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- John Pope, American Major General (Union Army), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1892)
- Marie-Rosalie "Rosa" Bonheur, French animalière painter (The Horse Fair; Buffalo Bill), and sculptor, born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1899)
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Gioachino Rossini
Italian opera composer (The Barber of Seville) Gioachino Rossini weds 1st wife, opera singer Isabella Colbran, in Bologna, Papal States (now Italy)
Died in 1822 1822 Highlights
About March 16, 1822
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 202 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
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