What happened on Thursday March 27, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 27, 2008:

• Mahdi Army Revolt in Iraq On March 27, 2008, the Mahdi Army, a Shiite militia in Iraq, initiated a revolt against the Iraqi government. The conflict led to intense street battles in Sadr City and other parts of Baghdad, resulting in numerous casualties, including militants, soldiers, and civilians. The Iraqi Prime Minister set a 72-hour deadline for militia members to surrender their arms, warning of legal consequences for those who did not comply. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Geert Wilders Releases 'Fitna' On March 27, 2008, Dutch politician Geert Wilders released 'Fitna,' a controversial 17-minute film critical of the Quran and Islam. The film juxtaposed Quranic verses with footage of terrorist attacks, sparking widespread criticism and concerns over potential incitement to violence. It was initially hosted on LiveLeak but was removed the following day due to serious threats to the platform's staff. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 opens On March 27, 2008, Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 officially opened, marking a significant expansion in London's air travel infrastructure. The terminal, designed to handle 30 million passengers annually, featured state-of-the-art facilities and was expected to streamline operations and enhance passenger experience. The opening was part of a broader plan to modernize the airport and accommodate increasing air traffic. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Puerto Rican Governor Charged with Electoral Fraud Governor Anibal Salvador Acevedo Vila and 12 others are formally charged with electoral fraud, raising significant political and legal questions in Puerto Rican governance.
• EADS Wins Major UK Tanker Contract Airbus parent company EADS secures a £13 billion contract for tanker aircraft from the United Kingdom, signifying a significant defense procurement deal.
• Germany Cancels High-Speed Monorail Project Germany abandons plans for the Transrapid high-speed monorail linking Munich and its airport due to substantial cost overruns, reflecting challenges in large infrastructure projects.
• Shooting at Doctors Hospital in Georgia A tragic incident occurs at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, where a gunman kills two people and critically injures another, highlighting ongoing issues of gun violence.
• Jason Rae's Death Inquest An inquest in Leeds, England reveals that Jason Rae, husband of singer Corinne Bailey Rae, died from a suspected drug overdose, bringing attention to personal tragedy.

Events in 2008

March 27, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 2008

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March 27, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 27, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $144.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.48
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.10

Exchange Rates on March 27, 2008:

• 1 USD = 99.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.018 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9936 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.0109 CNY
• 1 EUR = 157.25 JPY

March 27, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crawley Town - Kidderminster : 0 - 4
• Droylsden - Aldershot : 2 - 2
• Salisbury - Stevenage : 1 - 0

March 27, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 87th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 2008 can also be written as 3/27/2008 in the US and as 27/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 27, 2008:

• Jean-Marie Balestre

  Influential French motorsport executive who played a significant role in the administration of international auto racing.

Famous people who died in 2008

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March 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Usher - Love In This Club
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Flo Rida - Low
4. Sara Bareilles - Love Song
5. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music

March 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 27, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Duffy - Mercy
2. H Two O featuring Platnum - What's It Gonna Be
3. Nickelback - Rockstar
4. OneRepublic - Stop And Stare
5. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low

March 27, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. The-Dream - Falsetto
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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March 27, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 27, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 27, 2008 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 27, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:35 am and setting at 10:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 2008

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Someone born on March 27, 2008 is:

18 years 1 month old,

or 217 months and 27 days old,

or 947 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 27, 2008?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 27th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 27, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 27, 2008.

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