1988⚡ Event
Halabja Chemical Attack
On March 16, 1988, Iraqi forces attacked the Kurdish town of Halabja with chemical weapons, killing up to 5,000 people during the Iran–Iraq War.
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What Happened on March 16?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 16 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 16(5)
2001⚡ Event
Shijiazhuang Bombings
A series of bomb blasts in Shijiazhuang, China, on March 16, 2001, resulted in the deaths of 108 people.
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2002⚡ Event
Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern
Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern premiered in Hamburg on March 16, 2002, alongside her Johannes-Passion.
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2003⚡ Event
Rachel Corrie Killed by Bulldozer
American peace activist Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli armored bulldozer in Rafah on March 16, 2003, while protesting house demolitions.
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2015⚡ Event
X Factor New Zealand Judges Fired
Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were fired from The X Factor New Zealand on March 16, 2015, after controversial comments to a contestant.
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Famous Birthdays on March 16(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian professional baseball player.
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2001🎂 Birth
Kyle Hamilton
Kyle Hamilton, an American football player, was born on March 16, 2001.
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Notable Deaths on March 16(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Louise Slaughter
Louise Slaughter was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
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2019🕊️ Death
Dick Dale
Dick Dale was an American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jesse Colin Young
Jesse Colin Young is an American singer and songwriter.
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March 16 in History
March 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1988 to the present day.
Major Events on March 16
Among the most notable events on March 16: Halabja Chemical Attack (1988), Shijiazhuang Bombings (2001), Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern (2002). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 16
Notable figures born on March 16 include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Florian Neuhaus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 16
Remembered figures who died on March 16 include Lewis Rowland, Louise Slaughter, Dick Dale. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 16?
- March 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 16?
- One of the most notable events on March 16 is: Halabja Chemical Attack.
- Who was born on March 16?
- Famous figures born on March 16 include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Florian Neuhaus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr..
- How many historical events happened on March 16?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 16, spanning centuries of world history.
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