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 Prudhomme20th 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
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