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March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021, was a Tuesday. It was 3 years, 9 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on March 16, 2021:

  • 8 people are killed during a series of shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta.
  • German race driver Sabine Schmitz passes away from cancer at the age of 51.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 16, 2021:

  • United States: "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo
  • United Kingdom: "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 16, 2021

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
  • Up - Cardi B
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • 34+35 - Ariana Grande Feat. Doja Cat & Megan Thee Stallion
  • Go Crazy - Chris Brown & Young Thug
Play the top songs from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.
Raya and the Last Dragon

Top movie

The movie "Raya and the Last Dragon" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 1,378 days ago. Approximately 46 months have passed. It was the 75th day of 2021, in week 11. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 15 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to March 16, 2021

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter.

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, so many people are making plans to attend their local parade or visit a bar. The song "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Raya and the Last Dragon is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Paul Ritter, Nikki Grahame, DMX, and Prince Philip would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Goldbergs", "Better Call Saul", "Narcos: Mexico", and "Ted Lasso".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Resident Evil 3 (Remake)", "Final Fantasy VII Remake", "Ghost of Tsushima", and "Cyberpunk 2077". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Bubble Guppies", "Big City Greens", "The Adventures of Paddington", and "Danger Force". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 16, 2021, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 16, 2021 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 16, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on March 16, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 16, 2021.

  • February 14, 2021:
    • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce they are expecting a second baby.
    • Winter Storm Uri drops large amounts of snow across Texas and Oklahoma.
  • February 16, 2021: Bitcoin reaches $50,000 for the first time.
  • February 17, 2021: American radio personality Rush Limbaugh passes away from cancer at the age of 70.
  • February 19, 2021:
    • Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West after seven years of marriage.
    • The film Nomadland is released.
    • The LA County Sheriff's Department confirms that they are investigating singer Marilyn Manson due to allegations of domestic violence.
  • February 20, 2021: Winter Storm Uri: US President Joe Biden declares a major disaster in Texas.
  • February 22, 2021: French music duo "Daft Punk" announce their retirement.
  • February 23, 2021: Golfer Tiger Woods is injured in a single-car accident in California.
  • February 27, 2021: Anti-lockdown protests begin in Dublin, Ireland.
  • March 1, 2021: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is found guilty of corruption.
  • March 2, 2021: Mississippi and Texas announce that they are lifting mask mandates.
  • March 3, 2021: 33-year-old English woman Sarah Everard goes missing in South London.
  • March 5, 2021: Silk Sonic release the song "Leave the Door Open".
  • March 7, 2021: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are interviewed on the Oprah Winfrey show.
  • March 8, 2021: Former police officer Derek Chauvin goes on trial for the murder of George Floyd in May, 2020.
  • March 9, 2021: Piers Morgan storms off the breakfast programme "Good Morning Britain" after he is criticized for his comments on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
  • March 10, 2021: The body of 33-year-old English woman Sarah Everard is found near Ashford, Kent.
  • March 12, 2021: Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens is charged with the murder of Sarah Everard in London.
  • March 14, 2021: "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish wins Record of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
  • March 15, 2021: Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding reveals that her cancer is terminal and that she is unlikely to see another Christmas.
  • This date: March 16, 2021
  • March 19, 2021:
    • UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement.
    • Justin Bieber releases his album "Justice".
  • March 22, 2021: 10 people are killed during a mass shooting at a King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.
  • March 23, 2021:
    • A large container ship causes an obstruction after it runs aground in the Suez Canal in Egypt.
    • Actor George Segal dies at the age of 87.
  • March 24, 2021: Actress Jessica Walter passes away at the age of 80.
  • March 26, 2021:
    • Lil Nas X releases the song "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)".
    • Rugby: Wales win the 2021 Six Nations.
    • The video game "It Takes Two" is released.
  • March 29, 2021: A large container ship is freed after obstructing the Suez Canal in Egypt for six days.
  • April 1, 2021: Rapper Bhad Bhabie makes $1 million in six hours after opening an OnlyFans account.
  • April 2, 2021: Rapper DMX suffers an overdose at his home in New York.
  • April 4, 2021: It is confirmed that rapper DMX is in a vegetative state following a heart attack at his home in New York.
  • April 5, 2021:
    • It is announced that Q&A website "Yahoo! Answers" will be shutting down after 15 years.
    • English actor Paul Ritter dies from a brain tumor at the age of 54.
  • April 6, 2021: Media personality Kim Kardashian achieves billionaire status.
  • April 9, 2021:
    • Prince Philip passes away at the age of 99.
    • Rap star DMX dies at the age of 50.
    • English television personality Nikki Grahame dies at the age of 38 due to complications from anorexia.
  • April 10, 2021: Minella Times (Rachael Blackmore) wins the 2021 Grand National.
  • April 11, 2021: 20-year-old Daunte Wright is shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
  • April 14, 2021: American fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff dies in prison at the age of 82.
  • April 15, 2021: 8 people are killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Television shows

TV series on March 16, 2021

TV audiences were watching the following shows on March 16, 2021:

Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 16, 2021

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2021:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2021

Toys and games that were popular in 2021:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2021.

Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Call of Duty: Warzone 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 16.

James Madison

James Madison

US President Deceased
Born on March 16, 1751
He was not alive on this date.

Pat Nixon

Pat Nixon

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on March 16, 1912
She was not alive on this date.

Blu Cantrell

Blu Cantrell

Singer
Born on March 16, 1976
She turned 45 on this day in 2021.

Theo Walcott

Theo Walcott

Soccer player
Born on March 16, 1989
He turned 32 on this day in 2021.

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on March 16, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 16, 2021 was most likely conceived around June 23, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 16, 2021 is close to December 7, 2021.

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Stats for March 16, 2021

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 16, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 196 weeks have passed.
  • 119,059,200 seconds have passed since March 16, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 138,902,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 61,434,547,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 19,843,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,239,091 steps. That's roughly 4,551 miles.
  • 1,428,710 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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