Friday March 17, 2006: on this day

March 17, 2006 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2006 can also be written as 3/17/2006 in the US and as 17/3/2006 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2006 in March 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on March 17, 2006:

• The naval vessel register records the united states' two remaining iowa-class battleships, ending their age as a battleship.
• Yuan baojing (china's richest millionaire), and two of his alleged accomplices were sentenced to death. they were executed by liaoyang courts by lethal injection for murder. yuan is the richest person ever executed in the prc.
• The european parliament demands senegal hand over hissene habre to belgium in order to have him tried for his actions as president of chad. senegal will not comply with the request, having already rejected extradition requests from the african union. the atdph has endorsed the decision.
• Six people were charged in connection to kenya's largest fraud. it cost the government approximately.
• Europe bans israeli chicken imports; ministry of agriculture stops exports of unprocessed poultry; kibbutzim south of israel is closed; four people were treated in hospitals in the south and found to not have the disease.
• Thomas lubanga is the former leader of the union of congolese patriots militia, democratic republic of the congo. he was then referred to the international criminal court.
• Mexico city is hosting the fourth global world water forum to discuss water shortages and conflict. protesters claim that the forum will allow further privatization of water supplies.
• The international crisis group warns against the neglect of darfur's conflict, which could lead to more deaths and spillover into neighboring countries, further destabilizing this region.

March 17, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.80
• Apple AAPL: opens at $64.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.28

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1584 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2893 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0294 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.23 JPY

March 17, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Genk : 1 - 0
• Waregem - Lierse : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Dresden : 2 - 0
• Burghausen - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2
• Siegen - Offenbach : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Clermont - Valenciennes : 1 - 2
• Dijon - Gueugnon : 3 - 0
• Grenoble - Caen : 0 - 2
• Guingamp - Brest : 1 - 0
• Istres - Montpellier : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swansea - Brentford : 2 - 1
• Tranmere - Walsall : 1 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 17, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 07:26 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 17, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

• Gary Sinise

  Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

• John Boyega

  John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

• Olesya Rulin

  American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

• Kurt Russell

  An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

• Rob Lowe

  American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

• Rudolf Nureyev

  Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

• Patti Hansen

  Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

• Lesley-Anne Down

  British actress.

• Clare Grogan

  In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

• Justin Hawkins

  English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 17th

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or 944 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6614 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2006?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2006.

Famous people died on March 17, 2006:

• Bob Papenbrook

  American voice actor (born 1955).

• Oleg Cassini

  French fashion designer, bon vivant with jet-set clients.

• Ray Meyer

  American basketball coach and player (d. 2006).

• İstemihan Taviloğlu

  Turkish composer and educator (b. 1945).

• Bob Blue

  American singer/songwriter (born 1948).

• Andrea Sacco
• Piero Masia
• Titus Vossberg
• Angelo Coletto
• Renato Finelli
• Gun Röring
• Adolfo Rincón de Arellano García
• Oleg Cassini styliste américain . (° 11avril1913)
• Professor X
• G. William Miller

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

• Helen Hayes

  American actress, who started on stage at age five.

• Mai Zetterling

  Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

• Michael Gough

  Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

• Merritt Butrick

  Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

• Rosetta LeNoire

  Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

• Klayten Brown

  Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

• Graylynn Jones

  Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

• Abanoub Shenouda

  Abanoub Shenouda was the 117th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria from 1971 to 2012.

• Phinley Chapman

  Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

• Azalyn Khan

  Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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Holidays on March 17, 2006:

• Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
• Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
• St. Agricola
• St. Joseph of Arimathea
• Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
• Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
• Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 2006:

• Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.

March 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2006 was So Sick by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 17, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 17, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

March 17, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 17, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 17, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 17, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Rompe
2. Wisin & Yandel - Llame Pa' Verte
3. Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
4. Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
5. Daddy Yankee - Machucando