani featuring Akon - The Sweet Escape
4. Mika - Grace Kelly
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

March 17, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2007 was Lost Without U by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
2. Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
3. Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot
4. Rich Boy Featuring Polow Da Don - Throw Some D's
5. Omarion - Ice Box

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

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March 17, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 2007 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, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:19 am and setting at 06:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2007

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Someone born on March 17, 2007 is:

17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 7 days old,

or 931 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6523 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2007?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2007.

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