What happened on Friday March 17, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2006:

• Warning About Darfur Conflict The International Crisis Group issued a stark warning about the potential escalation of the Darfur conflict, emphasizing the risk of increased casualties and potential regional destabilization if the situation is not addressed promptly and comprehensively.
• Thomas Lubanga Referred to International Criminal Court Thomas Lubanga, former leader of the Union of Congolese Patriots militia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was referred to the International Criminal Court. This marked a significant moment in international justice, potentially holding him accountable for war crimes and human rights violations.
• End of US Battleship Era The Naval Vessel Register officially records the United States' two remaining Iowa-class battleships, symbolically concluding the historic battleship age in naval warfare. These massive warships, which played crucial roles in multiple conflicts from World War II through the Gulf War, were finally retired from active service.
• Execution of China's Richest Millionaire Yuan Baojing, China's wealthiest millionaire at the time, was sentenced to death and executed by lethal injection in Liaoyang courts. He and two alleged accomplices were convicted of murder, marking a significant moment in Chinese judicial history as the wealthiest person ever executed in the People's Republic of China.
• European Parliament's Request for Hissene Habre Extradition The European Parliament demanded that Senegal extradite former Chad President Hissene Habre to Belgium for trial, focusing on his alleged human rights violations during his presidency. Senegal rejected both the European Parliament and African Union's extradition requests, creating an international legal and diplomatic standoff.
• World Water Forum in Mexico City Mexico City hosted the fourth global World Water Forum, bringing together international stakeholders to discuss critical water shortages and potential conflicts. Protesters raised concerns about potential water supply privatization, highlighting the growing global tensions around water resources.
• Death of Oleg Cassini Renowned French-American fashion designer Oleg Cassini passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in the fashion world. Known for his iconic designs, particularly for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Cassini was a pivotal figure in mid-20th century American fashion.
• Europe Bans Israeli Chicken Imports The European Union implemented a ban on Israeli chicken imports due to potential health concerns. This action led to the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture halting unprocessed poultry exports, with four individuals treated in southern hospitals as a precautionary measure.

Events in 2006

March 17, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2006

March 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.28

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1584 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2893 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0294 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.23 JPY

March 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Genk : 1 - 0
• Waregem - Lierse : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Dresden : 2 - 0
• Burghausen - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2
• Siegen - Offenbach : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Clermont - Valenciennes : 1 - 2
• Dijon - Gueugnon : 3 - 0
• Grenoble - Caen : 0 - 2
• Guingamp - Brest : 1 - 0
• Istres - Montpellier : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swansea - Brentford : 2 - 1
• Tranmere - Walsall : 1 - 2

March 17, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2006 can also be written as 3/17/2006 in the US and as 17/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2006:

• Oleg Cassini

  Renowned fashion designer who was Jackie Kennedy's official White House couturier, famous for creating her iconic style during the early...

• İstemihan Taviloğlu

  Turkish composer and educator (b. 1945).

• Piero Masia
• Titus Vossberg

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2006 was So Sick by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Ne-Yo - So Sick
2. Sean Paul - Temperature
3. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. Beyonce - Check On It

March 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Chico - It's Chico Time
2. Orson - No Tomorrow
3. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
4. Madonna - Sorry
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Will I Am - Beep

March 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
3. Ne-Yo - So Sick
4. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
5. Keyshia Cole - Love

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

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March 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 2006 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, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2006

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Someone born on March 17, 2006 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months and 19 days old,

or 1007 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7051 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2006.

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