What happened on Monday March 13, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 13, 2006:

• Record Carbon Dioxide Concentration Recorded The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration documented a significant increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, highlighting ongoing concerns about climate change and global environmental trends.
• Cash-for-Honours Scandal A significant political controversy emerged involving UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, where Labour fundraisers were accused of securing secret loans from businessmen in exchange for potential peerages, raising serious ethical questions about political fundraising and patronage.
• Potential Dismissal of Death Penalty in Moussaoui Trial In the high-profile terrorism trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the presiding judge considered removing the death penalty after discovering that Federal Aviation Administration lawyers had coached government witnesses, raising significant legal and procedural concerns.
• Severe Tornado Outbreak in Central United States A major tornado outbreak swept through the central United States, with over 100 tornadoes recorded. Springfield, Illinois was particularly hard-hit, experiencing two destructive tornadoes that caused significant damage and resulted in 11 injuries.
• Major Oil Slick Discovered off Estonian Coast A substantial oil slick was detected near Estonia's coastline, one week after the sinking of the cargo vessel Runner-4. The potential 40-tonne fuel spill posed a severe environmental threat, with estimates suggesting possible damage to approximately 35,000 seabirds.
• Merck KGaA's Major Pharmaceutical Merger German pharmaceutical giant Merck KGaA announced plans to acquire Schering in a €14.6 billion merger, positioning themselves to become Germany's largest pharmaceutical company and signaling significant corporate restructuring in the industry.
• Police Chief's Controversial Recording Admission Sir Ian Blair, London's Metropolitan Police chief, publicly admitted to secretly recording conversations with Attorney General Lord Goldsmith, potentially exposing himself to civil legal proceedings and raising serious questions about professional conduct and privacy.
• Death of Maureen Stapleton Maureen Stapleton, a renowned American actress known for her powerful performances and Academy Award-winning roles, passed away at the age of 80.
• Earthquake in Salta, Argentina A seismic event struck the Salta region in northwestern Argentina, causing potential local disruption and geological impact.

Events in 2006

March 13, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 2006

March 13, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 13, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.68
• Apple AAPL: opens at $65.61
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.56

Exchange Rates on March 13, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.8 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1575 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3123 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0485 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.05 JPY

March 13, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Bochum : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Valenciennes : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Stoke - Crystal Palace : 1 - 3

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Larisa - Xanthi : 3 - 1

March 13, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 72nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 2006 can also be written as 3/13/2006 in the US and as 13/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Famous people died on March 13, 2006:

• Maureen Stapleton

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful dramatic performances on Broadway and in film.

• Robert C. Baker

  American businessman, invented the chicken nugget (b. 1921).

• Franco Morpurgo
• Massimo Della Pergola

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 2006 was So Sick by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

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

March 13, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

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 13, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
3. Ne-Yo - So Sick
4. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
5. Keyshia Cole - Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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March 13, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 2006 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 13, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 06:07 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 13, 2006

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Someone born on March 13, 2006 is:

19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 11 days old,

or 1001 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7012 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 2006?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 13, 2006.

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