What Happened on March 22, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • George Wyle [Bernard Weissman], American composer (The Ballad of Gilligan's Island"; "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), and orchestra leader (The Flip Wilson Show), born in New York City (d. 2003)

Famous Weddings

J. R. R. Tolkien

British author of "The Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien marries Edith Mary Bratt at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Warwick

1916 Highlights

About March 22, 1916

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries