Thursday March 03, 2016: on this day

March 03, 2016 was the 63rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 03, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 03, 2016, who was born and died on March 03, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 03, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. The School of Rock, directed by Richard Linklater), TV series (e.g. Flaked) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 3rd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 03, 2016?


March 03, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 63rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 2016 can also be written as 3/3/2016 in the US and as 3/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 03, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 03, 2016:

  • Dhkp/c insurgency in turkey: istanbul police shoot and kill two women belonging to the revolutionary people's liberation army front who were allegedly trying to ambush a bayrampasa neighbourhood on the city's european-facing side. two officers were also injured.
  • After a standoff, istanbul police shot and killed two women from revolutionary people's liberation army-front who were suspected of ambushing an riot police station located in bayrampasa, a neighbourhood on the city's european-side. two officers were also injured.
  • Syria suffers a nationwide power outage. according to the syrian government, militants attacked a part of a power-generating plant in hama just before the power outage. however, it is not clear if this damage was related to the widespread outage. it is not clear how many people are affected as many cities that were not under the government's control weren't receiving power from the government-run grid.
  • In kwekwe (zimbabwe), at least 31 people are killed when a bus with a flat front tire switches lanes and crashes into a minibus of public transport.
  • North korea and weapons of mass destruction: south korea claims north korea has launched a number of short-range missiles into the sea of japan. (yonhap) (afp via yahoo! news: north korean leader kim jong un orders that nuclear weapons be available for use at all times.
  • South korea claims that north korea launched several short-range missiles into the sea of japan.
  • North korean leader kim jong un has ordered that nuclear weapons be available for use at all times.
  • Taliban insurgency. sartaj aziz is a top pakistani foreign affairs advisor. he publicly admitted that the afghan taliban leadership is in pakistan and that islamabad has "considerable control" over them.
  • Russian military intervention into ukraine (2014-present). the united states has placed sanctions on russia for its military intervention in ukraine.
  • Due to russia's military intervention in ukraine, the united states has imposed sanctions on russia.
  • Relations between jordan and the united states: eight uh-60 black hawk helicopters are delivered by the united states to jordan in support of the jordanian armed forces' defense against isil.
  • Eight uh-60 black hawk helicopters from the united states are delivered to jordan by the united states to aid the jordanian armed forces in defending the country against isil.
  • Berta caceres, a honduran environmental activist, is assassinated at her home in la esperanza, intibuca department.
  • At least 16 people were killed in a riot at guyana's capital georgetown prison. inmates became angry at a search that resulted in the confiscation mobile phones and set fire to one section of the prison.
  • New zealand flag debate: voting opens for the second stage in new zealand's flag referendum. the current flag will be up against the design that was chosen at the first stage. the polls show that the current flag is preferred to win, and voting will close on march 23.
  • Voting opens for the second stage in new zealand's flag referendum. the current flag will be up against the design selected on the first stage. the polls show that the current flag is most favoured and will win on march 23.
  • 2014-16 venezuelan protests: violence breaks out in the venezuelan city of san cristobal between students and police after a supreme court ruling curtailed the power of the opposition-controlled national assembly to review government appointments of supreme court justices.
  • Violence breaks out in the venezuelan city of san cristobal between students and police after a supreme court ruling curtailed the power of the opposition-controlled national assembly to review government appointments of supreme court justices.
  • Astronomers use hubble space telescope for the discovery of gn-z11 - the farthest galaxy ever discovered.

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March 03, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 03, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.66
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $100.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $137.22

Exchange Rates on March 03, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.913 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.715 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7056 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.361 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3413 CAD

March 03, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Braunschweig : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Betis : 0 - 3
  • Granada - Sp Gijon : 2 - 0
  • Vallecano - Barcelona : 1 - 5

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Hull : 1 - 0
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March 03, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd 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 03, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 3rd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 03, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

23%

The moon phase on March 03, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 2016 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 03, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 01:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.

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Who was born on March 03, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 3rd:

  • Kieu Chinh
    Kieu Chinh

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her roles in films like 'The Joy Luck Club'.

  • Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel

    American singer, model, and actress.

  • Ronan Keating
    Ronan Keating

    Ronan keating is an irish pop singer known for being a member of the boy band boyzone and for his successful solo career.

  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

  • Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen

    Julie bowen is an american actress best known for her role as claire dunphy on the tv show modern family.

  • Laura Harring
    Laura Harring

    Mexican-american model and actress, miss usa 1985.

  • Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson

    British actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Diana Barrymore
    Diana Barrymore

    American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

  • Shraddha Kapoor
    Shraddha Kapoor

    Movie actress.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

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March 03, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 25 days old,

or 96 months and 25 days old,

or 421 weeks

or 2947 days old,

if you were born on March 03, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 2016?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 03, 2016.

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March 03, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 03, 2016:

  • Thanat Khoman

    Thai politician and diplomat, deputy prime minister of thailand (b. 1914).

  • Hayabusa

    Japanese wrestler (b. 1968).

  • Berta Cáceres

    Honduran environmentalist (b. 1973).

  • Sarah Tait

    Australian olympic rower (b. 1983).

  • Martin Crowe

    New zealand cricketer and sportscaster (b. 1962).

  • Natal'ja Kračkovskaja
  • Francesco Guidolin
  • Juvenal Sáenz
  • Marcello De Cecco
  • Eiji Ezaki
  • Yves Guéna
  • Sophie Dessus

What famous deaths happened on March 3rd?

Famous deaths on March 3rd:

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • Horst Buchholz
    Horst Buchholz

    German actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

    Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • William Frawley
    William Frawley

    American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887).

  • Barbara Ruick
    Barbara Ruick

    Actress (carousel fearless fagan), is killed at 43.

  • Marguerette Duras

    French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter acclaimed for her works exploring human emotions.

  • Pelham Grenville

    British businessman known for his involvement in banking and finance.

  • Segundo Sombra

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 3rd

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March 03, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 03, 2016:

  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day
  • Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
  • Malawi - Martyr's Day.
  • Hinamatsuri - Japanese celebration day for girls.

Observances on March 03, 2016:

  • World Wildlife Day
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March 03, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 03, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 29th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 03, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 03, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 03, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Love Yourself
  3. - Stressed Out
  4. - Sorry
  5. - My House

March 03, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 03, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 03, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - In The Night
  4. - Don't
  5. - Down In The DM

March 03, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 03, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 03, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 03, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - Solo Con Verte
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - El Perdon
  5. - Borro Cassette

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March 03, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 03, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The School of Rock

The School of Rock

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal

Country: United States of America

Everybody Wants Some!!

Everybody Wants Some!!

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman, Zoey Deutch

Country: United States of America

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

March 03, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 03, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Flaked

Flaked

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Damien

Damien

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

March 03, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 03, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on March 03, 2016?

On March 03, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 03, 2016?

On March 03, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 03, 2016?

On March 03, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 3rd?

March 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Tornado outbreak march 3, 2019, at least 23 deaths, many more injured. 10,000 customers without power after several tornadoes struck lee county, southeast alabama.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: officials in gaza claim that israeli soldiers killed a palestinian farmer who was living on his land in gaza strip. a spokesperson for israel's military said that the soldier was too close to border fence.
  • 2017 - 2015 shoreham airshow crash. the air accidents investigation branch determined that the crash was caused by a pilot error.

Find out more about March 3rd

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for March 2016?

March 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 2016 calendar looked like.

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