Historical Events
- Dutch merchant ship Tubantia torpedoed by German submarine & sinks in North Sea
- General Pershing and 15,000 troops chase Pancho Villa into Mexico
- University of Ghent taken under Dutch control
Famous Birthdays
- Fadil Hoxha, Yugoslav politician (d. 2001)
- Geert Lubberhuizen, Dutch publisher (Busy Bee), born in Schoten, Netherlands (d. 1984)
- Harry James, American swing-era bandleader, trumpeter and husband to Betty Grable, born in Albany, Georgia (d. 1983)
1916 Highlights
About March 15, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces