What happened on Tuesday March 16, 2021?

About March 16th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Eight people were killed and one injured in a series of shootings at spas in and near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The tragic incident highlighted ongoing concerns about hate crimes and racial violence against Asian Americans. A suspect was arrested the same day, drawing national attention to issues of racism and gun violence.
  • Day of the week: March 16th, 2021 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about March 16th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on March 16th, 2021.

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March 16, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 2021:

  • Atlanta Spa Shootings Eight people were killed and one injured in a series of shootings at spas in and near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The tragic incident highlighted ongoing concerns about hate crimes and racial violence against Asian Americans. A suspect was arrested the same day, drawing national attention to issues of racism and gun violence.
  • Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery The Israel Antiquities Authority discovered fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Cave of Horror, believed to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome 1,900 years ago. Additionally, a remarkable 10,500-year-old weaving basket made of woven flowers was found, providing significant archaeological insights.
  • Myanmar Military Crackdown Thousands of residents fled Hlaingthaya Township in western Yangon amid fears of a potential military massacre after martial law was declared in the industrial suburb. The event highlights the ongoing political unrest and military oppression in Myanmar.
  • COVID-19 Variant Detection in Massachusetts Massachusetts confirmed its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant originating in Brazil, adding to growing concerns about the spread and potential impact of COVID-19 variants.
  • Niger Convoy Ambush Gunmen launched a devastating attack in Niger, killing at least 58 people by ambushing a convoy returning from a market and subsequently attacking a nearby village. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the Sahel region.
  • Yemen Presidential Palace Protest Protesters stormed the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, expressing deep frustration over inadequate public services and deteriorating living conditions. The demonstration reflects the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in the country.
  • San Marino Vaccination Milestone San Marino surpassed 5,000 vaccinated individuals, becoming the fifth country globally in terms of vaccine administrations proportional to its population. This achievement highlights the small nation's effective COVID-19 vaccination strategy.

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March 16, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 16, 2021?


March 16, 2021 was a Tuesday and it was the 75th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2021 can also be written as 3/16/2021 in the US and as 16/3/2021 in UK and Europe.

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March 16, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 2021:

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  • Bruno Tinti
  • Emilia Fadini

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March 16, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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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 16, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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March 16, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 16, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 2021 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 16, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:48 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 2021.

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How old is someone born on March 16, 2021?


Someone born on March 16, 2021 is:

4 years 1 month old,

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or 217 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1520 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 2021?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 16, 2021.

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