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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 16 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on March 16(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is an English professional footballer.
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1997🎂 Birth
Florian Neuhaus
Florian Neuhaus is a German professional footballer.
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1999🎂 Birth
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian professional baseball player.
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2000🎂 Birth
Jalen Smith
Jalen Smith, an American basketball player, was born on March 16, 2000.
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2001🎂 Birth
Kyle Hamilton
Kyle Hamilton, an American football player, was born on March 16, 2001.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 16
Examples currently recorded for March 16 include Halabja Chemical Attack (1988), Shijiazhuang Bombings (2001), Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern (2002). View all events →
Birthdays on March 16
People recorded as born on March 16 include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Florian Neuhaus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 16: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 16?
- One event currently recorded for March 16 is: Halabja Chemical Attack.
- Who was born on March 16?
- People recorded as born on March 16 include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Florian Neuhaus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr..
- How many historical events are recorded for March 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 16.
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