Wednesday March 16, 2011

US date format: 3/16/2011, UK date format: 16/3/2011

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on March 16, 2011).

The number one song in US was Born This Way by Lady GaGa.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while The Help by Kathryn Stockett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching My Babysitter's a Vampire. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer or Centipede: Infestation.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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March 16, 2011 Events

What happened on March 16, 2011?

Historical Events

Arab Spring
Bahrain security forces expel protestors from Pearl Roundabout, leading to several deaths.
As the civil war continues, forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shell Misrata and begin an assault on Ajdabiya, the last town before rebel stronghold Benghazi.
Demonstrators protest in Damascus, the capital of Syria, defying a ban by the government and demanding the release political prisoners.
In response to a rocket fired from Gaza Strip towards the Israeli southern communities of the Sdot Negev Regional Council, in the south of Israel, the Israeli Air Force attacked a training facility of the Palestinian militant group Al Qassam brigades. Palestinians claimed that three people were killed and three others were injured in the attack.
The Japanese yen has risen to a postwar high against US dollars on the assumption that Japanese insurance companies will redeem assets overseas in order to cover the Tohoku earthquake/tsunami costs.
Fukushima I nuclear accidents:
Another fire broke out at Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant, northern Honshu (Japan).
Radiation levels increase inside and outside of the plant, leading to temporary evacuation of emergency personnel.
Gregory Jaczko is the head of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and tells a United States Congressional Panel that his Commission has recommended a higher exclusion area.
Tsunami and earthquake in Japan:
At least 8,194 people are still missing after the tsunami and earthquake in Japan.
Emperor of Japan Akihito sends condolences for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.
Cambodian police ask for prosecutors to bring charges against TP, a recruitment company that illegally detained its employees.
Raymond Davis, an American diplomat in Pakistan, was acquitted on two counts of murder. He is released from prison after the compensation has been paid to the families of the victims. This is the result of intensive diplomatic talks between the United States of Pakistan.
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States, stated that she would not be able to serve another term in President Obama’s Cabinet if he wins 2012 elections and that she will soon retire from public life.
Protests in Michigan
Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, signs legislation that gives emergency managers greater powers and allows them to terminate union contracts.
Following a demonstration attended by thousands, the Michigan State Police removed eleven protestors from the State Capitol.
New Zealand's Rugby World Cup 2011 organizers decide to change the date of games due to be played in Christchurch after Lancaster Park was damaged by the 2011 Canterbury earthquake.
Arab Spring: Bahrain security forces expel protestors from Pearl Roundabout. This led to several deaths. (Al Jazeera/Ynet) Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shell Misrata while the civil war continues. They then launch an assault on Ajdabiya, the last town before rebel stronghold Benghazi. (Al Jazeera, (Reuters) (BBC). Demonstrators protest against a ban on Damascus's government and demand the release of political prisoners.
Japan's Nikkei225 rises six percent as worries about the effects of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake/tsunami on the economy are lessened
Fukushima I Nuclear Accidents: A second fire breaks out at Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, northern Honshu (Japan). (Reuters via Edmonton Examiner). Radiation levels rise within and outside the plant, causing emergency workers to be evacuated temporarily. (New York Times), (BBC), (Reuters)Gregory Jaczko tells a United States Congressional Panel that his Commission recommends a higher exclusion area.
Japanese earthquake and tsunami: The death toll from the tsunami and earthquake in Japan rises to 4,277, with at least 8,194 people still missing. (CNN) (NineMSN). Emperor Akihito of Japan sends condolences for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.
Michigan protests: Governor Rick Snyder signs legislation that gives emergency managers greater powers, including the ability to terminate union contracts. After a demonstration attended by thousands, the Michigan State Police removed eleven protesters from the State Capitol.
Indian Railways driver Surekha Yadav locopilot mail drives the Deccan Queen CST from Pune to Mumbai CST for Central Railways division and is the first Indian woman to do this.
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March 16, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on March 16, 2011?

Carel Boshoff
André Duroméa
Thomas Nkuissi
Richard Wirthlin
American political strategist for Ronald Reagan.
Josefina Aldecoa

Other March 16th famous deaths

Bebe Daniels
American actress, awarded the highest U.S.
Aldo Moro
Italian corrupt politician who was Premier of the country five times from 1963 and the leader of the Christian Democratic party.
Rachel Corrie
American activist killed in a demonstration in Palestine when an Israeli military bulldozer struck her on March 16, 2003.
Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer, a radio announcer, singer, aviator, farmer, business executive, guitarist and ukulele player, a true renaissance man...

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March 16, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

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

Personality of March born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

March 16, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was March 16, 2011?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

March 16th marks the 74th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 290 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

March 2011 calendar

March	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

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