What happened on Saturday March 19, 2016?

Here's what happened on March 19, 2016:

• Airstrikes on ISIL in Syria The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 39 people killed in airstrikes on ISIL's capital Al-Raqqah. As the Syrian Army advanced, approximately 18 ISIL militants were killed in strikes on Palmyra and nearby villages during the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
• Flydubai Flight 981 Crash in Rostov-on-Don Flydubai Flight 981 tragically crashed while attempting to land at Rostov-on-Don international airport in poor visibility conditions, resulting in the death of all 62 passengers and crew on board. The Boeing 737-881 was en route from Dubai and crashed approximately 50-100 meters from the runway during its second landing approach.
• Brazil Political Crisis: Rousseff Facing Impeachment A Datafolha survey revealed significant public support for President Dilma Rousseff's removal from office. 68% of respondents supported congressional impeachment, and 65% believed she should resign. The president's approval ratings were severely impacted by Brazil's worst recession in decades and a massive corruption investigation.
• Istanbul Taksim Square Bombing A terrorist explosion occurred in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey, killing five people and injuring 36. Among the victims were two Israeli-American dual citizens and an Iranian national, highlighting the international impact of the attack.
• UN Official Criticizes UN Management Anthony Banbury, a former UN official and head of the UN Ebola mission, publicly criticized the United Nations for 'colossal mismanagement'. He accused the organization of failing to adhere to its founding principles, highlighting systemic issues including lack of accountability for peacekeepers' sexual abuse.
• Cuban Migrant Tragedy in Gulf of Mexico A Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescued 18 Cuban migrants and recovered nine bodies after they had been sailing for 22 consecutive days in a 30-foot boat. The survivors were in critical health, severely dehydrated. The deceased were buried at sea, and the survivors were to be taken to Cozumel, Mexico.
• Trump Rally Protest in Arizona Protesters blocked Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills, Arizona, during a Donald Trump rally featuring former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Two dozen protesters parked cars on the main road, causing traffic disruptions for hours before the road was eventually cleared.
• Russian Speed Skaters Suspended for Doping Russian speed skaters Pavel Kulizhnikov and Semion Elistratov tested positive for Meldonium, leading to their provisional suspension by the International Skating Union. Kulizhnikov faced potential lifetime ban, while Elistratov could receive up to a four-year suspension.
• England Wins Six Nations Rugby Championship England secured their 13th Grand Slam by defeating France 31-21 in the 2016 Six Nations Championship, demonstrating their rugby prowess and continuing their strong international performance.
• Batman v Superman Mexico City Premiere The superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, had its first premiere in Mexico City.

Events in 2016

March 19, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 2016

March 19, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on March 19, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.3146 AUD
• 1 USD = 17.3875 MXN
• 1 JPY = 0.0062 GBP
• 1 JPY = 0.0118 AUD
• 1 JPY = 0.0117 CAD

March 19, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Empoli - Palermo : 0 - 0
• Roma - Inter : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Hannover : 1 - 0
• FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1
• Hamburg - Hoffenheim : 1 - 3
• Hertha - Ingolstadt : 2 - 1
• Werder Bremen - Mainz : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Kaiserslautern : 4 - 3
• Sandhausen - St Pauli : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Malaga : 0 - 1
• Granada - Vallecano : 2 - 2
• La Coruna - Levante : 2 - 1
• Sociedad - Las Palmas : 0 - 1
• Sp Gijon - Ath Madrid : 2 - 1

March 19, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 79th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 2016 can also be written as 3/19/2016 in the US and as 19/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

Famous people died on March 19, 2016:

• Roger Agnelli

  Brazilian banker and businessman (b. 1959).

• Jack Mansell

  English footballer and manager (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
3. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
4. Flo Rida - My House
5. Justin Bieber - Sorry

March 19, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Yo Gotti Featuring Nicki Minaj - Down In The DM
4. Bryson Tiller - Don't
5. Chris Brown - Back To Sleep

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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March 19, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 19, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:42 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 2016

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Someone born on March 19, 2016 is:

9 years 1 month old,

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or 477 weeks and 4 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 2016?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 19, 2016.

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