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.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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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.
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March 16, 2011 Famous Deaths


Who died on March 16, 2011?

Other March 16th famous deaths

  • Bebe Daniels

    American actress, awarded the highest U.S.

  • Italian corrupt politician who was Premier of the country five times from 1963 and the leader of the Christian Democratic party.

  • 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

 zodiac 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 chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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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.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on March 16, 2011? Which were the top hits on March 16, 2011?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Born This Way
  2. - F**K You (Forget You)
  3. - S&M
  4. - F**kin' Perfect
  5. - On The Floor

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Moment 4 Life
  2. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  3. - Love Faces
  4. - Look At Me Now
  5. - Fall For Your Type

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Rope
  2. - Shake Me Down
  3. - Help Is On The Way
  4. - The Cave
  5. - Tighten Up

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - No Me Digas Que No
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - Me Encantaria
  5. - Danza Kuduro
Sport Games on March 16, 2011

Sport Games on March 16, 2011


Division 1

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Queen of Sth - Morton : 2 - 0
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Premier League

UK Soccer
  • Dundee United - Hearts : 2 - 0
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in March 2011?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

Pale Demon

By:

"I would not trade a Kim Harrison book for the world." "--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels New York Times bestselling urban fantasy star Kim Harrison is back with Pale Demon, her ninth book.

Tick Tock by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Tick Tock

By:

Michael Bennett, NYC's top detective, has a major problem: the Son of Sam and the Werewolf of Wisteria, as well as the Mad Bomber, are back.

Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult

Sing You Home

By:

Every day has its own soundtrack. Listen. After a series personal tragedies, Zoe decides to pursue her career as music therapist.

Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy

Minding Frankie

By:

Noel reluctantly accepts to care for the baby girl after learning that his ex-fiancée is terminally ill.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer

Platform: iOS, PlayStation Vita

Centipede: Infestation

Centipede: Infestation

Platform: Wii, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Atari, SA

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: Bottle Rocket Studios

Crimzon Clover

Crimzon Clover

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Arcade

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Yotsubane, Degica

Amazing Breaker

Amazing Breaker

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle game

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $342.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $156.52

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 77.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9904 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8982 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5723 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 107.78 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the zodiac sign was Pisces.

Who was the US President on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on March 16, 2011?

Famous people died on March 16, 2011 include, Carel Boshoff, André Duroméa, Thomas Nkuissi.