What happened on Wednesday March 17, 2010?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2010:

• Obama Announces Iran Sanctions President Barack Obama declared the United States would pursue aggressive sanctions to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, highlighting ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• French Police Officer Killed by ETA A French police officer was fatally shot during a gunfight with the Basque nationalist group ETA in Paris, marking the first such incident in French law enforcement history.
• Saint Patrick's Day 2010 Annual cultural and religious celebration commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, marked by parades, festivals, and cultural events worldwide.
• Thai Political Protests Escalate The National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship continued protests in Thailand, with supporters dramatically throwing their own blood outside Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's residence to highlight political tensions.
• Obama Meets Irish Taoiseach President Barack Obama hosted Taoiseach Brian Cowen at the White House in Washington, D.C., continuing diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland.
• Nigeria's Cabinet Dissolved Acting President Goodluck Jonathan took significant administrative action by dissolving Nigeria's entire cabinet, signaling potential governmental restructuring.
• TV Network Pornography Broadcast Apology American television officials apologized after accidentally broadcasting pornographic content for two hours on two children's channels, sparking controversy about media oversight.
• Chinese Fishermen Released in Cameroon Seven Chinese fishermen who were kidnapped from the disputed Bakassi peninsula were successfully released, resolving a potential international incident.
• Biden's Mistaken Condolence Vice President Joe Biden erroneously suggested that Brian Cowen's mother had passed away during the diplomatic meeting, causing an awkward diplomatic moment.

Events in 2010

March 17, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2010

March 17, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.91
• Apple AAPL: opens at $224.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.90

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2010:

• 1 USD = 90.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0098 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0541 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8269 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.05 JPY

March 17, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Newcastle - Scunthorpe : 3 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Dundee : 1 - 1
• Morton - Airdrie Utd : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Stirling - Albion Rvs : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Exeter - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 0

March 17, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 76th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2010 can also be written as 3/17/2010 in the US and as 17/3/2010 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2010 in March 2010 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2010:

• Alex Chilton

  Influential American musician known for his work with The Box Tops and Big Star, who significantly impacted alternative and indie rock...

• Charlie Gillett
• Richard Gregory
• Virginio Mezzanzanica

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2010 was Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
2. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
3. Young Money - Bedrock
4. Rihanna - Rude Boy
5. The Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be

March 17, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2010 was Sex Therapy by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy
2. Timbaland Featuring Drake - Say Something
3. Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
4. Mary J. Blige - I Am
5. Trey Songz Featuring Fabolous - Say Aah

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

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March 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2010 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2010

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Someone born on March 17, 2010 is:

15 years 1 month old,

or 181 months and 27 days old,

or 791 weeks

or 5537 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2010?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2010.

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