What happened on Sunday March 08, 2009?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2009:

• Obama Assesses Afghanistan War Progress U.S. President Barack Obama candidly stated that troops in Operation Enduring Freedom were "not winning" the war in Afghanistan, signaling potential strategic reconsideration.
• Deadly Suicide Attack in Baghdad A devastating suicide attack in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in 28 fatalities and 57 injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
• Former Israeli President Facing Sexual Assault Charges Moshe Katsav, a former President of Israel, will be prosecuted on serious charges including rape and indecent assault, marking a significant legal case involving a high-profile political figure.
• British Army Casualties in Northern Ireland Two members of the British Army's 38 Engineer Regiment were killed in Antrim County, Northern Ireland, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.
• North Korean Legislative Elections North Korea conducted elections for its Supreme People's Assembly, a key political event in the country's tightly controlled political system.
• Death of Country Music Singer Hank Locklin Hank Locklin, renowned American country and western music singer famous for his hit song "Please Help Me, I'm Falling", passed away at the age of 91.
• Shooting at Maryville Baptist Church A tragic incident occurred at Maryville Baptist Church in Illinois, United States, where a gunman killed one person and injured two others.

Events in 2009

March 08, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2009

March 08, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Sampdoria : 3 - 0
• Catania - Siena : 0 - 3
• Chievo - Cagliari : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Palermo : 0 - 2
• Lecce - Reggina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge : 1 - 3
• Westerlo - Mechelen : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
• Leverkusen - Bochum : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Wehen : 1 - 0
• Freiburg - Aachen : 2 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Oberhausen : 3 - 1
• Ingolstadt - Munich 1860 : 2 - 3
• Mainz - Augsburg : 1 - 1

March 08, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 67th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2009 can also be written as 3/8/2009 in the US and as 8/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2009:

• Ali Bongo

  Ali Bongo was a notable British magician and entertainer known for his unique magical performances and stage presence.

• Hank Locklin

  American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist who was a prominent figure in the Nashville music scene during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on March 8th

March 08, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Kanye West - Heartless
4. The All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell
5. Eminem - Crack A Bottle

March 08, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - She Got Her Own

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 2009 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 08, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:21 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2009

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Someone born on March 08, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 3 days old,

or 844 weeks

or 5908 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2009?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 08, 2009.

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