Historical Events
German Rearmament
Adolf Hitler orders German rearmament in violation of The Treaty of Versailles
Life Begins at 8:40
Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg's musical "Life Begins at 8:40", starring Ray Bolger and Lulla Gear, closes at the Winter Garden Theatre, NYC, after 237 performances
- Scotland beats England, 10-7 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh to allow Ireland to win the Home Nations Rugby Championship with a 2-1 record
Famous Birthdays
- Teresa Berganza, Spanish mezzo-soprano (Rossini), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Aron Nimzowitsch, Latvian-born chess player (b. 1886)
- John Macleod, Scottish-Canadian physiologist (Nobel 1923), dies at 58
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About March 16, 1935
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
