What happened on Wednesday March 15, 2006?

Here's what happened on March 15, 2006:

• UN Establishes Human Rights Council The United Nations General Assembly voted to establish the UN Human Rights Council, replacing the previous UN Commission on Human Rights. The resolution passed with overwhelming support, with only the United States, Israel, and the Marshall Islands voting against it.
• Salon.com Publishes Abu Ghraib Prisoner Abuse Documentation Salon.com, a prominent online magazine, released extensive documentation revealing details of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison, reigniting international discussions about military conduct and human rights violations during the Iraq War.
• US Military Raid in Iraq Causes Civilian Casualties The United States military conducted a raid in Iraq that resulted in the deaths of eleven civilians and injuries to dozens more, further escalating tensions in the region and raising international concerns about military engagement.
• Protests Over Muhammad Cartoons in London Five individuals were arrested for protesting against controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad outside the Danish Embassy in London, reflecting the ongoing global tensions surrounding religious sensitivities.
• 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne The 2006 Commonwealth Games commenced in Melbourne, Australia, bringing together athletes from Commonwealth nations for a major international sporting event. The games ran from March 15 to March 26, showcasing athletic excellence and international cooperation.
• UK Education Bill Controversy The United Kingdom's House of Commons approved an education reform bill, creating political tension. Prime Minister Tony Blair was forced to rely on opposition Conservative party support due to a rebellion within his own Labour party, highlighting internal political divisions.
• Death of George Rallis, Former Greek Prime Minister George Rallis, a prominent Greek political figure who served as Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 88. He was a significant contributor to Greek political history during the late 20th century.
• Passing of George Mackey, Distinguished Mathematician George Mackey, a renowned American mathematician known for his significant contributions to mathematical research, died at the age of 90. His work significantly advanced mathematical understanding in complex fields.

Events in 2006

March 15, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 2006

March 15, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 15, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $67.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.18
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.78
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.65

Exchange Rates on March 15, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1541 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2955 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.036 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.62 JPY

March 15, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Oxford - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Liverpool - Fulham : 5 - 1

March 15, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 74th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 2006 can also be written as 3/15/2006 in the US and as 15/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Famous people died on March 15, 2006:

• Georgios Rallis

  Greek politician who served as the 173rd Prime Minister of Greece from 1980 to 1981, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• George Mackey

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on March 15th

March 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 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 15, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 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 15, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 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 15th is Pisces.

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March 15, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 15, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 06:44 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 2006

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Someone born on March 15, 2006 is:

19 years 1 month old,

or 229 months and 22 days old,

or 999 weeks

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