Historical Events
- Würzburg, Germany is 90% destroyed, with 5,000 dead, in only 20 minutes by British bombers
Famous Deaths
- Börries von Münchhausen, German poet and Nazi activist, dies from an intentional overdose of sleeping pills at 70
- Pierre Drieu la Rochelle, French writer and poet (Gilles), commits suicide at 52
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About March 16, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
