What happened on Friday March 16, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 16, 2012:

• Syrian uprising protests intensify On March 16, 2012, protests against the Syrian government intensified as activists marked the first anniversary of the uprising. Demonstrations were reported in various cities, including Deraa and Homs, despite heavy military presence. The government responded with increased security measures, leading to clashes between protesters and security forces. source: aljazeera.com
• Sachin Tendulkar achieves historic cricket milestone On March 16, 2012, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score 100 international centuries. He achieved this milestone during a match against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup, solidifying his status as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. source: espncricinfo.com
• Dharun Ravi convicted in Tyler Clementi hate crime case On March 16, 2012, Dharun Ravi was convicted on multiple counts, including invasion of privacy and bias intimidation, in the case involving the suicide of his roommate, Tyler Clementi. Ravi's actions, which included secretly recording Clementi's intimate encounter and sharing it online, led to widespread discussions on cyberbullying and LGBTQ+ rights. source: nytimes.com
• NATO Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan A Turkish NATO helicopter crashes into an Afghan house near Kabul, resulting in the tragic death of at least ten people, including a mother and two children, underscoring the civilian casualties in conflict zones.
• George Clooney Arrested in Sudan Embassy Protest American actor George Clooney was arrested during a protest outside the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, D.C., alongside other prominent activists like Nick Clooney, Martin Luther King III, and NAACP President Ben Jealous, drawing international attention to humanitarian issues.
• North Korea Satellite Launch Plan North Korea announces plans to launch a satellite in honor of Kim Il-Sung, the founder of the regime, potentially raising international tensions and concerns about missile technology.
• Archbishop of Canterbury to Retire Dr. Rowan Williams announces his retirement as Archbishop of Canterbury at the end of the year, concluding his leadership of the Anglican Church since 2003 and preparing to take up a position as Master of Magdalene College in Cambridge.
• Moldova Elects New President Nicolae Timofti becomes the fourth President of Moldova after nearly three years without an elected head of state, signaling a step towards political stability in the country.

Events in 2012

March 16, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 2012

March 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 16, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $584.72
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.91
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $207.03

Exchange Rates on March 16, 2012:

• 1 USD = 83.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9917 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9154 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3227 CNY
• 1 EUR = 109.82 JPY

March 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Stuttgart : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Union Berlin : 1 - 3
• Braunschweig - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Dresden : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal B - Cordoba : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Arles - Laval : 1 - 0
• Bastia - Amiens : 2 - 1
• Chateauroux - Le Havre : 1 - 0
• Clermont - Istres : 2 - 2
• Guingamp - Lens : 3 - 0

March 16, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 2012 can also be written as 3/16/2012 in the US and as 16/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 16, 2012:

• Takaaki Yoshimoto

  Influential Japanese intellectual known for his significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and critical theory during the mid-20th...

• Donald E. Hillman

  American colonel and pilot (b. 1918).

• Gino Girolomoni
• Muhammad Abd-al-Rahman Barker
• Giancarlo Cobelli
• Roberto Morinini

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on March 16th

March 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Katy Perry - Part Of Me

March 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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March 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 2012 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, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 03:23 am and setting at 02:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 2012

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Someone born on March 16, 2012 is:

14 years and 18 days old,

or 168 months and 18 days old,

or 733 weeks

or 5131 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 16, 2012.

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