Wednesday March 08, 2006: on this day

March 08, 2006 was the 67th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 08, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 08, 2006, who was born and died on March 08, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're Beautiful by James Blunt), movies (e.g. The Lives of Others, directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck), TV series (e.g. Conviction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 2006?


March 08, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 67th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2006 can also be written as 3/8/2006 in the US and as 8/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

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March 08, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 2006:

  • Cebit, the world's largest expo on information technology, opens in hanover (germany).
  • Slovenia requests to be a member of the euro monetary union.
  • The united states house appropriations committee votes against the bush administration's plan to have dubai ports world take over six u.s. ports.
  • Despite the recent signing of tripoli accords and the formation of the ministerial council, the government of chad is reiterating its accusations of sudanese support of attacks by the ufdc in eastern chad. chad has been accused by sudan of supporting arfws rebels, and it is believed that chad has increased its support in the wake of recent attacks.
  • Channel island of sark votes for its feudal system to govern itself
  • Iran threatens to cause 'harm and suffering' to the united states because of its role in bringing iran before the united nations security council.
  • The european union has announced that it lifted the ban on exporting british beef to the world, which was placed in place in 1996 to stop the spread of bse (bad cow disease).
  • After takeoff from el alto international airport, la paz, bolivia, an argentine military aircraft crashes, killing all six crew members. it was a learjet 35a.

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March 08, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $66.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.39

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 117.81 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.156 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3081 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0455 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 140.48 JPY

March 08, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Cottbus : 0 - 1
  • Dresden - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
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March 08, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 8th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 08, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 2006 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 03:52 am.

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

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Who was born on March 08, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

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March 08, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 11 days old,

or 945 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6617 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 2006.

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 08, 2006?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 08, 2006.

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March 08, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 2006:

  • Brian Barratt-Boyes

    New zealand heart surgeon (born in 1924).

  • Jorge Eielson
  • Teresa Ciepły
  • Giordano Cottur

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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March 08, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 2006:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 2006:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 2006:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2006 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Beautiful youtube
  2. - Check On It
  3. - Temperature youtube
  4. - Grillz
  5. - Be Without You

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 08, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Chico Time
  2. - No Tomorrow
  3. - Put Your Records On
  4. - Sorry
  5. - Beep

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 08, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Unpredictable
  3. - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
  4. - So Sick youtube
  5. - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It

March 08, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 08, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

March 08, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 08, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Ella Y Yo
  4. - Contra Viento Y Marea
  5. - Rakata

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March 08, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Starring: Ulrich Mühe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur

Country: United States of America

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Randy Quaid

Country: United States of America

Inside Man

Inside Man

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Spike Lee

Starring: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

March 08, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Conviction

Conviction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Tony Goldwyn

Tierra de Pasiones

Tierra de Pasiones

Release year: 2006

Directed by: José Benavides Jr

Lotte

Lotte

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Julius Schultheiß

The Chaser's War on Everything

The Chaser's War on Everything

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Hansen

Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello

Country: Australia

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

March 08, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 08, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

Devil in Winter

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"I am Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I cannot be celibate. That is something everyone knows. "Evangeline Jenner, desperate to escape her scheming family, sought out the assistance of London's most infamous scoundrel.

Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton

Micah

By:

Anita Blake, a vampire hunter, is called upon to raise the dead while trying to suppress her growing feelings for a particular wereleopard.

Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn

Outbound Flight

By:

It started as the ultimate journey of discovery, but it would become the stuff legends of the Republic. . . and a dark chapter of Jedi history.

Kill the Messenger by Tami Hoag

Kill the Messenger

By:

This thriller is written by Tami Hoag, bestselling author in the New York Times. She delivers her message to suspense lovers everywhere: Don't forget to turn on the lights and read if you dare.

The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat

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March 08, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 08, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing, platform

Publisher: NA Conspiracy Entertainment; EU Data Design Interactive

AirForce2

AirForce2

Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac

Genre: Arcade Style Shoot-em-up

Publisher: The AForce Project

Aircraft Powerpack

Aircraft Powerpack

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Wild Hare, 2wg Media

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Atsumare! Power Pro Kun no DS Koushien

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Sports

Publisher: Konami

Act of War: High Treason

Act of War: High Treason

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on March 08, 2006?

On March 08, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 2006?

On March 08, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 2006?

On March 08, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for March 2006?

March 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 2006 calendar looked like.

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