March 29, 2016 is the 89th day of the year. There are 277 days remaining until the end of the year.
This day in history:
1848 – Niagara Falls stopped flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam.
1906 – In the United States, 500,000 coal miners walked off the job seeking higher wages.
1932 – Jack Benny made his radio debut.
1962 – Jack Paar made his final appearance on the “Tonight” show.
1983 – Erno Rubik was granted a patent for his Magic Cube. (U.S. Patent 4,378,116)
1987 – Hulk Hogan took 11 minutes, 43 seconds to pin Andre the Giant in front of 93,136 at Wrestlemania III fans at the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI.
1993 – Clint Eastwood won his first Oscars for best film and best director for the film “Unforgiven.”
1999 – The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 10,000 mark for the first time.
The zodiac sign for March 29 is Aries.
- Astrological symbol: Ram. This is the symbolism of courage and impulsivity coupled with strength.
- Ruling body: Mars. This planet reflects goal orientation and nicety. It also suggests the adaptability component.
- Element: Fire. Empowerment and confidence.
- Lucky day: Tuesday. This day is representative for the adventurous nature of Aries.
- Motto: I am, I do!
Happy birthday to anyone born on this day!
Nancy Roe
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