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March 11, 2016

March 11, 2016, was a Friday. It was the 71st day of 2016. The decade was the 2010s.

8 years and 8 days have passed since March 11, 2016.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on March 11, 2016?

  • Soccer: Rafael Benítez is appointed as the new manager of Newcastle United.
  • The video game "Hitman" is released.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 11, 2016:

  • United States: "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake
  • United Kingdom: "7 Years" by Lukas Graham

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 11, 2016

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Work - Rihanna Featuring Drake
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • My House - Flo Rida
Play the top singles from 2016
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Zootopia

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Zootopia" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 2,930 days ago. Approximately 98 months have passed. It was the 71st day of 2016, in week 10. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 33 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to March 11, 2016

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is March 11, 2016, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In America, the song "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake is at the top of the singles charts, while "7 Years" by Lukas Graham is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Zootopia is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Prison Break", "Once Upon a Time", and "House of Cards". It's 2016, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Lukas Graham, Sia, Mike Posner, The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris.

A video called "Damn Daniel" has recently become a viral hit. In England, soccer player Adam Johnson has recently been found guilty of sexual activity with a child. Nate Diaz has defeated Conor McGregor after a round two submission at UFC 196.

News has just broke that the home of Pawn Stars personality Chumlee has been raided by police due to sexual assault allegations. During the search, police found multiple forms of illegal drugs, as well as a gun. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rob Ford, Johan Cruyff, Chyna, and Prince would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Dying Light", "Batman: Arkham Knight", "Assassin's Creed Syndicate", and "Just Cause 3".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Horrid Henry", "Henry Danger", and "Bunnicula". Children are playing with toys such as Cards Against Humanity, Max Tow Truck, Cool Baker Magic Mixer, and Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 11, 2016.

  • Record of the Year: 2016.

    Record of the Year: 2016

    "Hello" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2016's Record of the Year.
  • 2016 in music.

    2016 in music

    Popular music artists in 2016 included Justin Bieber, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna, Drake, Zayn, Lukas Graham, Mike Posner, Fifth Harmony, Desiigner, The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, DJ Snake, Bruno Mars, Adele, Ariana Grande and G-Eazy.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    The best NBA players in 2016 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, DeAndre Jordan, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard.
  • Margot Robbie.

    Margot Robbie

    Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2016.
  • Donald Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Donald Trump was named the Time Person of the Year for 2016 after he defeated Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2016, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suárez, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Gianluigi Buffon and Pepe.
  • 2016 in movies.

    2016 in movies

    Popular movies in 2016 included Arrival, Zootopia, La La Land, Moonlight, The Jungle Book, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets and Zoolander 2.
  • Moonlight.

    Moonlight

    "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on March 11, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 11, 2016.

  • February 11, 2016: Sia releases her single "Cheap Thrills", featuring Sean Paul.
  • February 12, 2016: The movie Zoolander No. 2 is released in movie theaters.
  • February 14, 2016: The "Ted Cruz-Zodiac Killer meme" takes off in popularity.
  • February 15, 2016: A statement by boxer Manny Pacquiao calling homosexuals "worse than animals" is aired on television.
  • February 16, 2016:
    • The game "Street Fighter V" is released.
    • The viral video "Damn Daniel" is uploaded by Joshua Holz.
  • February 18, 2016: Nike ends its partnership with boxer Manny Pacquiao following his recent homophobic comments about gay people being "worse than animals".
  • February 20, 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of 2016 US presidential campaign.
  • February 22, 2016: UK Prime Minister David Cameron announces the Brexit referendum date.
  • February 24, 2016: Facebook rolls out its new "reaction" buttons.
  • February 27, 2016: The media reports that singers Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne are dating.
  • February 28, 2016: Frank Kelly, who portrayed Father Jack Hackett in the sitcom Father Ted, passes away from a heart attack at the age of 77.
  • March 1, 2016: The game Heavy Rain is released on the PlayStation 4.
  • March 2, 2016: Soccer player Adam Johnson is found guilty of sexual activity with a child.
  • March 5, 2016: UFC 196: Nate Diaz defeats Conor McGregor.
  • March 7, 2016: NFL quarterback Peyton Manning announces his retirement.
  • March 9, 2016: Rapper Lil Yachty releases his debut mixtape "Lil Boat".
  • This date: March 11, 2016
  • March 17, 2016: British magician Paul Daniels dies as a result of a brain tumour.
  • March 18, 2016:
    • A court in Florida orders Gawker Media to pay Hulk Hogan $115 million in damages for invading his privacy.
    • American football player Tray Walker dies following a dirtbike accident in Miami, Florida.
  • March 22, 2016:
    • 31 people are killed when three coordinated nail bombings occur in the Belgian city of Brussels.
    • Former controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford passes away after a battle with cancer.
    • Rap musician and A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg passes away due to complications relating to diabetes.
  • March 24, 2016:
    • Soccer player Adam Johnson is sentenced to six years in prison for grooming and sexual activity with a girl aged 15.
    • Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away after a battle with cancer.
    • Comedian Garry Shandling dies from a pulmonary embolism.
  • March 25, 2016: The movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is released in movie theaters.
  • March 28, 2016: Oculus release their first consumer VR headset: Oculus Rift CV1.
  • March 30, 2016: Rihanna releases her song "Needed Me".
  • April 1, 2016: Indian television actress Pratyusha Banerjee is found hanging in her Mumbai apartment.
  • April 3, 2016: WrestleMania 32: Roman Reigns defeats Triple H to win the WWE Championship.
  • April 5, 2016:
    • Drake releases his single "One Dance".
    • Cheryl Tweedy announces that she is leaving "The X Factor".
  • April 7, 2016: Trent Harmon wins the 15th season of American Idol.
  • April 9, 2016: Rule The World (David Mullins) wins the 2016 Grand National.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 11, 2016, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 11, 2016 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
Television shows

TV series on March 11, 2016

TV audiences were watching the following shows on March 11, 2016:

TV shows from March 2016.

Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in March 2016

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2016

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2016.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Firewatch 2016
Firewatch
XCOM 2 2016
XCOM 2
The Witness 2016
The Witness
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Star Wars Battlefront 2015
Star Wars Battlefront
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on March 11, 2016?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2016.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 11, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 11.

Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch

Business magnate
Born on March 11, 1931
He turned 85 on this day in 2016.

Jimmy Iovine

Jimmy Iovine

Entrepreneur / record executive
Born on March 11, 1953
He turned 63 on this day in 2016.

Anissa Jones

Anissa Jones

Child actress Deceased
Born on March 11, 1958
She was not alive on this date.

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Actor
Born on March 11, 1969
He turned 47 on this day in 2016.

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Stunt performer
Born on March 11, 1971
He turned 45 on this day in 2016.

Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba

Soccer player
Born on March 11, 1978
He turned 38 on this day in 2016.

LeToya Luckett

LeToya Luckett

Singer
Born on March 11, 1981
She turned 35 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on March 11, 2016.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 11, 2016 was most likely conceived around June 19, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 11, 2016 is close to December 2, 2016.

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Stats for March 11, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 11, 2016:

  • 2,930 days have passed since this date.
  • 418 weeks have passed.
  • 253,152,000 seconds have passed since March 11, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 295,344,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 130,626,432,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 42,192,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,771,072 steps. That's roughly 9,676 miles!
  • Since this date, 3,037,824 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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