What happened on Friday March 10, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 10, 2006:

• Global Measles Deaths Decline Significantly The World Health Organization reported a remarkable 48% reduction in measles deaths between 1999 and 2004, dropping from 871,000 to 454,000 deaths. Sub-Saharan Africa experienced the most substantial decrease at 60%, largely attributed to increased vaccination efforts.
• NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Enters Mars Orbit NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully entered Mars orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The spacecraft was designed to study the geology and climate of Mars, searching for potential signs of past water activity.
• Medical Professionals Protest Guantanamo Bay Practices Over 250 medical professionals signed a letter published in The Lancet, urging the United States to end force-feeding practices at Guantanamo Bay and calling for the prison's closure, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.
• PCC Unrest in São Paulo Massive civil unrest erupted in São Paulo, Brazil, initiated by the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), a powerful criminal organization. The violent uprising would ultimately result in over 152 fatalities, causing significant disruption in Brazil's largest city.
• Deadly Landmine Incident in Pakistan A tragic vehicular collision with a landmine in Dera Bugti, southwest Pakistan, resulted in 26 fatalities, with most victims being children and women. The incident highlighted the ongoing dangers posed by landmines planted by security forces and tribal rebels.
• John Profumo Dies at 91 John Profumo, central figure in one of Britain's most notorious political scandals of the 20th century, passed away at the age of 91. His resignation in 1963 following a high-profile extramarital affair significantly impacted British political history.
• Gale Norton Resigns as U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton announced her resignation as the United States Secretary of the Interior, effective March 31, 2006. Her departure came after serving in the position since 2001 during the George W. Bush administration.
• Netherlands Defeats Panama in World Baseball Classic In the World Baseball Classic, the Netherlands national baseball team decisively defeated Panama with a 10-0 score. The game was called after seven innings due to the mercy rule, which is triggered when one team leads by 10 or more runs.
• The Shaggy Dog Movie Premiere Disney's family comedy film 'The Shaggy Dog', starring Tim Allen, was released in theaters, marking another entry in the studio's live-action comedy lineup.

Events in 2006

March 10, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 2006

March 10, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 10, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.92
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.01
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.06
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.28
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.03

Exchange Rates on March 10, 2006:

• 1 USD = 119.06 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.161 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3165 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.05 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.84 JPY

March 10, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• St Truiden - Anderlecht : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 1
• Offenbach - Paderborn : 1 - 1
• Saarbrucken - Unterhaching : 5 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Sete : 1 - 0
• Brest - Laval : 2 - 2
• Caen - Dijon : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Lorient : 0 - 1
• Grenoble - Clermont : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hartlepool - Huddersfield : 3 - 1
• Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol City : 0 - 1
• Southend - Scunthorpe : 3 - 0

March 10, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 69th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 2006 can also be written as 3/10/2006 in the US and as 10/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Famous people died on March 10, 2006:

• Anna Moffo

  Renowned lyric-coloratura soprano who performed at the Metropolitan Opera for 17 seasons and was known as 'la bellissima'.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on March 10th

March 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 2006 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

March 10, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 10, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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 10, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 10, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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. Dem Franchize Boyz Featuring Lil Peanut & Charlay - Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th 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 10, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 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 10, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 05:00 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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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 2006

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Someone born on March 10, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 24 days old,

or 999 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 2006?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 10, 2006.

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