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March 1

• The European Union issues a fine against Microsoft of €899 million, the largest antitrust fine the EU has ever imposed on a single company. added by Mark, 01:13, 01 March 2008
• The European Union issues a fine against Microsoft of €899 million, the largest antitrust fine the EU has ever imposed on a single company. updated by Jj137, 17:19, 01 March 2008

March 3

• Dmitry Medvedev is elected President of Russia. added by Andrew Levine, 03:16, 03 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev is elected President of Russia with about 70% of the vote, succeeding Vladimir Putin. updated by Andrew Levine, 03:17, 03 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is elected President of Russia with about 70% of the vote, succeeding Vladimir Putin. updated by PFHLai, 06:45, 03 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as President of Russia. updated by PFHLai, 07:44, 03 March 2008
• Microsoft is fined €899 million, the largest antitrust penalty the European Union has ever imposed on a single company. added by PFHLai, 07:44, 03 March 2008
• The Colombian armed forces execute an attack in Teteye, Putumayo, killing FARC commander Raul Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis. added by Tone, 16:18, 03 March 2008
• The Colombian armed forces execute an attack in Teteye, Putumayo, killing FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis. updated by Wknight94, 17:19, 03 March 2008
• The Colombian armed forces execute an attack in Teteye, Putumayo, killing FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by SoLando, 17:23, 03 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as President of Russia. added by Wknight94, 17:24, 03 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. added by PFHLai, 17:27, 03 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Dale Arnett, 21:37, 03 March 2008

March 4

• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing a FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Woody, 13:13, 04 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing FARC commander Raúl Reyes and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Master of Puppets, 13:41, 04 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing Raúl Reyes, a FARC commander and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Master of Puppets, 16:24, 04 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing Raúl Reyes, a FARC commander, and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Master of Puppets, 16:26, 04 March 2008
• Colombian armed forces launch an attack in Ecuadorian territory, killing Raúl Reyes, a FARC commander, and triggering a diplomatic crisis with Ecuador and Venezuela. updated by Nightstallion, 19:36, 04 March 2008
• Microsoft is fined €899 million, the largest antitrust penalty the European Union has ever imposed on a single company. updated by Jj137, 22:01, 04 March 2008

March 5

• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States. added by Tone, 08:38, 05 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States. updated by Jiang, 14:05, 05 March 2008
• The European Union fines Microsoft €899 million for non-compliance with a 2003 antitrust ruling, the largest penalty the EU has ever imposed on a single company. updated by Woody, 17:11, 05 March 2008
• The European Union fines Microsoft €899 million for non-compliance with a 2003 antitrust ruling, the largest penalty the EU has ever imposed on a single company. removed by PFHLai, 15:06, 07 March 2008
• An ongoing energy crisis in Central Asia hits the mountainous nation of Tajikistan in the middle of its coldest winter for five decades. added by Tone, 17:36, 05 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona (pictured) secures the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States. updated by Mtmelendez, 20:24, 05 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev is elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as President of Russia. updated by Mtmelendez, 20:24, 05 March 2008
• Dmitry Medvedev is elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as President of Russia. removed by Stephen, 08:37, 09 March 2008

March 6

• Senator John McCain of Arizona (pictured) secures the Republican Party nomination for the Presidency of the United States. updated by Postdlf, 00:38, 06 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona (pictured) secures the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States. updated by PFHLai, 13:55, 06 March 2008

March 7

• An ongoing energy crisis in Central Asia hits the mountainous nation of Tajikistan during its coldest winter in five decades. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:00, 07 March 2008
• An ongoing energy crisis in Central Asia hits the mountainous nation of Tajikistan during its coldest winter in five decades. removed by Stephen, 08:42, 09 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona (pictured) secures the Republican nomination for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 15:08, 07 March 2008

March 8

• The diplomatic crisis triggered by a Colombian military operation launched within Ecuadorian territory against the FARC is resolved. added by PFHLai, 16:12, 08 March 2008
• The diplomatic crisis triggered by a Colombian military operation launched within Ecuadorian territory against the FARC is resolved. removed by Stephen, 21:14, 10 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. added by Tone, 20:35, 08 March 2008

