What happened on Monday March 03, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 03, 2008:

• UN Sanctions Against Iran The United Nations Security Council voted to increase economic sanctions against Iran for its continued nuclear enrichment activities, intensifying international pressure on the country.
• US Concerns Over Chinese Military Buildup A Pentagon report revealed US Congressional concerns about China's lack of transparency regarding its military expansion and strategic intentions.
• US Navy Missile Strike in Somalia A U.S. Navy submarine launched a Tomahawk cruise missile strike targeting Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, an al-Qaeda terrorist, as part of counterterrorism operations.
• Diplomatic Tensions in South America Venezuela and Ecuador severed diplomatic ties with Colombia following Colombian military raids inside Ecuador targeting leftist rebels, escalating regional political tensions.
• Gazprom-Naftogaz Gas Supply Dispute Russian energy giant Gazprom reduced gas supplies to Ukraine's Naftogaz by 25 percent, escalating tensions over unpaid debts and highlighting the complex energy dynamics between Russia and Ukraine.
• Porsche Increases Volkswagen Stake Porsche Automobil Holdings' board approved acquiring an additional 20 percent of Volkswagen, securing a controlling majority of 51 percent and signaling a significant shift in the automotive industry's ownership landscape.
• Iran's Internet Restrictions Iran considered blocking private internet access during its legislative elections, highlighting the government's concerns about potential digital information dissemination.
• Volkswagen Acquires Scania Volkswagen announced its takeover of Swedish truck manufacturer Scania for 2.9 billion euros, increasing its stake from 31 percent to 68.6 percent and expanding its commercial vehicle portfolio.
• Earth Liberation Front Arson The Earth Liberation Front committed an act of ecoterrorism by setting fire to five luxury homes in Woodinville, Washington, highlighting extreme environmental activism.
• Exhumation of Padre Pio The remains of Padre Pio, a famous Capuchin monk known for his reported stigmata (unexplained bleeding wounds on hands and feet), were exhumed, drawing significant religious and historical interest.
• Wendy's Restaurant Shooting A tragic incident in West Palm Beach resulted in one fatality and three critical injuries when a gunman set fire to a Wendy's restaurant before committing suicide.
• Alberta Provincial Election Albertans elected their eleventh consecutive Progressive Conservative government, demonstrating political stability in the Canadian province.
• Duffy's Debut Album Release Welsh singer Duffy released her debut studio album 'Rockferry' after four years of recording, marking a significant milestone in her music career.
• Death of Giuseppe Di Stefano Giuseppe Di Stefano, a renowned Italian operatic tenor who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music, passed away. Born in 1921, he was known for his exceptional vocal range and emotive performances.
• Death of Norman Smith Norman Smith, an influential English singer and record producer, died. Born in 1923, he was notable for his contributions to the music industry, particularly in the recording and production of early rock and pop music.
• European Commission Leadership Change Androulla Valsiliou was set to replace Markos Kyprianou as the European Commissioner for Health, signaling a leadership transition in the European Union.

Events in 2008

March 03, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 2008

March 03, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.76
• Apple AAPL: opens at $124.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.09

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2008:

• 1 USD = 103.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9899 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0422 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.104 CNY
• 1 EUR = 157.31 JPY

March 03, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Mainz : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Troyes - Le Havre : 4 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Torquay - Aldershot : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Nott'm Forest - Carlisle : 0 - 1

March 03, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 63rd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2008 can also be written as 3/3/2008 in the US and as 3/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 03, 2008:

• Giuseppe Di Stefano

  Renowned Italian operatic tenor celebrated for his exceptional vocal quality and performances from the late 1940s to early 1990s.

• Norman Smith

  English drummer and producer (b. 1923).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 3rd

March 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Sara Bareilles - Love Song
5. Alicia Keys - No One

March 03, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Duffy - Mercy
2. H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
3. Nickelback - Rockstar
4. OneRepublic - Stop And Stare

March 03, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

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

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

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March 03, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 03, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 02:35 pm.

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 03, 2008

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Someone born on March 03, 2008 is:

17 years 2 months old,

or 206 months and 10 days old,

or 897 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6280 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2008?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 03, 2008.

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