Friday March 11, 2016: on this day

March 11, 2016 was the 71st day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 11, 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 11, 2016, who was born and died on March 11, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Spotlight, directed by Tom McCarthy), TV series (e.g. Zak Storm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 11th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 11, 2016?


March 11, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 71st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 2016 can also be written as 3/11/2016 in the US and as 11/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 11, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 2016:

  • Insurgency within the maghreb (2002-present: three suspected islamist militants are killed by the algerian army near el oued in the east. the army also seizes large quantities of weapons, including six antiaircraft missiles.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). more than 50 people were killed in fighting in taiz, yemen.
  • In fighting in taiz, yemen, more than 50 people were killed.
  • After an independent investigation confirmed earlier reports of lavish spending on employee benefits, overhead and other misfeasances, the board of directors at the wounded warrior project, a nonprofit charity for american veterans, has removed chief executive officer steven nardizzi, and chief operating officer al giordano.
  • Bangladesh bank money laundering case: officials from bangladesh claim that hackers infiltrated the bank's computer systems last month in an attempt to steal $1 billion from its federal reserve bank of new york account.
  • Officials from bangladeshi banks claim that hackers infiltrated the bank's computer systems to steal almost $1 billion from its account at the federal reserve bank of new york.
  • General motors purchases cruise automation, a software company that has been operating for three years and which has been driving self-driving cars around san francisco.
  • Japan's emperor, prime minister and chief executive attend a memorial service to mark the fifth anniversary of the 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami that claimed 15,894 lives and resulted in the fukushima daiichi nuclear catastrophe. many are still displaced, and there are ongoing recovery efforts.
  • 2016 sao paulo flood and mudslide: more than 15 people have been killed in flooding and mudslides after heavy rains.
  • After heavy rains, at least 15 people are killed in flooding and mudslides around sao paulo (brazil).
  • North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: kim jong-un is the supreme leader in north korea. he orders that the country conduct more nuclear weapon tests to increase its capabilities.
  • South sudanese civil war. a new united nations report about south sudan has described one of the most horrific human rights situations in the globe, in particular by government forces. it also recommends that the u.n. security council consider placing a complete arms embargo on south sudan, and referring this matter to the international criminal court.
  • A united nations report on south sudan has just been released. it describes one of most horrific human rights situations in the entire world, mainly by government forces. the u.n. security council recommends that the u.n. security council consider imposing a complete arms embargo on south sudan, and referring it to the international criminal court.
  • The arab league declared hezbollah, a shiite group based in lebanon, a terrorist organization.
  • Saudi arabia's delegation left the arab league meeting after being offended by comments made by ibrahim al-jaafari (foreign minister of iraq), a sign of growing tension among arab countries.
  • The high negotiations committee (syria's main opposition group) will be present at monday's u.n.-brokered talks in geneva, switzerland. it is just a day shy from the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of conflict and more than two weeks after the ceasefire agreement was signed. the truce has seen a marked drop in violence, even though fighting continues. the first round in geneva negotiations collapsed during an offensive by the government against rebels from aleppo on february 3.
  • Staffan de mistura, un envoy, says that new elections should take place 18 months after the beginning of talks. this would be in september 2017.
  • Donald trump cancels a rally at university of illinois at chicago because of security concerns amid protestors and supporters fighting. according to chicago police, five people were arrested and two officers were injured.
  • The disturbance is partly attributable to mr. trump, john kasich and ted cruz, republican presidential candidates.
  • Threety-two people were arrested and all except one are charged with general disturbance of peace at an earlier trump event at st. louis' peabody opera house.
  • After he allegedly punched a protester during wednesday's campaign rally, a donald trump supporter was charged with assault.
  • Marco rubio ok's supporters voted for john kasich in ohio because the state's former governor "... is now the only one who can defeat donald trump in ohio.
  • Donald trump presidential campaign endorsements, 2016, ben carson, a retired american neurosurgeon, officially endorses donald trump at mar-a-lago, palm beach, florida.
  • Former presidential candidate and neurosurgeon ben carson officially endorses donald trump at mar-a-lago, palm beach, florida.
  • Japanese scientists published a report in science by an american association for the advancement of science. it revealed that bacteria, taken from outside a bottle recycle facility, can break down and metabolize polyethylene terephthalate. it appears that the microbe has developed a pair enzymes to help it break down polyethylene terephthalate (pet), which is the most popular thermoplastic polymer resin used in consumer products.
  • Nasa astronaut scott kelly has announced his retirement effective april 1. kelly holds the record as the american who has spent most time in space.
  • According to the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, climate science has made it possible to detect global warming's footprints on extreme weather events. studies looking at climate change connections between extreme cold and hot temperatures have high confidence, while studies trying to attribute droughts or extreme precipitation have medium confidence.
  • Newcastle united f.c. after steve mcclaren's resignation, nufc appoint rafael benitez to the role of manager.

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March 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 11, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.22
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $102.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $141.73

Exchange Rates on March 11, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8963 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.96 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6954 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3196 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3222 CAD

March 11, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Sassuolo : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Nurnberg : 0 - 4
  • Greuther Furth - Braunschweig : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Paderborn : 3 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0
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March 11, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th 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 11, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 11th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 11, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

22%

The moon phase on March 11, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 11, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 10:30 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 11, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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March 11, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 12 days old,

or 423 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2965 days old,

if you were born on March 11, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 2016?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 11, 2016.

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March 11, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 11, 2016:

  • Keith Emerson

    Keyboardist and composer known for his work with Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

  • Iolanda Balaș

    Romanian high jumper and educator (d. 2016).

  • Doreen Massey

    English geographer and political activist (d. 2016).

What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Exander Fleming

    Discovered penicillin.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Gearold Farnsworth

    Gearold Farnsworth was an American inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electronic television.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

  • Ithiel de Sola Pool

    Renowned political scientist and entrepreneur.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 11th

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March 11, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 11, 2016:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 2016:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 11, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 11, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 11, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

March 11, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 11, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 11, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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March 11, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 11, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber

Country: United States of America

Deadpool

Deadpool

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tim Miller

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein

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

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

March 11, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 11, 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:

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

March 11, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 11, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Living Forward by Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy

Living Forward

By:

We only have one chance to live this life. It is up to us to decide what we do with this life. Is it us just watching, reacting to the circumstances as they arise and wondering how we got here? …

The Liar by Nora Roberts

The Liar

By:

*Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a "sexy and suspenseful" read.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

By:

Isabelle dan Vianne adalah kakak beradik dengan sifat yang bertolak belakang. Isabelle, sang adik, adalah gadis pemberani yang tinggal di Paris, sementara Vianne, sang kakak, lebih pendiam dan memilih tinggal di pinggiran Prancis bersama suaminya, Antoine, dan anaknya.

The Gangster by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

The Gangster

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In this novel, #1 New York Times bestseller, Detective Isaac Bell confronts the leader of a criminal organization. It's 1906 in New York City and the Black Hand, an Italian crime organization, is on a rampage: kidnappings, extortion, arson.

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird

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Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of injustice and honor in the deep south, and the heroism and courage of one man in the face blinding and violent hatred. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most beloved stories ever …

March 11, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 11, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 11, 2016?

On March 11, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 11, 2016?

On March 11, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 11, 2016?

On March 11, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 11th?

March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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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.

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