What happened on Friday March 26, 2021?

Here's what happened on March 26, 2021:

• US Navy Assists in Suez Canal Blockage Resolution The Suez Canal Authority accepted an offer from the United States Navy to deploy a dredging expert assessment team to help remove the stranded Ultra Large Container Vessel *Ever Given*. The ship had blocked the critical maritime route for four consecutive days, causing significant global trade disruptions.
• US Navy Assists in Suez Canal Blockage Resolution The Suez Canal Authority accepted an offer from the United States Navy to deploy a dredging expert assessment team to help remove the stranded Ultra Large Container Vessel *Ever Given*. The ship had blocked the critical maritime route for four consecutive days, causing significant global trade disruptions.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Continues Global Surge Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 case increases: Mongolia recorded 437 new cases, the Philippines logged a record 9,838 new infections, and Brazil reported a staggering 3,650 deaths, highlighting the ongoing global pandemic challenges.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Continues Global Surge Multiple countries reported significant COVID-19 case increases: Mongolia recorded 437 new cases, the Philippines logged a record 9,838 new infections, and Brazil reported a staggering 3,650 deaths, highlighting the ongoing global pandemic challenges.
• Largest Chinese Air Defence Zone Incursion near Taiwan Taiwan reported the most substantial incursion into its air defence identification zone by People's Liberation Army Air Force warplanes. The fleet, comprising Xian H-6 strategic bombers and Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, flew south of the island over the Bashi Channel, escalating regional tensions.
• Largest Chinese Air Defence Zone Incursion near Taiwan Taiwan reported the most substantial incursion into its air defence identification zone by People's Liberation Army Air Force warplanes. The fleet, comprising Xian H-6 strategic bombers and Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, flew south of the island over the Bashi Channel, escalating regional tensions.
• Eritrean Troops to Withdraw from Tigray Region Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the withdrawal of Eritrean troops from the Tigray Region following mounting international pressure over accusations of human rights violations. The decision was made after a high-level meeting with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, signaling a potential de-escalation in the regional conflict.
• Eritrean Troops to Withdraw from Tigray Region Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the withdrawal of Eritrean troops from the Tigray Region following mounting international pressure over accusations of human rights violations. The decision was made after a high-level meeting with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, signaling a potential de-escalation in the regional conflict.
• Ukrainian Troops Killed in Donbass Separatist Attack In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and two wounded in a separatist rocket attack on a military position in the Donetsk Oblast. This represents the most substantial loss of life in a single attack for Ukrainian forces since 2019, highlighting the continued tensions in the region.
• Ukrainian Troops Killed in Donbass Separatist Attack In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, four Ukrainian soldiers were killed and two wounded in a separatist rocket attack on a military position in the Donetsk Oblast. This represents the most substantial loss of life in a single attack for Ukrainian forces since 2019, highlighting the continued tensions in the region.
• Deadly Train Collision in Sohag, Egypt A catastrophic train collision in Sohag, Egypt, resulted in at least 19 fatalities and 185 injuries. The accident occurred when passengers triggered emergency brakes on the first train, and a second train on the same track was unable to stop in time, revealing critical safety lapses in the railway system.
• Deadly Train Collision in Sohag, Egypt A catastrophic train collision in Sohag, Egypt, resulted in at least 19 fatalities and 185 injuries. The accident occurred when passengers triggered emergency brakes on the first train, and a second train on the same track was unable to stop in time, revealing critical safety lapses in the railway system.
• Car Bombing in Corinto, Colombia A car bombing occurred in front of the City Hall of Corinto, Cauca, Colombia, resulting in 16 people being wounded. Authorities attributed the attack to drug trafficking terrorism, underscoring the ongoing challenges of violence in the region.
• Car Bombing in Corinto, Colombia A car bombing occurred in front of the City Hall of Corinto, Cauca, Colombia, resulting in 16 people being wounded. Authorities attributed the attack to drug trafficking terrorism, underscoring the ongoing challenges of violence in the region.
• Patrick Achi Appointed as Ivorian Prime Minister Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara appointed Patrick Achi as Prime Minister following the death of Hamed Bakayoko, ensuring continuity in the country's political leadership during a sensitive transition period.
• Patrick Achi Appointed as Ivorian Prime Minister Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara appointed Patrick Achi as Prime Minister following the death of Hamed Bakayoko, ensuring continuity in the country's political leadership during a sensitive transition period.

Events in 2021

March 26, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 26, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 85th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 2021 can also be written as 3/26/2021 in the US and as 26/3/2021 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on March 26, 2021:

• Ezio Cartotto

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

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March 26, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 26, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 26, 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 26, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 06:32 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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Someone born on March 26, 2021 is:

4 years 1 month old,

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There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 26, 2021.

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