March 9

• Warren Buffet surpasses Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. added by Stephen, 08:19, 09 March 2008
• Warren Buffet (pictured) surpasses Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. updated by Stephen, 08:26, 09 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. updated by Stephen, 08:26, 09 March 2008
• Warren Buffett (pictured) surpasses Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. updated by Stephen, 08:28, 09 March 2008
• Eight people are killed in a shooting at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem. added by Stephen, 08:37, 09 March 2008
• Warren Buffett (pictured) surpasses Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. added by Stephen, 08:37, 09 March 2008
• Warren Buffett (pictured) surpasses Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine. removed by MZMcBride, 17:56, 09 March 2008
• The Barisan Nasional, despite its largest loss of seats in forty years, maintains a majority in the Parliament of Malaysia. added by Stephen, 08:42, 09 March 2008
• The European Space Agency sends the resupply spacecraft Jules-Verne to the International Space Station. added by Stephen, 08:46, 09 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 09:12, 09 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. removed by Stephen, 21:14, 09 March 2008
• The European Space Agency sends the resupply spacecraft Jules Verne to the International Space Station. updated by Stephen, 09:20, 09 March 2008
• Eight people are killed in a shooting at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem. updated by Daniel, 10:26, 09 March 2008

updated by RockMFR, 15:55, 09 March 2008

• The European Space Agency sends the resupply spacecraft Jules Verne to the International Space Station. updated by Tone, 17:13, 09 March 2008
• The Barisan Nasional, despite its largest loss of seats in forty years, maintains a majority in the Parliament of Malaysia (flag pictured). updated by MZMcBride, 17:56, 09 March 2008
• The European Space Agency sends the resupply spacecraft Jules Verne to the International Space Station. updated by Aecis, 19:52, 09 March 2008
• The European Space Agency sends the resupply spacecraft Jules Verne to the International Space Station. removed by Woody, 22:58, 11 March 2008
• NASA announces the discovery of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, the first known rings around a moon. added by Stephen, 21:14, 09 March 2008

March 10

• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by Stephen, 01:09, 10 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea (pictured), which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by Stephen, 01:16, 10 March 2008
• The Barisan Nasional, despite its largest loss of seats in forty years, maintains a majority in the Parliament of Malaysia. updated by Stephen, 01:16, 10 March 2008
• The Barisan Nasional, despite its largest loss of seats in forty years, maintains a majority in the Parliament of Malaysia. removed by Aecis, 18:32, 12 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings (pictured) around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by Stephen, 01:51, 10 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings (pictured) around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by BorgQueen, 03:10, 10 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:25, 10 March 2008
• Senator John McCain of Arizona secures the Republican nomination in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. removed by Stephen, 08:35, 10 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. added by Stephen, 08:35, 10 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. updated by Stephen, 08:37, 10 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. removed by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. added by Stephen, 21:14, 10 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. removed by BorgQueen, 09:05, 17 March 2008
• Eight people are killed in a shooting at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem. updated by Stephen, 21:14, 10 March 2008
• Eight people are killed in a shooting at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Jerusalem. removed by Stephen, 08:44, 11 March 2008

March 11

• Space Shuttle mission STS-123 is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. added by Stephen, 08:44, 11 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. updated by Woody, 20:53, 11 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour (pictured) is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. updated by Stephen, 22:27, 11 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by Stephen, 22:27, 11 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. removed by BorgQueen, 15:08, 15 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. updated by Woody, 22:58, 11 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. removed by Mark, 10:02, 14 March 2008

March 12

• Eliot Spitzer resigns from office as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring. He is replaced by David Paterson, the state's first African-American governor, and the first blind governor in the United States. added by Aecis, 18:32, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring, to be replaced by David Paterson, the state's first African-American governor, and the first blind governor in the United States. updated by Golbez, 18:55, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring, to be replaced by David Paterson, the state's first African-American governor, and the first legally blind governor in the United States. updated by David Levy, 19:02, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring, to be replaced by David Paterson, the state's first African-American governor, and the first legally blind governor in the United States. updated by David Levy, 19:13, 12 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. updated by David Levy, 19:13, 12 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. removed by Stephen, 03:07, 19 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:48, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring, to be replaced by David Paterson, the state's first African-American governor, and the first legally blind governor in the United States. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:48, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid charges of involvement in a prostitution ring. updated by Caulde, 20:27, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amid reports he was a client of a prostitution ring. updated by Art LaPella, 22:23, 12 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amidst reports he was a client of a prostitution ring. updated by Andrew Gray, 23:46, 12 March 2008

