Historical Events
- US college student Otto Warmbier is sentenced to 15 years hard labour for trying to steal a political poster, in Pyongyang, North Korea
Event of Interest
US President Barack Obama nominates Merrick Garland as Supreme Court Justice
Famous Deaths
- Cliff Michelmore, English television presenter and producer (Tonight; Day By Day), dies at 96
- Frank Sinatra, Jr., American singer and bandleaderr, dies at 72
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About March 16, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces