Historical Events
- Blizzard hits North Dakota & Minnesota killing 60
- National Gallery of Art opens in Washington, D.C.
Shostakovich Honored
Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Shostakovich receives the Stalin Prize
Famous Birthdays
Bernardo Bertolucci (1941-2018)
Italian director (Last Tango in Paris, The Last Emperor), born in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Robert Guéï, Military ruler and President of the Ivory Coast (1999-2001), born in Kabakouma, Man Department, French West Africa (d. 2002)
About March 16, 1941
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