March 13

• Eliot Spitzer (pictured) announces his resignation as Governor of New York amidst reports he was a client of a prostitution ring. added by Nishkid64, 06:14, 13 March 2008

March 14

• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho (pictured), the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. added by Mark, 10:02, 14 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer announces his resignation as Governor of New York amidst reports he was a client of a prostitution ring. updated by Mark, 10:02, 14 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. updated by Mark, 10:03, 14 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. removed by BorgQueen, 10:10, 14 March 2008
• Eliot Spitzer announces his resignation as Governor of New York amidst reports he was a client of an illegal prostitution ring. updated by Postdlf, 16:53, 14 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho (pictured), the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. added by David Levy, 17:49, 14 March 2008

March 15

• At least 10 people are killed during protests in Tibet against the Chinese government. added by BorgQueen, 15:08, 15 March 2008
• Hu Jintao, Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to another 5-year term as President. added by Causa sui, 22:49, 15 March 2008
• Hu Jintao, Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second 5-year term as President. updated by Causa sui, 22:52, 15 March 2008
• Hu Jintao (pictured), Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second 5-year term as President. added by Aecis, 23:27, 15 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by Aecis, 23:27, 15 March 2008
• Hu Jintao (pictured), Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second five-year term as President. updated by Art LaPella, 23:38, 15 March 2008
• Hu Jintao (pictured), Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second five-year term as President. removed by David Levy, 00:13, 16 March 2008

March 16

• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho (pictured), the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by David Levy, 00:13, 16 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by David Levy, 00:53, 16 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. removed by Causa sui, 02:03, 16 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. updated by David Levy, 00:53, 16 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. removed by Causa sui, 02:03, 16 March 2008
• Hu Jintao (pictured), Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second five-year term as President. updated by Causa sui, 02:03, 16 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by Causa sui, 02:03, 16 March 2008
• Hu Jintao, Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second five-year term as President. updated by Causa sui, 02:05, 16 March 2008
• Hu Jintao, Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, is re-elected to his second five-year term as President. removed by David Levy, 02:10, 16 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho (pictured), the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by Causa sui, 02:05, 16 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by David Levy, 02:10, 16 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. removed by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. updated by David Levy, 02:10, 16 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. removed by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• At least ten people are killed during protests in Tibet against the Chinese government. added by Aecis, 12:27, 16 March 2008

March 17

• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including helping JPMorgan Chase buy out collapsing rival Bear Stearns. added by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including helping JPMorgan Chase buy out collapsing rival Bear Stearns. removed by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• During the 2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak (pictured), thirteen total tornadoes kill two in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. added by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• During the 2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak (pictured), thirteen total tornadoes kill two in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. removed by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao wins the universally recognized superfeatherweight championship by defeating Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez. added by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by East718, 08:37, 17 March 2008
• Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao wins the universally recognized superfeatherweight championship by defeating Mexican Juan Manuel Márquez. updated by BorgQueen, 08:41, 17 March 2008
• Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao wins the universally recognized superfeatherweight championship by defeating Mexican Juan Manuel Márquez. removed by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho (pictured), the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. updated by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. removed by Causa sui, 16:16, 17 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. updated by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. removed by Causa sui, 16:16, 17 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. removed by BorgQueen, 03:05, 18 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. updated by BorgQueen, 11:50, 17 March 2008
• Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica resigns following disagreements with his cabinet over the EU and Kosovo. removed by BorgQueen, 12:50, 17 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located 66 years after they destroyed each other in a battle that killed more than 700 sailors. added by Causa sui, 16:16, 17 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located 66 years after they destroyed each other in a battle that killed more than 700 sailors. removed by Causa sui, 16:17, 17 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including helping JPMorgan Chase buy out collapsing rival Bear Stearns (pictured). added by Causa sui, 16:16, 17 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including helping JPMorgan Chase buy out collapsing rival Bear Stearns (pictured). removed by Causa sui, 16:17, 17 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. updated by Causa sui, 16:17, 17 March 2008
• The Nationalist Party of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi narrowly wins the general election in Malta. removed by Causa sui, 16:25, 17 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. updated by Causa sui, 16:17, 17 March 2008
• Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Workers' Party is re-elected. removed by Causa sui, 16:25, 17 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located 66 years after they destroyed each other in a battle that killed more than 700 sailors. updated by Causa sui, 16:25, 17 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including funding for JPMorgan Chase's buy out of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. updated by Causa sui, 16:25, 17 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns (headquarters pictured). updated by David Levy, 16:44, 17 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. updated by David Levy, 16:44, 17 March 2008
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped in Iraq last month, is found murdered. removed by Espresso Addict, 02:23, 21 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. updated by PFHLai, 17:57, 17 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. updated by PFHLai, 22:41, 17 March 2008

