Wednesday March 16, 2011: on this day

March 16, 2011 was the 75th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 16, 2011 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 16, 2011, who was born and died on March 16, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Born This Way by Lady GaGa), movies (e.g. Tangled, directed by Nathan Greno, Byron Howard), TV series (e.g. My Babysitter'S A Vampire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 2011?


March 16, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2011 can also be written as 3/16/2011 in the US and as 16/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

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March 16, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 2011:

  • Arab spring
  • Bahrain security forces expel protestors from pearl roundabout, leading to several deaths.
  • As the civil war continues, forces loyal to muammar gaddafi shell misrata and begin an assault on ajdabiya, the last town before rebel stronghold benghazi.
  • Demonstrators protest in damascus, the capital of syria, defying a ban by the government and demanding the release political prisoners.
  • In response to a rocket fired from gaza strip towards the israeli southern communities of the sdot negev regional council, in the south of israel, the israeli air force attacked a training facility of the palestinian militant group al qassam brigades. palestinians claimed that three people were killed and three others were injured in the attack.
  • The japanese yen has risen to a postwar high against us dollars on the assumption that japanese insurance companies will redeem assets overseas in order to cover the tohoku earthquake/tsunami costs.
  • Fukushima i nuclear accidents:
  • Another fire broke out at fukushima 1 nuclear power plant, northern honshu (japan).
  • Radiation levels increase inside and outside of the plant, leading to temporary evacuation of emergency personnel.
  • Gregory jaczko is the head of u.s. nuclear regulatory commission and tells a united states congressional panel that his commission has recommended a higher exclusion area.
  • Tsunami and earthquake in japan:
  • At least 8,194 people are still missing after the tsunami and earthquake in japan.
  • Emperor of japan akihito sends condolences for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.
  • Cambodian police ask for prosecutors to bring charges against tp, a recruitment company that illegally detained its employees.
  • Raymond davis, an american diplomat in pakistan, was acquitted on two counts of murder. he is released from prison after the compensation has been paid to the families of the victims. this is the result of intensive diplomatic talks between the united states of pakistan.
  • Hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states, stated that she would not be able to serve another term in president obama’s cabinet if he wins 2012 elections and that she will soon retire from public life.
  • Protests in michigan
  • Rick snyder, governor of michigan, signs legislation that gives emergency managers greater powers and allows them to terminate union contracts.
  • Following a demonstration attended by thousands, the michigan state police removed eleven protestors from the state capitol.
  • New zealand's rugby world cup 2011 organizers decide to change the date of games due to be played in christchurch after lancaster park was damaged by the 2011 canterbury earthquake.
  • Arab spring: bahrain security forces expel protestors from pearl roundabout. this led to several deaths. (al jazeera/ynet) forces loyal to muammar gaddafi shell misrata while the civil war continues. they then launch an assault on ajdabiya, the last town before rebel stronghold benghazi. (al jazeera, (reuters) (bbc). demonstrators protest against a ban on damascus's government and demand the release of political prisoners.
  • Japan's nikkei225 rises six percent as worries about the effects of the 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami on the economy are lessened
  • Fukushima i nuclear accidents: a second fire breaks out at fukushima i nuclear power plant, northern honshu (japan). (reuters via edmonton examiner). radiation levels rise within and outside the plant, causing emergency workers to be evacuated temporarily. (new york times), (bbc), (reuters)gregory jaczko tells a united states congressional panel that his commission recommends a higher exclusion area.
  • Japanese earthquake and tsunami: the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake in japan rises to 4,277, with at least 8,194 people still missing. (cnn) (ninemsn). emperor akihito of japan sends condolences for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.
  • Michigan protests: governor rick snyder signs legislation that gives emergency managers greater powers, including the ability to terminate union contracts. after a demonstration attended by thousands, the michigan state police removed eleven protesters from the state capitol.
  • Indian railways driver surekha yadav locopilot mail drives the deccan queen cst from pune to mumbai cst for central railways division and is the first indian woman to do this.

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March 16, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 16, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $342.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $156.52

Exchange Rates on March 16, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9904 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8982 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5723 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 107.78 JPY

March 16, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Queen of Sth - Morton : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Dundee United - Hearts : 2 - 0
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March 16, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 16, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 16, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 2011 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 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 05:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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Who was born on March 16, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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March 16, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years and 13 days old,

or 156 months and 13 days old,

or 680 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4762 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 2011?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 16, 2011.

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March 16, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 16, 2011:

  • Richard Wirthlin

    Ronald reagan, american political strategist.

  • Vittorio Ghidella
  • Silvia Montefoschi
  • Francisco Olaya Morales
  • Marcello Vittorini
  • Josefina Aldecoa
  • Carel Boshoff
  • André Duroméa
  • Thomas Nkuissi

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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March 16, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 16, 2011:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 2011:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 16, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Born This Way
  2. - F**K You (Forget You)
  3. - S&M
  4. - F**kin' Perfect
  5. - On The Floor

March 16, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 16, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Moment 4 Life
  2. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  3. - Love Faces
  4. - Look At Me Now
  5. - Fall For Your Type

March 16, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 16, 2011 was No Me Digas Que No by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

March 16, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 16, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Digas Que No
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - Me Encantaria
  5. - Danza Kuduro

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March 16, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tangled

Tangled

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard

Starring: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman

Country: United States of America

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

March 16, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 16, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

March 16, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 16, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

Love You More by Lisa Gardner

Love You More

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QUIT CHOOSING WHOM DO YOU LOVE? Brian Darby is found dead on the kitchen floor. Tessa Leoni (state police trooper) claims that her husband was shot in self-defense.

The Jungle by Clive Cussler, Jack du Brul

The Jungle

By:

Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon crew of mercenaries are hired by the Indonesian businessman to free his son from the Taliban's grip in this #1 New York Times-bestselling adventure series.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

A Discovery Of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery Of Witches

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Buy one of the New York Times-bestselling All Souls Trilogy - "a wonderful imaginative grown-up fantasy with all of the magic of Harry Potter or Twilight" (People). Deborah Harkness's brilliant debut, A Discovery of Witches is now available.

March 16, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 16, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Konami

Dragon Age II

Dragon Age II

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

The Binding of Isaac

The Binding of Isaac

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Roguelike, dungeon crawl, shooter, action-adventure

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation

Platform: Nintendo DS

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Dirt 3

Dirt 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

history

Who was the US President on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 2011?

On March 16, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

Find out more about March 16th

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for March 2011?

March 2011 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.

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