Tuesday March 01, 2016: on this day

March 01, 2016 was the 61st day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 01, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 01, 2016, who was born and died on March 01, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. The School of Rock, directed by Richard Linklater), TV series (e.g. Flaked) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 1st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 01, 2016?


March 01, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 61st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 2016 can also be written as 3/1/2016 in the US and as 1/3/2016 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 2016 in March 2016 calendar

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March 01, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 2016:

  • War in donbass: three soldiers were killed and two more injured when a ukrainian military vehicle was set on fire in the eastern luhansk oblast.
  • After a ukrainian military vehicle was set on fire in the eastern luhansk oblast, three soldiers were killed and two more were injured.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014–2017), american-led intervention in iraq (2014–present): the elite delta force of the united states army captures their first suspected isil operative in a raid in northern iraq. the u.s. is currently interrogating the detainee and expects to turn him over to iraqi officials within the next few days.
  • The first suspected isil operative captured by the elite delta force of the united states army during a raid in northern iraq. the u.s. is currently interrogating the detainee and expects to turn him over to iraqi officials within the next few days.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: two israeli soldiers drove into qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied west bank after a gps system failed to detect the situation correctly. israeli forces entered the area on a rescue mission and engaged the armed palestinians. in the ensuing gun battle, one 22-year-old palestinian was killed and 10 others were wounded, one of them seriously. at least 10 israeli soldiers were also wounded.
  • Two israeli soldiers drove into qalandiya refugee camps in the occupied west bank after a gps system failed to correctly read the situation. israeli forces were sent to rescue palestinians. in the ensuing gun battle, one 22-year-old palestinian was killed and 10 others were wounded, one of them seriously. at least 10 israeli soldiers were also wounded.
  • A multi-vehicle collision involving a bus in nahdah, northwestern oman has left at least 18 people dead and 16 injured. six victims were omanis, four from saudi arabia and two from pakistan. one victim was from yemen. five other victims are still unidentified.
  • To help with el nino-related flooding, the peruvian army has been deployed to the country's northern coast and southern coasts. it has helped thousands of people become homeless and killed.
  • Following the derailment in the 34-car norfolk southern train carrying hazardous material in the southwestern portion of the state, more than 50 ripley residents have been evacuated. two of the 16 derailment cars leaking ethanol. the third car, which was carrying propane, crashed but did not leak.
  • Zika virus outbreak, 2015-present: first zika virus case confirmed in new hampshire, usa.
  • New hampshire is the first state to confirm a zika virus infection.
  • 2016 north korean nuclear testing: wednesday's vote in the united nations security council on the united states-china resolution on north korea has been rescheduled for 10:00 a.m. edt. russia asks for more time to read the text.
  • The united nations security council vote regarding the united states-china draft resolution about north korea has been rescheduled for wednesday at 10:00 am est. russia asks for more time to read the text.
  • Libyan crisis (2011-present: the united kingdom will send troops to tunisia in order to assist the tunisian army against isil militants trying to enter the country via libya.
  • European migrant crisis: adrian edwards, spokesperson for the united nations refugee agency, warns that europe is at risk "... from a mostly self-incited humanitarian crisis ..." if a rapid buildup of migrants continues to the northern borders in an already stretched greece. there are currently at least 24,000 migrants in europe, with 8,500 of them at idomeni (the site of yesterday's tragedy).
  • Adrian edwards, spokesperson for the united nations refugee agency, warns europe "... that europe is at risk of a self-incited humanitarian crisis ..." if there is a rapid increase in migrants to the northern borders already stretched greece. there are currently at least 24,000 migrants in europe, with 8,500 of them at idomeni (the site of yesterday's tragedy).
  • South china sea disputes: filipino fishermen claim that china has placed up to five ships at the disputed quirino atoll (also known as jackson atoll) in the south china sea. this is preventing them access to traditional fishing areas.
  • According to filipino fishermen, china has placed up to five ships in the vicinity of the disputed quirino atoll (also known as jackson atoll) in the south china sea. this is preventing them access to traditional fishing areas.
  • A grand jury from the united states state of pennsylvania found that over 40 years, hundreds of children were abused sexually by 50 priests of the altoona johnstown diocese.
  • After damaging disclosures last month, which highlighted the slow progress in combating corruption, ukraine has banned government officials from criticizing state institutions or their employees.
  • The united states governor dennis daugaard of south dakota vetoed house bill 1008, which would have required transgender students in the state's public schools to use locker rooms and bathrooms based on gender. if the governor hadn't acted, the bill would have become law at midnight.
  • The legislation's primary sponsor asks fellow legislators not to override governor scott's veto.
  • California's two former san franciscan sheriff officers are being charged with organizing a "fight club" for inmates on the seventh floor of the hall of justice jail.
  • Super tuesday is the day that voters in the u.s. state of alabama, alaska and arkansas go to the polls.
  • These results show that hillary clinton won the democratic party elections in georgia, alabama and tennessee. massachusetts and virginia, while bernie sanders won vermont, minnesota and oklahoma. (oregon live), (new york post), (new york times),
  • Voting results show that donald trump won the republican party elections in georgia, alabama and massachusetts. ted cruz wins texas and oklahoma. marco rubio wins minnesota. (new york times), (vox),
  • South africa's corruption: in response to allegations of corruption against him, president jacob zuma is subjected to a no confidence vote at the south african parliament.
  • General election in ireland, 2016. enda kenny, the prime minister of ireland, rejected suggestions that he should resign and said he would "fully and inclusively" engage other parties, groups, and independents as he formed the country's government. sinn fein claims it is not interested to form a coalition government alongside kenny's fine gael.
  • Enda kenny, the prime minister, has rejected any suggestions that he should resign. he said that he would "fully and inclusively" engage other parties, groups, and independents as he formed the country's government. sinn fein claims it is not interested to form a coalition government alongside kenny's fine gael.
  • Iss year long mission: u.s. astronaut scott kelly, and russian cosmonaut mikhail korniyenko return home to earth after 340 days on the international space station (iss).
  • After 340 days on the international space station (iss), scott kelly, an american astronaut, and mikhail korniyenko, a russian cosmonaut, return to earth.
  • Whitfield diffie, martin hellman and martin hellman receive the 2015 a.m. turing award from the association for computing machinery for their inventions of public-key cryptography (digital signatures) that revolutionized computer security.
  • Cuba-united states relations: mlb announced that the tampa bay rays professional baseball club will play an exhibition match with the cuban national team march 22, 2016 in havana. the united states president barack obama is scheduled to visit the island country then.
  • Mlb has announced that the tampa bay rays pro baseball team will play an exhibition match with the cuban national team march 22, 2016 in havana. the united states president barack obama is expected to attend, as he is due to visit the island country then.

