What happened on Monday March 31, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 31, 2008:

• Muqtada al-Sadr Orders Mahdi Army to Cease Fighting Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his Mahdi Army to stop fighting six days after Iraqi forces attacked Sadr strongholds in Basra and Baghdad. Sadr demanded the government free imprisoned Mahdi Army members, end house raids, and assist displaced Shiites.
• Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Begins Election Results Release The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission started releasing results from the 2008 parliamentary and presidential elections, with the Opposition Movement for Democratic Change claiming victory based on unofficial results, signaling potential political transformation.
• Milan Selected to Host 2015 World Exposition After defeating Turkish Izmir in a competitive bid, Milan, Italy was chosen to host the 2015 World Exposition, a significant international cultural and economic event.
• Ongoing Conflict in Somalia During the 2008 War in Somalia, Islamist forces seized control of a central city following violent clashes with government forces, resulting in 11 fatalities and further destabilizing the region.
• New York City Congestion Pricing Initiative Advances The New York City Council approved an initiative supporting Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, a controversial congestion pricing proposal aimed at reducing traffic and generating municipal revenue.
• Death of Jules Dassin, Renowned American Film Director Jules Dassin, a prominent American film director known for his influential work in Hollywood and European cinema, passed away. Born in 1911, Dassin was a significant figure in the film industry, particularly noted for his contributions to film noir and international cinema.
• Political Tensions in Serbia Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac accused Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica's allies of organizing and leading anti-Western riots in Belgrade and Kosovo, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the region.
• Serial Killer Juana Barraza Convicted Juana Barraza, known as the "Mataviejitas" (Little Old Lady Killer), was convicted of multiple life sentences for murdering at least 11 elderly women in Mexico, marking a significant criminal case in Mexican history.
• Ho Chi Minh City Stock Market Experiences Significant Decline The Ho Chi Minh City stock market witnessed a substantial downturn, with its value dropping 44 percent compared to the beginning of January, reflecting potential economic challenges in Vietnam's financial markets.

Events in 2008

March 31, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 2008

March 31, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 31, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $143.27
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.63
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.95

Exchange Rates on March 31, 2008:

• 1 USD = 99.91 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0256 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9948 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.0124 CNY
• 1 EUR = 157.5 JPY

March 31, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Osnabruck - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Troyes - Nantes : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Monaco - Rennes : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Forest Green - Burton : 3 - 1

March 31, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 91st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 2008 can also be written as 3/31/2008 in the US and as 31/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 31, 2008:

• Jules Dassin

  Renowned American film director of Jewish-Russian descent, known for influential films in Hollywood and French cinema.

• Bill Keightley

  American equipment manager (b. 1926).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Usher - Love In This Club
3. Ray J - Sexy Can I
4. Chris Brown - With You
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

March 31, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

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 31, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
3. The-Dream - Falsetto
4. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
5. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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March 31, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 31, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 02:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 2008

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Someone born on March 31, 2008 is:

17 years and 23 days old,

or 204 months and 23 days old,

or 890 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6232 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 2008?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 31, 2008.

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