Tuesday March 22, 2016: on this day

March 22, 2016 was the 82nd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 22, 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 22, 2016, who was born and died on March 22, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 22, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Foursome) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 22nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 22, 2016?


March 22, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 2016 can also be written as 3/22/2016 in the US and as 22/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 22, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 2016:

  • 2016 brussels bombings: according to belgian media, at least 34 people were killed and at least 170 others were injured in three explosions at brussels airport and maalbeek metro station. frederic van leeuw, the belgian federal prosecutor, warns that it is too early to know how many victims were killed in the bombings. the islamic state of iraq and the levant claim responsibility.
  • Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: airstrikes near yemeni port of al mukalla in hadhramaut governorate reportedly killed at least 30 al-qaeda militants.
  • According to reports, at least 30 al-qaeda militants were killed in airstrikes near al mukalla, yemeni port, hadhramaut governorate.
  • German tax authorities are investigating citigroup's use of "dividend stripping", which allowed both the seller and buyer of stock to claim tax credits, is being investigated by german tax authorities.
  • 2016 brussels bombings. warner bros. cancels red carpet in light of the belgian attack but will host the european premiere of batman v superman dawn of justice at london's leicester square tonight.
  • Colombian conflict: the u.s. secretary john kerry meets with farc leaders to encourage the end of colombia's 50-year-old conflict.
  • In an effort to encourage colombia's conflict of 50 years, the u.s. secretary john kerry meets with farc leaders.
  • After an increase in asylum seekers from russia to finland, russia and finland have agreed to temporarily restrict arctic border crossings at the finnish-russian frontier. according to a deal reached by russian president vladimir putin in moscow and finnish president sauli nicko in helsinki, crossings at salla and raja–jooseppi will be restricted to finnish, russian, and belarusian citizens for a period not exceeding 180 days.
  • Russia-united states relations. syria peace process. war in donbass. u.s. secretary john kerry departs for moscow on wednesday to discuss syria and ukraine with russian president vladimir putin, foreign minister sergey lavrov, and other officials. kerry will also be discussing the case of nadiya svchenko, a ukrainian pilot who was today sentenced to 22-years in prison in donetsk.
  • John kerry, the u.s. secretary-of-state, leaves washington on wednesday for moscow to meet with vladimir putin and sergey lavrov about ukraine and syria. kerry will also be discussing the case of nadiya svchenko, a ukrainian pilot who was today sentenced to 22-years in prison in donetsk.
  • A court in south russia found nadiya svchenko, a ukrainian pilot, guilty of complicity in the murder of two russian journalists and killing civilians. she was sentenced to 22-years imprisonment and a fine amounting to 30,000 rubles. savchenko denied all charges, and the ukrainian government stated that they would continue to press for savchenko's release.
  • Fbi-apple encryption dispute: at the request of the government, a federal judge has rescheduled tuesday's hearing. according to the fbi, a third party has demonstrated how to access syed rizwan farook’s iphone. melanie newman, u.s. department of justice spokesperson, said that officials are cautiously optimistic that a test of the method will be able to access the phone without compromising data.
  • In a 6-2 decision by justice anthony kennedy, the united states supreme court upholds 8th u.s. circuit court of appeals awarded $5.8 million to tyson foods incorporated in a class action lawsuit brought by workers at an iowa pork processing facility.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: voters in arizona, idaho and utah head to the polls to vote for republican and democratic party primaries. (international business times). donald trump wins the arizona primary.
  • Voters from the u.s. states arizona, idaho and utah, as well as the overseas territory american samoa, head to the polls to vote in republican and democratic party primaries, caucuses and elections.
  • Donald trump wins the arizona primary.
  • Rob ford, toronto's former mayor, has died after an 18-month battle against liposarcoma. this is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. he was running for re-election as mayor in 2014. he was 46.
  • Brazil's protests of 2015-16: brazil president dilma russoff said she would not resign because she had not committed any crime and that a bid to impeach rousseff was a coup against democracy. hearings have begun in the congressional impeachment panel. rousseff's suspension could occur if the chamber of deputies agrees to the motion to impeach. president rousseff urged the supreme court not to be biased in this political crisis.
  • Three suicide bombers kill 32 people and injure 316 in the 2016 brussels bombings at the airport and at the maelbeek/maalbeek metro station.

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March 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 22, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.06

Exchange Rates on March 22, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8913 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.318 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7034 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3132 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3049 CAD

March 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • St Mirren - Raith Rvs : 1 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Clyde - Annan Athletic : 2 - 1
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March 22, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 22nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 22, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 22, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

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 22, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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March 22, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 28 days old,

or 96 months and 28 days old,

or 421 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2950 days old,

if you were born on March 22, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 2016?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 22, 2016.

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March 22, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 22, 2016:

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Phife Dawg

    American rapper (a tribe called quest).

  • Rob Ford

    Canadian businessman and politician, 64th mayor of toronto (b. 1969).

  • Peggy Milner
  • James M. Robinson
  • Robert Blanchard
  • Richard Bradford
  • André Brincourt

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elgin Baylor

    Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association...

  • Bassheva Ester

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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March 22, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 22, 2016:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 2016:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 21st and March 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Love Yourself
  3. - Stressed Out
  4. - My House
  5. - 7 Years

March 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

March 22, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 22, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 22, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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March 22, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 22, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

March 22, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 22, 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:

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

The Ranch

The Ranch

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

The Path

The Path

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Rush Hour

Rush Hour

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

March 22, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 22, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

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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.

Rock With Wings by Anne Hillerman

Rock With Wings

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Amazon Best Mystery 2015Navajo Tribal Cops Jim Chee, Bernadette Manuelito and their mentor Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn investigate two mysterious cases in this thrilling Southwestern mystery by the New York Times bestseller Spider Woman's Daughter.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

Property of a Noblewoman by Danielle Steel

Property of a Noblewoman

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Danielle Steel's riveting novel shows how a woman's legacy, shaped by tragedy and fortitude and undying dedication, transforms lives and hearts long after her death and becomes her most valuable bequest.

Dark Promises by Christine Feehan

Dark Promises

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*Gabrielle is fed up of the battles and wars that see the Carpathian warrior almost lose his life.

March 22, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 22, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

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Who was the US President on March 22, 2016?

On March 22, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 22, 2016?

On March 22, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 22, 2016?

On March 22, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 22nd?

March 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),

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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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