Thursday March 24, 2016: on this day

March 24, 2016 was the 84th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 24, 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 24, 2016, who was born and died on March 24, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 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 24th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 24, 2016?


March 24, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 84th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 2016 can also be written as 3/24/2016 in the US and as 24/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 24, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 24, 2016:

  • Starboard value lp is an activist hedge fund that launches a proxy contest in order to oust all the directors of yahoo!
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  • Malaysia airlines flight 370: darren chester, australian infrastructure and transport minister, stated in a statement that debris found in mozambique this month was very likely to be from the missing malaysia airlines flight.
  • Darren chester, australian infrastructure and transport minister, stated in a statement that the debris found in mozambique this month was most likely to have been from the missing malaysia airlines flight.
  • England international footballer adam johnson was sentenced to six year imprisonment for child grooming.
  • The international criminal tribunal for former yugoslavia finds former president of republika ska radovan karadzic guilty for genocide and other crimes against humanity committed in bosnia during the bosnian war. he is sentenced to 40 year imprisonment. karadzic is found "criminally responsible for" the srebrenica massacre.
  • Toronto: jian ghomeshi was acquitted of all charges of sexual assault, choking and other related offenses. the judge found that the claimants had "lied and had been manipulative, and hid pertinent info" from the court. this created reasonable doubt. protests against due procedure erupted immediately afterward.
  • A new york appeals court upheld a lower judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit that ted cruz was trying to block from the u.s. presidential election ballot on the grounds of his canadian citizenship.
  • Myanmar's parliament approves aung san suu kyi, nobel peace prize laureate, and 17 other nominees for positions in the new government's cabinet. the names of the ministries they will lead were not revealed.
  • New zealand flag debate: new zealanders vote for the current flag instead of the design proposed in the flag referendum. the referendum was voted on by more than 2 million people.
  • New zealanders voted to keep the flag as it is rather than the new design proposed in the flag referendum. the referendum was voted on by more than 2 million people.
  • Republic of the congo presidential elections, 2016,: denis sassou nguesso, the current president of the republic of the congo is reelected with 60% of the vote in tight security and an unofficial communications blackout. opposition leaders claim that they won't accept the result.
  • Denis sassou nguesso, the current president of the republic of congo, was reelected with 60% of the vote. there is tight security and no communication. opposition leaders claim that they won't accept the result.
  • Johan cruyff, a dutch legend as a professional footballer and manager, has died from lung cancer at the tender age of 68.
  • Following a ruling from the court of arbitration for sport, six russian athletes will lose the medals that they won at the 2010 and 2011 world and european championships and the 2012 summer olympics. sergei balukin and valeriy borchin, vladimir kanaikin and olga kaniskina are among those affected. kirdyapkin will lose the gold medal he won at the 2012 olympics.

March 24, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 24, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.47
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.91
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.98

Exchange Rates on March 24, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8944 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.782 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7067 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3288 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3239 CAD
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March 24, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th 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 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 24, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 24, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:27 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

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

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Who was born on March 24, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:

  • Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.

  • R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey

    R.

  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen

    American actor known for his tough-guy roles.

  • Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons

    American film and television actor.

  • Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan

    Alyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.

  • Curtis Hanson
    Curtis Hanson

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine

    American actor-producer.

  • Tommy Trinder
    Tommy Trinder

    British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson

    American actor.

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March 24, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 24 days old,

or 416 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2917 days old,

if you were born on March 24, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 24, 2016?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 24, 2016.

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March 24, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 24, 2016:

  • Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling

    American comedian, writer, actor.

  • Joahan Cruyff

    Legendary Dutch footballer and coach.

  • Kjell Askildsen

    Norwegian author known for his minimalist style.

  • Maggie Blye
  • Andrea Milardi
  • Serge Panizza
  • Giannīs Kanakīs
  • Mae-Wan Ho
  • Roger Cicero

What famous deaths happened on March 24th?

Famous deaths on March 24th:

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Robert Culp
    Robert Culp

    American actor, stage, film, and television.

  • John Hersey
    John Hersey

    American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.

  • Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell

    Writer dies at 53.

  • Julias Verne

    French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.

  • Rim Banna

    Talented musician known for her powerful songs.

  • Shizuo Ishiguro

    Acclaimed Japanese novelist and Nobel laureate in Literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th

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March 24, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 24, 2016:

  • World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
  • Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.

Observances on March 24, 2016:

  • International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

Saints celebrated on March 24, 2016:

  • Saint Simeon (died 1475)
  • Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
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March 24, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 24, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 24, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 24, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

March 24, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 24, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver

The Steel Kiss

By:

Jeffery Deaver, a New York Times bestseller, returns with his next blockbuster thriller featuring Lincoln Rhyme, forensic detective. Amelia Sachs is on the trail for a killer.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

By:

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.

Private Paris by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan

Private Paris

By:

Paris is on fire, and only Private's Jack Morgan can put it out. Jack Morgan imagines Jack Morgan stopping by Private's Paris office to say hello and enjoy a relaxing trip full of fine food, sightseeing, and good company.

Playing the Odds by Nora Roberts

Playing the Odds

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Serena MacGregor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Her father knew that she would never be able to settle down and have a child while simultaneously working on a luxury cruise line as a blackjack dealer.

The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza

The Girl in the Ice

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Her eyes are wide. Her lips parted, as if she were speaking. She is not the only one to find her dead body in the ice. Detective Erika Foster is called to investigate the murder of a young girl who …

March 24, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 24, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

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 24, 2016?

On March 24, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 2016?

On March 24, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 24, 2016?

On March 24, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 24th?

March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.

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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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