What Happened on March 16, 1736

Famous Deaths

  • Giovanni Battista Pergolesi [Draghi], Italian Baroque organist, composer (Il Prigioniero Superbo; La serva padrona (The Maid Turned Mistress); Stabat Mater), dies from tuberculosis at 26 [some sources indicate date as 17th]
Died in 1736 1736 Highlights

About March 16, 1736

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 288 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces