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What Happened on March 16, 1834

Historical Events

Darwin Arrives in the Falklands

Charles Darwin, aboard HMS Beagle, anchors in the recently British-acquired Falklands Islands for the first time

Famous Birthdays

  • James Hector, Scottish geologist (d. 1907)

About March 16, 1834

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 190 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces