Friday March 03, 2006: on this day

March 03, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 62nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2006 can also be written as 3/3/2006 in the US and as 3/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on March 03, 2006:

• Research in motion, a waterloo ontario-based company, has agreed to pay ntp inc. $612.5 millions to settle ntp’s patent-infringement lawsuit against rim. ntp had argued rim's blackberry wireless-communication devices use technology patented by ntp.
• In 2006, 66% of votes were cast for the ruling african national congress. the 46% voter turnout was the city of cape town does not claim an absolute majority.
• Talks between russian and hamas, 2006. russian foreign minister sergey lavrov meets with khaled mashal to urge hamas to become a political organization, recognize israel's right of existence, and maintain the peace agreements. (bbc),
• After concluding trade talks since 2001, kenya and sudan announce plans to sign an important trade agreement. (allafrica) kenya is currently in severe drought and will need food to feed its citizens by march 31st, despite the u.n. food agency. this season, sudan has enjoyed a large surplus.
• Three israelis set fire to fireworks in an attempt detonate gas containers smuggled into the church of the annunciation, nazareth during prayer service. this sparked riots that resulted in confrontation between israeli police and thousands of protestors.
• After four years of legal struggles to obtain the names of approximately 490 guantanamo bay inmates, the united states is now forced to release transcripts from hearings of 317.
• After pleading guilty, randy "duke" cunningham, a former u.s. representative from california, was sentenced to eight and four months in federal jail. this is the longest sentence that any ex-member of congress has received.
• British labour party mps close gordon brown demand that culture secretary tessa jowell resigns over david mills' alleged acceptance by silvio berlusconi of money.
• Beijing opens the 2006 chinese people's political consultative conference.
• British rock star gary glitter has been convicted of the sexual abuse of one 11-year-old and one 12-year old girl in vung tau, southern vietnam. he was sentenced to three-years in prison. however, he may return to the united kingdom in december.
• A commission of the italian parliament accuses the soviet union of orchestrating the 1981 assassination attempt on pope john paul ii.
• The ukraine implemented new customs regulations at its transnistria border, resulting in the ukraine-transnistria border conflict.

March 03, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.83
• Apple AAPL: opens at $69.33
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.51

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1354 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2982 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0347 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.09 JPY

March 03, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Beveren : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Offenbach : 0 - 1
• Burghausen - Ahlen : 1 - 3
• Erzgebirge Aue - Cottbus : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Dijon - Grenoble : 0 - 0
• Guingamp - Montpellier : 1 - 0
• Istres - Chateauroux : 2 - 1
• Laval - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
• Reims - Brest : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Sheffield United - Crewe : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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March 03, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 03, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on March 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 3rd:

• Kieu Chinh

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her roles in films like 'The Joy Luck Club'.

• Jessica Biel

  American singer, model, and actress.

• Ronan Keating

  Ronan keating is an irish pop singer known for being a member of the boy band boyzone and for his successful solo career.

• Jean Harlow

  Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

• Julie Bowen

  Julie bowen is an american actress best known for her role as claire dunphy on the tv show modern family.

• Laura Harring

  Mexican-american model and actress, miss usa 1985.

• Miranda Richardson

  British actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

• Diana Barrymore

  American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

• Shraddha Kapoor

  Movie actress.

• James Doohan

  Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 3rd

You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 17 days old,

or 946 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6623 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2006?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 03, 2006.

Famous people died on March 03, 2006:

• Ivor Cutler

  Scottish poet and songwriter, pianist (d. 2006).

• William Herskovic

  Hungarian-american humanitarian (b. 1914).

• Else Fisher

  Australian-swedish dancer, choreographer, and director (b. 1918).

• Adriano Gransinigh
• Françoise Bette

What famous deaths happened on March 3rd?

Famous deaths on March 3rd:

• Danny Kaye

  Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

• Horst Buchholz

  German actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".

• Lou Costello

  Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

• Sandy Dennis

  American actress.

• William Frawley

  American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887).

• Barbara Ruick

  Actress (carousel fearless fagan), is killed at 43.

• Marguerette Duras

  French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter acclaimed for her works exploring human emotions.

• Pelham Grenville

  British businessman known for his involvement in banking and finance.

• Segundo Sombra

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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Holidays on March 03, 2006:

• United States - Bonza Bottler Day
• Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
• Malawi - Martyr's Day.
• Hinamatsuri - Japanese celebration day for girls.

Observances on March 03, 2006:

• World Wildlife Day

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 03, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It

March 03, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 03, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 03, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 03, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Rompe
2. Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
3. Wisin & Yandel - Llame Pa' Verte
4. Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
5. Wisin & Yandel - Rakata