What happened on Thursday March 15, 2007?

Here's what happened on March 15, 2007:

• US Senate Imposes Iran Sanctions The US Senate unanimously voted to ban weapon sales and freeze assets of 15 Iranians and 13 groups, many associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in an effort to pressure Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
• US Senate Rejects Troop Withdrawal Resolution A Democratic-sponsored Senate resolution calling for combat troops to start withdrawing from Iraq within 120 days failed to pass, reflecting the ongoing political debate about the Iraq War.
• UN Security Council to Discuss Iran Sanctions The UN Security Council prepared to discuss a proposal for imposing sanctions on Iran regarding its controversial nuclear program, reflecting ongoing international tensions.
• Deadly Car Bomb Attack in Baghdad A devastating car bomb explosion in Baghdad killed four American soldiers and injured 12 Iraqi civilians in Iskandariya, southern Iraq, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the region during the Iraq War.
• Naxalite Rebel Attack in Chhattisgarh Naxalite rebels launched a deadly attack on a police post in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, India, killing at least 49 officers and looting their weapons, demonstrating the ongoing insurgency in the region.
• Mars Polar Ice Cap Discovery Scientific researchers discovered that the Planum Australe polar ice caps on Mars are substantial enough to potentially cover the entire planet in water if they were to melt, offering significant insights into the planet's potential for supporting life.
• BBC Correspondent Alan Johnston Kidnapped The BBC appealed for information about Alan Johnston, their Gaza correspondent who had been missing for three days. Palestinian security officials believed he was kidnapped, highlighting the dangerous conditions for journalists in conflict zones.
• Terrorist Plotter Sentenced in France Willie Brigitte was sentenced to nine years in prison in France for plotting terrorist attacks against Australia, demonstrating international cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
• Russia-Greece-Bulgaria Oil Pipeline Agreement Russia, Greece, and Bulgaria signed an agreement to construct a pipeline that will transport Russian oil to the Greek port of Alexandroupolis, signaling important geopolitical and economic cooperation.
• Anti-Government Protests in Budapest Hungarian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protesters in Budapest, indicating significant political tension and public unrest.
• California Primary Date Change Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill moving California's primary election date from June to February 5, potentially influencing the state's political significance in national elections.
• Death of Bowie Kuhn, MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, the influential Major League Baseball Commissioner who served from 1969 to 1984, passed away. Known for his significant role in shaping modern baseball, Kuhn was born in 1926 and was a pivotal figure during a transformative era in professional sports.
• New High-Speed Rail Route in France France's national railway company SNCF launched the LGV Est high-speed route connecting Paris and Strasbourg, enhancing transportation infrastructure.
• Mysterious Fireball Landing in Ontario An unusual fireball was reported landing in a farmer's field in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada. The event sparked local curiosity and potential scientific investigation into the nature and origin of the celestial object.

Events in 2007

March 15, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 2007

March 15, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 15, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $89.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.32
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.40

Exchange Rates on March 15, 2007:

• 1 USD = 117.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.177 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2173 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.744 CNY
• 1 EUR = 155.64 JPY

March 15, 2007 was a Thursday and it was the 74th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 2007 can also be written as 3/15/2007 in the US and as 15/3/2007 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 2007 in March 2007 calendar

Famous people died on March 15, 2007:

• Stuart Rosenberg

  Renowned American film and television director, best known for directing 'Cool Hand Luke' and episodes of various TV series.

• Jean Talairach

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on March 15th

March 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 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 15, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 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 15, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 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 15th is Pisces.

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March 15, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 15, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 04:14 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 15, 2007

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Someone born on March 15, 2007 is:

18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 23 days old,

or 955 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6690 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 15, 2007.

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