March 18

• David Paterson is sworn in as Governor of New York after his predecessor Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. added by Y, 02:00, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as Governor of New York after his predecessor Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by Lid, 03:57, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as Governor of New York after his predecessor Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. removed by BorgQueen, 04:07, 18 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. updated by BorgQueen, 04:07, 18 March 2008
• NASA announces evidence of rings around the Saturnian moon Rhea, which would be the first known rings around a moon. removed by David Levy, 04:22, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York and the first legally blind governor in the U.S. after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by David Levy, 04:22, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black and the first legally blind Governor of New York after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by Postdlf, 04:40, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth in any U.S. state) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by David Levy, 04:59, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by Postdlf, 05:30, 18 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. removed by PFHLai, 00:14, 24 March 2008
• There are report of deaths as the protests in Tibet against the Chinese government continue. added by Ryan Postlethwaite, 23:54, 18 March 2008
• There are reports of deaths as the protests in Tibet against the Chinese government continue. updated by Ryan Postlethwaite, 23:56, 18 March 2008

March 19

• There have been numerous deaths as protests in Tibet against the Chinese government continue. added by Ryan Postlethwaite, 00:00, 19 March 2008
• Numerous deaths are reported as protests in Tibet against the Chinese government continue. added by David Levy, 00:06, 19 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. added by Ryan Postlethwaite, 00:08, 19 March 2008
• Futurist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clark dies at his home in Sri Lanka. added by Stephen, 03:07, 19 March 2008
• Futurist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke dies at his home in Sri Lanka. updated by Stephen, 03:14, 19 March 2008
• Futurist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke dies at his home in Sri Lanka. removed by RyanGerbil10, 03:22, 19 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. updated by RyanGerbil10, 03:22, 19 March 2008
• Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on an assembly mission to the International Space Station carrying the first Japanese component and Canada's Dextre. removed by Andrew Levine, 14:08, 19 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a 9-month stalemate, with Yves Leterme designated to become Prime Minister. added by Andrew Levine, 14:08, 19 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a 9-month stalemate, with Yves Leterme designated to become Prime Minister. updated by Art LaPella, 20:17, 19 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a 9-month stalemate, with Yves Leterme designated to become Prime Minister. updated by Jacoplane, 22:47, 19 March 2008

March 20

• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, with Yves Leterme designated to become Prime Minister. updated by Art LaPella, 00:47, 20 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, with Yves Leterme (pictured) designated to become Prime Minister. updated by Mark, 10:10, 20 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. updated by Mark, 10:10, 20 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. removed by BorgQueen, 13:48, 22 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme (pictured) is sworn in as Prime Minister. updated by Nightstallion, 11:45, 20 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. updated by Nat, 12:08, 20 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. removed by Tone, 13:27, 22 March 2008

March 22

• French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a new world record for the men's 100 metres freestyle in 47.60 seconds. added by Tone, 13:27, 22 March 2008
• Ma Ying-jeou of Kuomintang is elected President of Republic of China (Taiwan), replacing Chen Shui-bian. Two referenda on joining the United Nations failed due to low turnout. added by Tone, 13:44, 22 March 2008
• Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang is elected President of Republic of China (Taiwan), replacing Chen Shui-bian. Two referenda on joining the United Nations failed due to low turnout. updated by Shoeofdeath, 17:30, 22 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations failed due to low turnout. added by Jiang, 17:34, 22 March 2008
• French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a new world record for the men's 100 metres freestyle in 47.50 seconds. updated by Bobo192, 18:37, 22 March 2008
• French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a new world record for the men's 100 metres freestyle in 47.50 seconds. removed by Tone, 14:58, 25 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations failed due to low turnout. updated by Tone, 19:56, 22 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme is sworn in as Prime Minister. updated by Tone, 19:56, 22 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme is sworn in as Prime Minister. removed by BorgQueen, 01:38, 26 March 2008

