What happened on Wednesday March 19, 2008?

Here's what happened on March 19, 2008:

• Gold prices hit $1,000 per ounce On March 19, 2008, gold prices reached the milestone of $1,000 per ounce for the first time, driven by fears of inflation and economic instability. This surge in gold prices reflected investors' flight to safety amid the ongoing financial crisis. The rise in gold was seen as a response to the weakening U.S. dollar and increasing demand for precious metals. source: reuters.com
• Cosmic burst GRB 080319B observed On March 19, 2008, astronomers observed GRB 080319B, one of the brightest gamma-ray bursts ever recorded. This cosmic event provided valuable data for scientists studying the origins of gamma-ray bursts and their implications for understanding the universe. The observation was significant for astrophysics and garnered international attention. source: nasa.gov
• Osama bin Laden releases controversial tape On March 19, 2008, Osama bin Laden released a video tape that criticized Western policies and called for jihad against the United States and its allies. The tape was part of bin Laden's ongoing propaganda efforts and aimed to rally support for al-Qaeda's cause. The release of the tape raised concerns about terrorism and security in the West. source: reuters.com
• Crude Oil Prices Approach $100 per Barrel Crude oil prices briefly rose above $100 per barrel on March 19, 2008, before closing at $99.62, indicating significant energy market turbulence.
• Kosovo Independence Recognition Bulgaria, Croatia, and Hungary officially recognized Kosovo's independence, marking a significant diplomatic development in the Balkan region.
• Death of Paul Scofield Paul Scofield, a renowned English actor known for his distinguished stage and screen performances, passed away. Born in 1922, he was a highly respected figure in the theatrical world.
• First Female Speaker in Pakistan's Parliament Fahmida Mirza made history by becoming the first female speaker in Pakistan's Parliament, a significant milestone for women's political representation.
• Death of Hugo Claus Hugo Claus, a prominent Flemish writer, painter, and film director, died. Born in 1929, he was a significant cultural figure in Belgian arts and literature.
• Kuwait Prepares for Early Elections Following a political crisis between the parliament and cabinet, Kuwait announced early elections scheduled for May 2008.
• Russia Comments on Macedonian Albanian Autonomy Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, commented on potential autonomy demands by Macedonian Albanians, suggesting this could be a step towards independence.

Events in 2008

March 19, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 19, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 19, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $133.12
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.29

Exchange Rates on March 19, 2008:

• 1 USD = 98.61 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9961 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.0667 CNY
• 1 EUR = 154.3 JPY

March 19, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Atalanta : 1 - 0
• Catania - Siena : 0 - 0
• Empoli - Juventus : 0 - 0
• Genoa - Inter : 1 - 1
• Lazio - Roma : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Ayr : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Elgin - East Stirling : 3 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man United - Bolton : 2 - 0
• Tottenham - Chelsea : 4 - 4

March 19, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 79th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 2008 can also be written as 3/19/2008 in the US and as 19/3/2008 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 2008 in March 2008 calendar

Famous people died on March 19, 2008:

• Paul Scofield

  Paul Scofield was an acclaimed English actor, renowned for his powerful stage and screen performances. He is best known for his portrayal of Sir Thomas More in the film 'A Man for All Seasons,' for which he won an Academy Award. Scofield was widely respected for his deep, resonant voice and commanding presence, earning a reputation as one of Britain's … [bio]

• Arthur C. Clarke

  A renowned British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor who co-wrote the screenplay for '2001: A Space Odyssey', profoundly...

• Philip Jones Griffiths
• Hugo Claus

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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 19, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 2008 was Mercy by Duffy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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 19, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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 19th is Pisces.

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March 19, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 19, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 06:18 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 2008

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Someone born on March 19, 2008 is:

18 years and 17 days old,

or 216 months and 17 days old,

or 941 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6591 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 2008?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 19, 2008.

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