What happened on Monday March 28, 2016?

About March 28th, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: Federal prosecutors withdrew their case against Apple Inc. regarding encrypted data from a San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, as the FBI discovered an alternative method to access the information.
  • Day of the week: March 28th, 2016 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake
  • Popular movie: Deadpool directed by Tim Miller

More about March 28th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on March 28th, 2016.

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March 28, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 28, 2016:

  • FBI Drops Apple Encryption Case Federal prosecutors withdrew their case against Apple Inc. regarding encrypted data from a San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, as the FBI discovered an alternative method to access the information.
  • Lawsuit Against North Carolina Transgender Bathroom Law The ACLU and Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's law restricting transgender individuals' bathroom access, arguing it is discriminatory and threatens personal safety.
  • US Capitol Visitor Center Shooting Incident An armed man was shot at the US Capitol Visitor Center, leading to a temporary lockdown of both the Capitol and the White House. A female witness sustained a minor injury during the incident.
  • Japan Activates Radar Station Near Senkaku Islands Japan activated a radar station on Yonaguni Island, close to the disputed Senkaku Islands, as part of a broader military buildup in the East China Sea, potentially escalating tensions with China.
  • Taliban Attack on Afghanistan's Parliament Taliban fighters launched an explosive attack on Afghanistan's Parliament during an active session. While parliamentary members claimed no injuries, the Taliban spokesperson asserted significant casualties.
  • Brussels Bombing Suspect Released Belgian prosecutors released Faycal C., who was previously charged in connection with the Brussels bombings. The prosecutor's office stated that the evidence leading to his initial arrest was not substantiated by ongoing investigations.
  • Pakistan's Response to Lahore Suicide Attack Following a series of bombings by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a Taliban-affiliated group, Pakistani officials announced plans to launch a paratrooper attack against Islamist militants in Punjab.
  • Saudi Arabian Prisoner Exchange in Yemen Conflict As part of the ongoing Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, a Saudi coalition negotiated a prisoner exchange, trading 109 Yemeni prisoners for nine captive Saudis.
  • Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Somalia Pro-government forces engaged in heavy fighting with Al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia's Galmudug region, reportedly killing 115 militants and capturing 110. However, the regional government's claims remain unverified by independent sources.
  • Anbang Insurance Increases Bid for Starwood Hotels Anbang Insurance Group escalated its takeover bid to $14 billion, competing with Marriott International's $13.6 billion cash-and-stock offer to acquire Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.
  • Mount Pavlof Eruption Disrupts Alaska Airlines An extensive eruption of Mount Pavlof covered the Nelson Lagoon in volcanic ash, prompting Alaska Airlines to cancel 41 flights across six states, with operations to be reassessed on Tuesday.
  • Tragic Child Murder in Taipei A three-year-old girl was killed in a random attack by a Taiwanese man wielding a cleaver. The suspect was promptly arrested following the incident.
  • Storm Katie Threatens UK Travel The UK Met Office warned of potential travel disruptions due to Storm Katie's arrival from the Atlantic Ocean, bringing winds up to 75 mph and causing heavy rains and flooding.

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March 28, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 28, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 28, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.03
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $106.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.21
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.75

Exchange Rates on March 28, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8928 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7014 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3249 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3182 CAD

March 28, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Braintree Town : 2 - 1
  • Altrincham - Southport : 1 - 1
  • Barrow - Halifax : 4 - 1
  • Boreham Wood - Dover Athletic : 3 - 0
  • Bromley - Forest Green : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bury - Gillingham : 0 - 1
  • Crewe - Bradford : 0 - 1
  • Doncaster - Blackpool : 0 - 1
  • Millwall - Burton : 2 - 0
  • Oldham - Chesterfield : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnet - Luton : 2 - 1
  • Cambridge - Oxford : 0 - 0
  • Carlisle - Bristol Rvs : 3 - 2
  • Crawley Town - Exeter : 0 - 2
  • Leyton Orient - Hartlepool : 0 - 2
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What day of the week was March 28, 2016?


March 28, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 88th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 2016 can also be written as 3/28/2016 in the US and as 28/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 28, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 28, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 28th and April 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 28, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

  1. - Work youtube
  2. - Love Yourself youtube
  3. - 7 Years youtube
  4. - Stressed Out youtube
  5. - My House youtube

March 28, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

  1. - Work youtube
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - 2 Phones
  4. - Don't
  5. - Down In The DM
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March 28, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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March 28, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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March 28, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 28, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 28, 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 28, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

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

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How old is someone born on March 28, 2016?


Someone born on March 28, 2016 is:

9 years 1 month old,

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