Thursday March 21, 2019: on this day

March 21, 2019 was a Thursday and it was the 79th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 2019 can also be written as 3/21/2019 in the US and as 21/3/2019 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 2019 in March 2019 calendar

Here's what happened on March 21, 2019:

• War in Afghanistan: Six people die and 23 are injured in three explosions that occurred during Nowruz celebrations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
• Three bomb explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan kill six people and injure 23 others during Nowruz celebration.
• Browse US newspapers headlines from March 21, 2019
• A ferry carrying families celebrating Nowruz New Year, the Tigris River, sinks in the vicinity of Mosul.
• 2019 Yancheng chemical plants explosion: 47 people are killed and 640 injured in an explosion at Yancheng's chemical plant, Jiangsu province.
• Browse UK newspaper headlines from March 21, 2019
• Relations between Israel and the United States: President Donald Trump announces that he will recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This is a welcome move by Israel. (CNN).Syria has not yet publicly responded to Trump's decision. Ahmed Aboul Gheit is Secretary-General for the Arab League and declares that this action is illegal.
• Donald Trump, the United States President, announces that he will recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This is a welcome move by Israel.
• Syria has not yet publicly responded to the decision of President Trump. Ahmed Aboul Gheit is Secretary-General for the Arab League and declares that this action is illegal and irrelevant.
• North Korea-United States Relations, China-United States Relations: Two Chinese shipping companies were sanctioned by the United States for helping North Korea avoid sanctions. These are the first sanctions against Pyongyang since the Hanoi Summit last month, which ended without an agreement.
• Two Chinese shipping companies were sanctioned by the United States for helping North Korea avoid sanctions. These sanctions are the first to be taken against Pyongyang since the Hanoi Summit, which ended last month without an agreement.
• Operation Car Wash: A corruption investigation led to the arrest of Michel Temer, former President of Brazil. Former Governor of Rio de Janeiro Moreira Franco is also arrested.
• October 2018 United States Mail Bombing Attempts: Cesar Sayoc pleads guilty on 65 felonies, including the use of weapons of mass destruction in last year's attempted domestic terrorist mail bomb attacks.
• Cesar Sayoc pleaded guilty to 65 felonies, including the use of weapons of mass destruction in last year's attempted domestic terrorist bombings.
• Burning Sun scandal: Jung Joon-young, a Korean pop star, is being held over sexually explicit videos he made of women without their consent or knowledge.
• Jung Joon-young, a Korean pop star, is being held over sexually explicit videos of females he shared without their consent.
• Brexit negotiations: The European Union has confirmed that the short extension requested by Theresa May for her 30 June deadline is too late because of pending EU election. EU leaders have had lengthy discussions and agreed that the Prime Minister's agreement will be passed next week. If not, a short extension of time until 22 May will be granted to allow for the passage of the legislation. The UK has until 12 April to decide whether or not it will be participating in EU elections if the deal is
• The European Union has confirmed that Theresa May, the UK Prime Minister, requested a short extension of 30 June. This is due to upcoming EU elections. EU leaders have reached an agreement that, if the Prime Minister's deal passes next week, a short extension of time until 22 May will be available for the passage of the legislation. The UK has until 12 April to decide whether or not it will be participating in EU elections if the deal isn't passed. (The Guardian),
• New Zealand gun laws: Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, announces that all military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned. This follows the Christchurch mosque shootings. People who return guns are eligible for amnesty.
• After the Christchurch mosque massacres, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Prime Minister, announces that all military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned. People who return guns are eligible for amnesty.
• 2019 Venezuelan Presidential Crisis: Venezuela's intelligence service, the Bolivarian Intelligence Service, (SEBIN), has detained Roberto Marrero who is Juan Guaido’s chief of staff. U.S. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said that this was "a significant escalation in repression" and could signal the start of efforts to arrest Guaido. (Haaretz),
• The Bolivarian Intelligence Service, Venezuela's intelligence arm, has detained Roberto Marrero (Juan Guaido's chief-of-staff). U.S. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said that this was "a significant escalation in repression" and could signal the start of efforts to arrest Guaido. (Haaretz),
• After 28 years of playing baseball, Ichiro Suzuki has decided to retire.

Whose famous birthday is on March 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 21st:

• Ronaldinho (footballer)

  Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his exceptional skill, creativity, and flair on the field.

• Jace Norman

  Jace Norman is a TV actor known for his role as Henry Hart/Kid Danger in the Nickelodeon series 'Henry Danger'.

• Gary Oldman

  An English actor, musician, and filmmaker best known for his portrayals of sometimes villainous characters.

• Ayrton Senna

  Brazilian Formula One race car driver, and three-time world champion.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 21st

You are 4 years 8 months old,

or 56 months and 10 days old,

or 245 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1716 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 2019?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 21, 2019.

What famous deaths happened on March 21st?

Famous deaths on March 21st:

• Dack Rambo

  American actor who has worked steadily since he was in highschool.

• Robert Preston

  American actor who didn't fit into the type casting mold.

• Oscar Apfel

  Actor (Inspiration), passes away at 60.

• Robert Urquhart

  Actor (Dunkirk Bulldog Breed), died at 72.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21, 2019 is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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.

Discover the personality of March born.

March 21, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Holidays on March 21, 2019:

• Blessed Clementia of Hohenberg
• World Poetry Day - by UNESCO.
• St. Nicholas of Flue
• Astrology: First day of star sign Aries.
• China: Chunfen.
• Harmony Day in Australia.
• World Down Syndrome Day
• Earth Day.
• Ostara - Neopagan festival of Ostara.
• The third day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 21, 2019:

• Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, 21-27 March
• International Day of Nowruz
• International Day of Forests

Saints celebrated on March 21, 2019:

• Saints Philemon and Domnin

Lunar phase

The lunar phase on March 21, 2019 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 2019 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 21, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:02 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 2019.