March 23

• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. updated by David Levy, 00:36, 23 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. removed by David Levy, 03:50, 23 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by Art LaPella, 01:57, 23 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. updated by BorgQueen, 05:32, 23 March 2008
• The U.S. Federal Reserve takes unprecedented action to stem panic on Wall Street, including the provision of funding for JPMorgan Chase's buyout of collapsing rival Bear Stearns. removed by PFHLai, 00:11, 24 March 2008

March 24

• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by BorgQueen, 01:51, 24 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. removed by David Levy, 03:50, 24 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. updated by BorgQueen, 07:38, 24 March 2008
• David Paterson is sworn in as the first black Governor of New York (and the fourth ever in the U.S.) after Eliot Spitzer resigns amidst a prostitution scandal. removed by BorgQueen, 07:46, 24 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. updated by BorgQueen, 07:46, 24 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. removed by David Levy, 22:21, 24 March 2008
• The Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party wins Bhutan's first democratic general election. added by Tone, 21:37, 24 March 2008

March 25

• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. updated by BorgQueen, 01:19, 25 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. removed by Jacoplane, 21:37, 27 March 2008
• African Union and Comoros forces invade the rebel held island of Anjouan. added by Tone, 14:58, 25 March 2008
• African Union and Comoros forces invade the rebel-held island of Anjouan. updated by Art LaPella, 16:07, 25 March 2008

March 26

• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme is sworn in as Prime Minister. updated by BorgQueen, 13:19, 26 March 2008
• A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme is sworn in as Prime Minister. removed by BorgQueen, 04:35, 30 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by Nat, 15:04, 26 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by BorgQueen, 15:10, 26 March 2008

March 27

• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia, 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. updated by Woody, 12:11, 27 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia, 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. updated by TomTheHand, 17:08, 27 March 2008
• The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia, 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. removed by PFHLai, 21:13, 31 March 2008
• Geert Wilders releases his controversial anti-Islam film, Fitna. added by Jacoplane, 21:37, 27 March 2008
• Geert Wilders (pictured) releases his controversial anti-Islam film, Fitna. updated by Jacoplane, 21:45, 27 March 2008
• Geert Wilders (pictured) releases his controversial anti-Islam film, Fitna. removed by BorgQueen, 21:48, 27 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by Jacoplane, 21:45, 27 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by BorgQueen, 21:48, 27 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. updated by BorgQueen, 21:48, 27 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. removed by OhanaUnited, 00:59, 30 March 2008

March 28

• A 160 sq mi (414.4 km²) piece breaks off from the Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica. added by Causa sui, 05:33, 28 March 2008
• A 160 sq mi (414.4 km²) piece breaks off from the Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica. updated by Stephen, 08:35, 28 March 2008

March 30

• Cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event that asks households and businesses to turn off their lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour on the evening of 29 March at 8 pm local time until 9 pm to promote energy conservation. added by OhanaUnited, 00:59, 30 March 2008
• Cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. updated by Tone, 01:02, 30 March 2008
• Cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event that asks households and businesses to turn off their lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour on the evening of 29 March at 8 pm local time until 9 pm to promote energy conservation. removed by Tone, 01:02, 30 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. updated by BorgQueen, 04:35, 30 March 2008
• Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities. removed by PFHLai, 21:13, 31 March 2008

March 31

• A 405 km² (156.4 sq mi) piece breaks off from the Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica. added by Art LaPella, 03:01, 31 March 2008
• Jean Nouvel of France wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize. added by Tone, 20:34, 31 March 2008
• Cities around the world encourage citizens to turn off their lights as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. updated by Master of Puppets, 20:51, 31 March 2008
• Cities around the world encourage citizens to conserve electricity as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. updated by Master of Puppets, 20:54, 31 March 2008
• Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. updated by PFHLai, 21:13, 31 March 2008