Thursday March 16, 2017: on this day

March 16, 2017 was the 75th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 16, 2017 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 16, 2017, who was born and died on March 16, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Iron Fist) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 2017?


March 16, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 75th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2017 can also be written as 3/16/2017 in the US and as 16/3/2017 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 2017 in March 2017 calendar

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March 16, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 2017:

  • Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.
  • The somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 oil tanker owned by the united arab emirates, released it without conditions.
  • Syrian civil war: 2017 al-jina mosque bombing: an unknown perpetrator attacks a mosque in rebel-held al-jineh, near aleppo. at least 42 people were killed.
  • Unknown perpetrator launches an airstrike against a mosque in rebel-held al-jineh, near aleppo. at least 42 people were killed.
  • At least ten people are injured by an eruption of mount etna, on the italian island sicily. (the independent),
  • Ten buildings are damaged by a fire in raleigh, north carolina.
  • At least eight people were injured in a shooting incident at grasse school, france. a 17-year old student was arrested by authorities.
  • One person is injured when a letter bomb explodes in paris at the international monetary fund (imf).
  • Kidnapping of elizabeth thomas. the federal bureau of investigation is involved in the search and capture of elizabeth thomas. (fox 17 nashville: cummins is the subject of an all-points bulletin.
  • The federal bureau of investigation is involved in the search and capture of elizabeth thomas.
  • Cummins are the subject of an all-points bulletin.
  • United states immigration ban: theodore d. chuang, a second u.s. federal judge, grants the state's motion to a temporary restraining or on president trump's revised travel ban.
  • Theodore d. chuang, a second u.s. federal judge, granted maryland's request for a temporary restraining or on president trump's revised ban on travel.
  • List of falcon 9 launches and falcon heavy launches: spacex launched the echostar 23 satellite (direct-to-home tv broadcast service for brazil) into a geosynchronous orbit using their fully expendable falcon 9 launch vehicle.

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March 16, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 16, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.03
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $140.72
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.46

Exchange Rates on March 16, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9281 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.346 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8094 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3031 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3322 CAD
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March 16, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 16, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 16, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 2017 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 16, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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Who was born on March 16, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 1 month old,

or 85 months and 4 days old,

or 370 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2592 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 2017?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 16, 2017.

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March 16, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 2017:

  • Philip Warren Anderson

    Chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on the behavior of molecules.

  • Lewis Rowland

    American neurologist (b. 1925).

  • James Cotton
  • Luciana Plaino
  • Arne Høivik
  • Torgny Lindgren

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Caria Lagerlöf

    Caria Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

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March 16, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 2017:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 2017:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 13th and March 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 16, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 16, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
  4. - That's What I Like
  5. - Something Just Like This

March 16, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 16, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 16, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad And Boujee
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - Love On The Brain
  4. - Tunnel Vision
  5. - Bounce Back

March 16, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 16, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 16, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 16, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Chantaje
  3. - Subeme La Radio
  4. - El Amante
  5. - Adios Amor

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March 16, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

Power Rangers

Power Rangers

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Dean Israelite

Starring: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin

Country: United States of America

CHiPs

CHiPs

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Dax Shepard

Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rosa Salazar

Country: United States of America

March 16, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

March 16, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 16, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on March 16, 2017?

On March 16, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2017?

On March 16, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 2017?

On March 16, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for March 2017?

March 2017 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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