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March 01, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 01, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $97.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.41
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $132.24

Exchange Rates on March 01, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9199 EUR
  • 1 USD = 114.045 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7168 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3925 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3419 CAD

March 01, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Wolfsburg : 0 - 4
  • Ingolstadt - FC Koln : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Bochum : 1 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Union Berlin : 2 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 0 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Paderborn : 0 - 0
  • Sandhausen - Nurnberg : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Sociedad : 3 - 0
  • Las Palmas - Getafe : 4 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackburn - Middlesbrough : 2 - 1
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March 01, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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.

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March 01, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 1st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 01, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

43%

The moon phase on March 01, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 01, 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 01, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 11:28 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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Who was born on March 01, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

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March 01, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 28 days old,

or 96 months and 28 days old,

or 421 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2950 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 01, 2016?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 01, 2016.

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March 01, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 01, 2016:

  • Bern Klug

    Bernard Klug was a renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Carole Achache

    French writer, photographer and actress (b. 1952).

  • Arnaldo Faccioli
  • Louise Plowright
  • Gadi Zelniker
  • Stack Pierce
  • Stelio Maria Martini

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

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March 01, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 01, 2016:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 2016:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 2016:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 29th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 01, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 01, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Love Yourself
  3. - Stressed Out
  4. - Sorry
  5. - My House

March 01, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 01, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - In The Night
  4. - Don't
  5. - Down In The DM

March 01, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 01, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

March 01, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 01, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 29th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - Solo Con Verte
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - El Perdon
  5. - Borro Cassette

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March 01, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 01, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The School of Rock

The School of Rock

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal

Country: United States of America

Everybody Wants Some!!

Everybody Wants Some!!

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman, Zoey Deutch

Country: United States of America

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

March 01, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 01, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Flaked

Flaked

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Damien

Damien

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

March 01, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 01, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on March 01, 2016?

On March 01, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 01, 2016?

On March 01, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 01, 2016?

On March 01, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for March 2016?

March 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 2016 calendar looked like.

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