Sunday March 20, 2016: on this day

March 20, 2016 was the 80th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 20, 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 20, 2016, who was born and died on March 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 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. Outcast) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 2016?


March 20, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 80th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2016 can also be written as 3/20/2016 in the US and as 20/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 20, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 2016:

  • March 2016 istanbul bombing: turkish authorities identify a turkish man suspected of having ties to islamic state as the perpetrator of this weekend's suicide bombing at istanbul.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 20, 2016
  • The church of jesus christ of latter-day saints of utah: dallin h. oaks dedicates provo city center temple to the 150th lds temple. it is also the second lds temple that was converted from an lds tabernacle.
  • Dallin h. oaks dedicates provo city center temple to lds, the 150th temple and second temple that was converted from an lds tabernacle.
  • In an all-cash deal worth approximately $9.3 billion (8.2 million euros), the united states-based sherwin-williams company acquires rival u.s. paint manufacturer valspar corporation
  • The eastern coast of kamchatka peninsula, russia's far east, is shaken by a 6.6 magnitude earthquake. although there was some shaking, no reports of injuries or damage were immediately available.
  • 13 people were killed in a helicopter crash that killed indonesian soldiers shortly after taking off from poso. they were trying to capture abu wardah santoso (leader of the islamic state affiliate east indonesia mujahidin) who was indonesia's most wanted militant.
  • The first family and president barack obama begin a three-day visit in havana, cuba to celebrate the end to 54 years of tensions between cuba and the united states. obama is the first sitting president of the united states to visit cuba since calvin coolidge's 1928 visit.
  • Cuban authorities have arrested more than 50 women rights activists from ladies in white before the president arrives. they march after every sunday mass at a miramar church in havana. they are often detained for hours to days. they hoped that president obama's visit would change their routine.
  • Three people died in an attempted robbery by a retired pennsylvania state trooper of a fare collection vehicle at pennsylvania turnpike's fort littleton toll plaza, 65 miles west from harrisburg. the victims were a toll collector and a security guard.
  • 2016 beninese presidential election: the second round of voting begins in benin with president thomas boni yayi, who will be stepping down after two terms.
  • The second round of benin elections begins with the resignation of president thomas boni yayi after two terms.
  • Cape verdean parliamentary elections, 2016,: cape verdeans go to the polls in an election.
  • Cape verde's voters go to the polls in order to vote.
  • Kazakhstani legislative election 2016, 2016: voting has begun in today's parliamentary elections in the former soviet republic. president nursultan nazabayev's nur otan party is expected to win easily and keep control of the 107-seat mazhilis (the lower house of parliament). western observers are less likely to judge this election free and fair after the recent crackdown on media activists and journalists.
  • Today's parliamentary elections in the ex-soviet republic are underway. president nursultan nazabayev's nur otan party is expected to win easily and keep control of the 107-seat mazhilis (the lower house of parliament). western observers are less likely to judge this election free and fair after the recent crackdown on media activists and journalists.
  • Laotian parliamentary elections, 2016, 2016: a election has been held in laos. expectedly, low voter turnout will make it difficult to win. the lao people's revolutionary party is the only legal party in laos.
  • Laos holds elections, and the voter turnout is expected to be low. the lao people's revolutionary party is the only legal party in laos.
  • General election in nigerien, 2016, with president mahamadou issoufou a strong favorite to win. his main opponent hama adamadou was previously jailed and was released for medical reasons.
  • The run-off election in niger begins with president mahamadou iissoufou being highly favored to win. his main opponent hama almadou was previously jailed and was flown out of niger for medical reasons.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016: the second leg was held in cebu city. ap via the japan times
  • Cebu city hosted the second leg of presidential debates. ap via the japan times
  • Republic of the congo presidential elections, 2016,: voters in the republic of the congo vote with denis sassou nguesso, the current president, expected to continue his 32-year reign. in what is being called a "media blackout", telephone, internet, and sms services were shut down.
  • Senegalese constitutional referendum, 2016, senegal: senegal's referendum will determine whether to lower the presidential term limit from seven to five year. senegal's referendum calls for a stronger national assembly, better representation of senegalese abroad and greater rights for the opposition, as well as participation by independent candidates in elections.
  • Senegal is currently holding a referendum where voters will decide whether to lower the presidential term limit from seven to five year. senegal's referendum calls for stronger national assembly, better representation of senegalese abroad and greater rights for the opposition, as well as participation by independent candidates in elections.
  • Tanzanian general election 2015: an opposition boycott forces a rerun zanzibar's presidential elections. the election was originally held at the same time in tanzania as 2015's general elections, but it was canceled due to fraud.
  • An opposition boycott prevents zanzibar from holding a rerun its presidential election. the election was originally held at the same time in tanzania as the general election of 2015, but it was canceled due to fraud.

March 20, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on March 20, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8869 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.481 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6914 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3168 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3032 CAD

March 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Bologna : 2 - 0
  • Frosinone - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
  • Milan - Lazio : 1 - 1
  • Napoli - Genoa : 3 - 1
  • Sampdoria - Chievo : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Dortmund : 1 - 3
  • Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - RB Leipzig : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Sevilla : 4 - 0
  • Valencia - Celta : 0 - 2
  • Villarreal - Barcelona : 2 - 2
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March 20, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th 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 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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March 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 20, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 06:01 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 20, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 28 days old,

or 417 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2921 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 2016?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 20, 2016.

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March 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 2016:

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Naw Shwe

    Military leader who served as President of Myanmar.

  • Anker Jørgensen

    Danish trade union leader and politician, 16th prime minister of denmark (d. 2016).

  • Rosa Maria Bollettieri Bosinelli
  • Ester Palmesino
  • Paolo Bon
  • Odo Fusi Pecci

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Riese Laurie

    Celebrated playwright known for groundbreaking theatrical productions.

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March 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 2016:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 2016:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 2016:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

March 20, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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March 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 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 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:

Outcast

Outcast

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

March 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 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

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 20, 2016?

On March 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2016?

On March 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 2016?

On March 20, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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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