Monday, March 16, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 76th day and 3rd month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 16th day of Spring and there are 77 days left until Summer. March 16, 2020 zodiac sign is Pisces. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about March 16, 2020, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at March 16 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 76th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Monday of 2020 |
| Week index | 11th week of 2020 |
| Season | 16th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces ♓ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Neptune |
| Numerology | 5 |
| March Birthstone | Aquamarine |
| March Birth flower | Daffodil |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write March 16, 2020, in Roman numerals: IIIXVIMMXX (month-day, year)
March 16th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for March 16 is Pisces ♓. Pisces' strengths are: compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise. While the weaknesses are: fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality, can be a victim or a martyr. Neptune is the ruling planet of Pisces.
Top news headlines from March 16, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- UK coronavirus crisis ‘to last until spring 2021 and could see 7.9m hospitalised’
- Scholastic is offering free online courses so your kids can keep learning while schools are closed
- Garcetti orders closures of bars, gyms, theaters, in-person dining in restaurants to contain coronavirus
- Coronavirus: anger in Germany at report Trump seeking exclusive vaccine deal
- Romney proposes giving $1K to every US adult amid coronavirus
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on March 16th:
DeAndre Hopkins Donald Glover Presents Lorenzo Brino Nyc schools closed California NJ curfew
March 16th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on March 16.
Battle of Khanua: Mughal Emperor Babur defeats Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga consolidating Mughal power.English Long Parliament disbands.
King Gustav III of Sweden is shot by Count Anckarstrom at a masked ball at the Opera; he dies on March 29.
Stock markets on March 16, 2020
the US stock market closed lower for the day, with Dow ending the day 729 points, or 3.55% lower at 20188.52. Nasdaq Composite finished down 6.83%. The S&P 500 ended down 5.00%Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
March 16, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Mar 16, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
oh my god, the chicago aquarium closed due to coronavirus, so they let the penguins run around and check out the other exhibits. (staff was present.) pic.twitter.com/YGa8CugymE
— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) March 16, 2020
please stop this unnecessary panic buying. look at who you’re affecting.
please stop this unnecessary panic buying. look at who you’re affecting.
please stop this unnecessary panic buying. look at who you’re affecting. pic.twitter.com/WiTqX0A9b5
— queen quen (@quenblackwell) March 16, 2020
Social Distancing…
CGI by @juan_delcan pic.twitter.com/c3ZaH2YBWP
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 15, 2020
March 16, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "The Box" by Roddy Ricch.
March 16 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
March 16, 2020 life path number is 5. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
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