Tuesday March 08, 2016: on this day

March 08, 2016 was the 68th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 08, 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 08, 2016, who was born and died on March 08, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 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 8th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 2016?


March 08, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 68th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2016 can also be written as 3/8/2016 in the US and as 8/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 08, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 2016:

  • Spillover from the syrian civil war: in the turkish border town kilis, at least one person was killed and another injured by mortar shells fired in syria.
  • Reports indicate that three terror attacks have occurred, resulting in the deaths and injuries of four palestinians, and one american tourist. twelve israelis were also wounded in the attack. this happened as vice president joe biden arrived in israel for a two day visit, which included meetings with israeli and palestinian leaders.
  • Taylor force, a west point grad and former u.s. army officer from lubbock (texas), is the american who died. he was in his first year of vanderbilt university's mba program. force was part of a vanderbilt 33-member group who was in israel to study global entrepreneurialism.
  • Spillover of libya's civil war: tunisia’s army and security forces killed five more terrorists during an operation close to the libyan border.
  • In an operation near libyan borders, the tunisian army and security forces killed five more suspected terrorists.
  • American military intervenes in isil. the united states military claims that abu omar al-shishani (ne tarkhan tayumurazovich batirashvili), the so-called minister-of-war of isil, was killed in an airstrike by the united states near al-shaddadi, syria.
  • According to the united states military, abu omar al-shishani (ne tarkhan tayumurazovich batirashvili), was killed in an air strike by the united states near al-shaddadi, syria.
  • International women's day (february 8) is celebrated. international women's day 2016 theme is "planet 50-50 by 2030: step up for gender equality".
  • Zika virus epidemic (2015-present). the world health organization warns pregnant women not to travel to areas where zika virus is still being transmitted. this follows earlier warnings by the u.s. centers for disease control and prevention and other health agencies located in areas where zika virus infection has been common. according to director general margaret chan, evidence strongly supports the notion that sexual transmission is more common then previously believed.
  • The commerce department of the united states has placed export restrictions against zte, china's state-owned company, in response to allegations that zte violated u.s.-imposed sanctions on iran. (reuters),
  • The european union and turkey have agreed on broad principles to help ease the crisis of migration. this plan includes thousands returning to turkey. the eu will quickly ease turkey's visa requirements and accelerate ankara’s eu accession negotiations. the final agreement will be available for the two-day eu summit next week in brussels, belgium.
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: south korea imposes sanctions directly against north korea. it blacklists dozens if not all northern companies and individuals and bans vessels that have visited north korean ports within the last 180 days.
  • South korea imposes sanctions direct against north korea. it blacklists dozens if not all northern companies and people and bans any ships that have visited north korean ports within the last 180 days.
  • Relations between australia and the united states, territorial disputes at the south china sea. the u.s. military has been in talks with australian officials regarding the possibility of establishing long-range bombers in australia. their striking distance would include south china sea.
  • The u.s. military has been in talks with australian officials regarding the possibility of establishing long-range bombers in australia. their striking distance would include south china sea.
  • Turkey's media freedom: an istanbul court has placed the cihan news agency under control of the state. just days after the turkish government took control of the zaman newspaper, the turkish government seizes the fethullah gulen-linked news agency.
  • The cihan news agency was placed under the control of an istanbul court just days after the turkish government took control of the opposition zaman newspaper, the turkish government seizes the fethullah gulen-linked news agency.
  • On behalf of neighboring italy, swiss authorities arrested 15 suspects as members of the 'ndrangheta organised crime syndicate. this mafia-type group is centered in calabria.
  • The united states states of mississippi and michigan and hawaii, as well as idaho, vote in primaries and caucuses.
  • Hillary clinton wins the mississippi democratic primary.
  • Bernie sanders wins the michigan democratic primary. (nbc news),
  • Donald trump wins the michigan and mississippi republican primaries, as well as the hawaii caucus.
  • Ted cruz wins the idaho republican primary. (cnn),
  • The united states federal communications commission announced an expansion to the federal lifeline program. this program currently provides monthly subsidies for basic and phone service. it will now include broadband internet service.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, the supreme court of the philippines reverses the commission on elections decision that disqualified senator grace poe to run in the may 9, 2016, presidential elections. the petitioners intend to file a motion for reconsideration.
  • In a 9-6 decision, the supreme court of the philippines reverses the commission on elections order which had barred senator grace poe of running for the may 9, 2016 presidential election. the petitioners intend to file a motion for reconsideration.
  • U.s. airline alaska airlines has rescheduled flight 870 from anchorage (alaska) to honolulu (hawaii), at 2:00 p.m. (23:00 utc). this will allow passengers to view the 2016 total solar eclipse at 695 miles north at 37,000ft.
  • Researchers from boston college (u.s.), published their findings in the elife scientific journals. they discovered that retroviruses were spreading globally and affecting about 28 of 50 modern mammals. these retroviruses can be traced back to 30 million years ago.

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March 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 08, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $100.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.08
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $139.71

Exchange Rates on March 08, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9084 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.675 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7037 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3467 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.342 CAD

March 08, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackburn - Birmingham : 2 - 0
  • Bolton - Ipswich : 2 - 2
  • Brighton - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 0
  • Cardiff - Leeds : 0 - 2
  • Charlton - Milton Keynes Dons : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Gateshead : 2 - 3
  • Barrow - Boreham Wood : 0 - 0
  • Bromley - Halifax : 1 - 0
  • Chester - Aldershot : 8 - 2
  • Dover Athletic - Welling United : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Dumbarton - Alloa : 3 - 1
  • Raith Rvs - Queen of Sth : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie Utd - Forfar : 1 - 1
  • Ayr - Stenhousemuir : 4 - 1
  • Dunfermline - Albion Rvs : 1 - 1
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March 08, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th 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 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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March 08, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 06:54 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 08, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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March 08, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 21 days old,

or 96 months and 21 days old,

or 420 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2943 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 2016?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 08, 2016.

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March 08, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 2016:

  • George Martin

    George martin is a renowned novelist best known for his epic fantasy series, a song of ice and fire, which was adapted into the popular...

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Hektor Berlioz

    French composer known for his innovative orchestration techniques.

  • Mashal

    Afghan journalist and women's rights advocate.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

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March 08, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 2016:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 2016:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 2016:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 08, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 08, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 08, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 08, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 08, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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? …

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

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NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft

The Girl You Lost

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Your baby girl was taken 18 years ago. Today she is back. The Girl With No Past's No. 1 bestseller is back with a darkly captivating psychological thriller.

March 08, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 08, 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

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 08, 2016?

On March 08, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 2016?

On March 08, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 2016?

On March 08, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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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