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March 31, 2016

March 31, 2016, was a Thursday. It was 8 years, 7 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Popular songs

On March 31, 2016, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake
  • United Kingdom: "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner

The music charts on March 31, 2016

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Work - Rihanna Featuring Drake
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
  • My House - Flo Rida
  • 7 Years - Lukas Graham
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".

Facts

This date occurred 3,158 days ago. Approximately 105 months have passed. It was the 91st day of 2016, in week 13. 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. 35 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 31, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is March 31, 2016, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer.

In America, the song "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 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 "Suits", "The Americans", "The Originals", and "Power". 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. The 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries have become a three-horse race between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are battling it out to become the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.

ISIS has struck the Belgium city of Brussels with three coordinated suicide bombings, leaving 32 people dead. The hashtag #JeSuisBruxelles (#IamBrussels) is currently being used on Twitter to show support. Meanwhile, several famous structures around the world are being illuminated with the colours of the Belgian flag. Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff has died after a battle with cancer. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Chyna, Prince, Muhammad Ali, and Kimbo Slice would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Fallout 4", "Just Cause 3", "Tom Clancy's The Division", and "Dark Souls III". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Bubble Guppies", "Sheriff Callie's Wild West", and "Stuck in the Middle". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox One, Paw Patrol Lookout HQ, Kidizoom Smartwatch, and MiP (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 31, 2016, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 31, 2016 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 31, 2016.

  • Belgian attacks.

    Belgian attacks

    On March 22nd, 2016, Islamic terrorist group ISIL detonated three nail bombs in Brussels, Belgium. 31 people were killed in the attacks.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 31, 2016.

  • 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".
  • March 11, 2016:
    • The video game "Hitman" is released.
    • Soccer: Rafael Benítez is appointed as the new manager of Newcastle United.
  • 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".
  • This date: March 31, 2016
  • April 1, 2016: Indian television actress Pratyusha Banerjee is found dead in her Mumbai apartment (suicide).
  • 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.
  • April 12, 2016: Mekayla Bali (16) goes missing in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • April 13, 2016: Kobe Bryant plays his final NBA game.
  • April 15, 2016: The 2016 remake of The Jungle Book is released in movie theaters.
  • April 16, 2016:
    • Football: After 24 years, Aston Villa are relegated from the Premier League.
    • 676 people are killed after a 7.8 earthquake strikes Ecuador.
  • April 17, 2016: Actor Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard issue an awkward apology video for bringing their dogs into Australia without declaring them.
  • April 20, 2016: Former WWF wrestler Chyna is found dead at her apartment following an accidental drug overdose.
  • April 21, 2016: American singer Prince passes away due a fentanyl overdose at the age of 57.
  • April 22, 2016: The Paris Agreement is signed by 174 countries and the European Union.
Television shows

Television shows in March 2016

In March 2016, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from March 2016.

Lucifer
Lucifer
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in March 2016

If you were a kid on March 31, 2016, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Toys

Toys in 2016

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2016.

Dark Souls III 2016
Dark Souls III
Hitman 2016
Hitman
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

Were you born on March 31, 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 31, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 31.

Rene Descartes

Rene Descartes

Philosopher Deceased
Born on March 31, 1596
He was not alive on this date.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer Deceased
Born on March 31, 1685
He was not alive on this date.

William Daniels

William Daniels

Actor
Born on March 31, 1927
He turned 89 on this day in 2016.

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Actor
Born on March 31, 1943
He turned 73 on this day in 2016.

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Actress
Born on March 31, 1948
She turned 68 on this day in 2016.

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Actor
Born on March 31, 1971
He turned 45 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on March 31, 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 31, 2016 was most likely conceived around July 9, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 31, 2016 is close to December 22, 2016.

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Stats for March 31, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 31, 2016:

  • 3,158 days have passed since this date.
  • 451 weeks have passed.
  • 272,854,800 seconds have passed since March 31, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 318,330,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 140,793,076,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 45,475,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 23,465,513 steps. That's roughly 10,429 miles.
  • 3,274,258 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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