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Historical Events on March 16

6 notable historical events happened on March 16 throughout history.

11 famous birthdays on March 16 — including Francisco Pizarro, James Madison, Sully Prudhomme

20th Century3 events

1934
war

6th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1932/1933

1968
war

My Lai Massacre — 1968 U.S. war crime during the Vietnam War

1988
general

Halabja massacre — massacre against the Kurdish people that took place in Halabja, Iraq on March 16, 1988

21st Century3 events

2008
sports

2008 Australian Grand Prix — 786th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix

2014
general

2014 Crimean status referendum — referendum on status within Ukraine

2014
general

2014 Australian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2014