What happened on Wednesday March 12, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 12, 2008:

• In the wake of a scandal involving a prostitution ring, Governor Eliot Spitzer has resigned as Governor of New York. David Paterson will replace him, an African American and legally blind first to hold the position.
• Southwest Airlines grounded 41 planes after the FAA discovered that the airline did not inspect its Boeing 737s structurally between 2006 and 2007.
• The French Minister of Foreign Affairs Bernard Kouchner, and his Swedish counterpart Carl Bildt both support Serbia's membership in the European Union.
• During the second day's demonstrations by Buddhist monks from Lhasa, Tibet for independence, tear gas was used by Chinese police to disperse the protestors.
• Two people are killed when a gunman shoots at a McComb bank, Mississippi. His wife is forced into a car by the attacker, and then he drives off, eventually killing him and taking his own life.
• An investigation has been launched into the case of a man accused of sexual abuse of children in a Sofia orphanage. He opened fire on two teenage witnesses before killing one and wounding two more.
• Lazare Ponticelli, an Italian immigrant, is the last French veteran of World War I. He was 110 years old.
• Oil prices hit a record high of US$110 per barrel
• The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant increase in efforts to combat smog in American cities and towns.
• In 2007, the total digital information was 281 gigabytes, more than the available storage.
• Crude oil futures contracts close trading at $109.92 per barrel, a new closing record after previously topping $110 per barrel for the first-time.
• Four militants, including three members from the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, were killed by Israeli commandos.
• The Vanern, Sweden's largest lake and also the third-largest lake in Europe, will see its level drop by 15 cms to prevent flooding.
• New York Governor Resigns in Scandal Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned effective March 17 amid a high-profile prostitution ring scandal. David Paterson became the acting governor, making history as the first legally blind and African American governor of New York.
• Oil Prices Hit Historic High Global oil prices reached an unprecedented record of US$110 per barrel, signaling significant economic and geopolitical tensions in the energy market. This milestone highlighted growing global energy demands and potential economic challenges.
• Last French World War I Veteran Dies Lazare Ponticelli, an Italian immigrant who was the last French veteran of World War I, died at the remarkable age of 110. His passing marked the end of a generation that fought in one of the most devastating conflicts in human history.
• Israeli Commandos Neutralize Militants Israeli commandos conducted an operation in the West Bank, killing four militants, including three members of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine. The incident underscored ongoing tensions in the region.
• EPA Expands Smog-Fighting Efforts The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a major expansion of efforts to combat smog in cities and towns nationwide, demonstrating increased commitment to improving air quality and public health.
• Hulu Launches Public Access The streaming service Hulu launched for public access in the United States, marking a significant moment in the digital media and entertainment landscape that would transform how people consume video content.

Events in 2008

March 12, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 2008

March 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 12, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.61
• Apple AAPL: opens at $127.04
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.43
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.10

Exchange Rates on March 12, 2008:

• 1 USD = 101.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9894 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0138 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1022 CNY
• 1 EUR = 157.74 JPY

March 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Hull : 1 - 0
• West Brom - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Northampton : 1 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Accrington - Morecambe : 3 - 2
• Chester - Bradford : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1
• Celtic - Dundee United : 0 - 0
• Chelsea - Derby : 6 - 1
• Hibernian - Motherwell : 1 - 0
• Portsmouth - Birmingham : 4 - 2

March 12, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 2008 can also be written as 3/12/2008 in the US and as 12/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 12, 2008:

• Jorge Guinzburg

  Argentine journalist, producer, and media host (born 1949).

• Lazare Ponticelli

  Italian-born french world war i veteran.

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Usher - Love In This Club
2. Flo Rida - Low
3. Chris Brown - With You
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

March 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

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 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. J. Holiday - Suffocate
4. The-Dream - Falsetto
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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March 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 01:28 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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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 2008

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Someone born on March 12, 2008 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 25 days old,

or 903 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6326 days old,

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