Famous Birthdays
- César Vallejo, Peruvian-French poet and novelist (Los Heraldos Negros; Trilce; Russia in 1931), born in Santiago de Chuco, Peru (d. 1938)
- James Petrillo, American labor leader (American Federation of Musicians president, 1940-58), and radio orchestra music director (WBBM Chicago), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel F. Miller, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), dies at 64
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights
About March 16, 1892
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces