What happened on Thursday March 18, 2021?

About March 18th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: A judge dismissed two jurors from the high-profile trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of murdering George Floyd, a case that sparked nationwide protests against racial injustice.
  • Day of the week: March 18th, 2021 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Amazing Grace directed by Discovery Media Productions

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March 18, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 18, 2021:

  • Derek Chauvin Trial Jury Selection Continues A judge dismissed two jurors from the high-profile trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of murdering George Floyd, a case that sparked nationwide protests against racial injustice.
  • Derek Chauvin Trial Jury Selection Continues A judge dismissed two jurors from the high-profile trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of murdering George Floyd, a case that sparked nationwide protests against racial injustice.
  • US-Russia Diplomatic Tension Over Election Interference Russia recalled its ambassador to the United States following allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin had orchestrated efforts to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions.
  • US-Russia Diplomatic Tension Over Election Interference Russia recalled its ambassador to the United States following allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin had orchestrated efforts to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions.
  • Proud Boys Leaders Face Additional Capitol Attack Charges Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against leaders of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, for their significant involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
  • Proud Boys Leaders Face Additional Capitol Attack Charges Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against leaders of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, for their significant involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
  • Atlanta Spa Shooting: Hate Crime Against Asian Americans Robert Aaron Long was charged with murder for a tragic shooting spree targeting three metro-Atlanta Asian spas, resulting in eight fatalities. This incident highlighted growing concerns about anti-Asian violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Atlanta Spa Shooting: Hate Crime Against Asian Americans Robert Aaron Long was charged with murder for a tragic shooting spree targeting three metro-Atlanta Asian spas, resulting in eight fatalities. This incident highlighted growing concerns about anti-Asian violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Intelligence Agencies Warn About Election Fraud Misinformation U.S. intelligence agencies issued a critical warning that persistent claims of election fraud were potentially inspiring domestic terrorism, highlighting the dangerous spread of misinformation.
  • Intelligence Agencies Warn About Election Fraud Misinformation U.S. intelligence agencies issued a critical warning that persistent claims of election fraud were potentially inspiring domestic terrorism, highlighting the dangerous spread of misinformation.
  • Federal Reserve Assesses Economic Recovery The Federal Reserve reported economic growth but maintained a cautious approach by deciding not to raise interest rates, signaling continued support for economic recovery post-pandemic.
  • Federal Reserve Assesses Economic Recovery The Federal Reserve reported economic growth but maintained a cautious approach by deciding not to raise interest rates, signaling continued support for economic recovery post-pandemic.
  • Death of Tanzanian President John Magufuli Tanzanian President John Magufuli passed away at age 61, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. Magufuli was known for his controversial leadership and skeptical stance on COVID-19.
  • Death of Tanzanian President John Magufuli Tanzanian President John Magufuli passed away at age 61, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. Magufuli was known for his controversial leadership and skeptical stance on COVID-19.
  • Security Incident Near Vice-Presidential Residence Paul Murray, a Texas man, was arrested near the Naval Observatory with a rifle and ammunition, raising significant security concerns in Washington, D.C. and prompting heightened protective measures.
  • Security Incident Near Vice-Presidential Residence Paul Murray, a Texas man, was arrested near the Naval Observatory with a rifle and ammunition, raising significant security concerns in Washington, D.C. and prompting heightened protective measures.
  • Senator Warnock Condemns Voter Restriction Laws Senator Raphael Warnock strongly criticized proposed Republican voter restriction laws, drawing parallels to historical Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics and advocating for voting rights.
  • Senator Warnock Condemns Voter Restriction Laws Senator Raphael Warnock strongly criticized proposed Republican voter restriction laws, drawing parallels to historical Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics and advocating for voting rights.
  • IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a delay in the annual tax filing deadline to accommodate ongoing challenges in the tax season, providing relief for taxpayers.
  • IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a delay in the annual tax filing deadline to accommodate ongoing challenges in the tax season, providing relief for taxpayers.

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March 18, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 18, 2021?


March 18, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 77th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 2021 can also be written as 3/18/2021 in the US and as 18/3/2021 in UK and Europe.

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March 18, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 18, 2021:

  • Richard Gilliland
  • Sergio Quirino Valente
  • Luis Bedoya
  • Alfredo Margreth
  • Elsa Peretti
  • Jerzy Prokopiuk

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March 18, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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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 18, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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March 18, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 18, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 18, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 12:20 am.

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 18, 2021?


Someone born on March 18, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

or 44 months and 26 days old,

or 195 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1367 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 2021?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 18, 2021.

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