What happened on Tuesday March 08, 2016?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2016:

• US Military Eliminates ISIL Leader The United States military conducted a strategic airstrike near Al-Shaddadi, Syria, successfully neutralizing Abu Omar al-Shishani, a key ISIL military leader also known as Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili.
• EU-Turkey Migration Agreement The European Union and Turkey reached a comprehensive agreement to manage the migration crisis, including provisions for returning migrants to Turkey and potential visa liberalization for Turkish citizens.
• Donald Trump Wins Republican Primaries in Multiple States Donald Trump secured victories in the Republican primaries of Michigan, Mississippi, and the Hawaii caucus, further solidifying his position in the 2016 presidential race.
• WHO Warns About Zika Virus Transmission The World Health Organization issued a critical warning to pregnant women about traveling to Zika-affected areas, highlighting increased risks of sexual transmission based on emerging scientific evidence.
• Terror Attacks in Israel During Biden's Visit Three terror attacks occurred in Israel, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians and an American tourist, with 12 Israelis wounded. These attacks coincided with US Vice President Joe Biden's diplomatic visit.
• Syrian Civil War Spillover in Turkey Mortar shells fired from Syria resulted in at least one fatality and one injury in the Turkish border town of Kilis, highlighting the ongoing regional tensions.
• International Women's Day 2016 International Women's Day was celebrated globally with the theme 'Planet 50-50 By 2030: Step Up for Gender Equality', emphasizing the ongoing global commitment to gender parity.
• FCC Expands Lifeline Program The United States Federal Communications Commission announced an expansion of the Lifeline program to include broadband Internet service, enhancing digital access for low-income populations.

Events in 2016

March 08, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $100.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.08
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $139.71

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9084 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.675 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7037 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3467 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.342 CAD

March 08, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackburn - Birmingham : 2 - 0
• Bolton - Ipswich : 2 - 2
• Brighton - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 0
• Cardiff - Leeds : 0 - 2
• Charlton - Milton Keynes Dons : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Altrincham - Gateshead : 2 - 3
• Barrow - Boreham Wood : 0 - 0
• Bromley - Halifax : 1 - 0
• Chester - Aldershot : 8 - 2
• Dover Athletic - Welling United : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dumbarton - Alloa : 3 - 1
• Raith Rvs - Queen of Sth : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Forfar : 1 - 1
• Ayr - Stenhousemuir : 4 - 1
• Dunfermline - Albion Rvs : 1 - 1

March 08, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 68th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2016 can also be written as 3/8/2016 in the US and as 8/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2016:

• George Martin

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March 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
3. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
4. Justin Bieber - Sorry
5. Flo Rida - My House

March 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Down In The DM
4. Bryson Tiller - Don't
5. The Weeknd - In The Night

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

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March 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 06:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2016

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Someone born on March 08, 2016 is:

9 years 2 months old,

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or 482 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3378 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2016?

There are 275 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 08, 2016.

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