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What Happened on March 21, 1916

Historical Events

  • JP Van Limburg Stirum succeeds AWF Idenburg as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Famous Birthdays

  • Bismillah Khan [Qamaruddin Khan], Hindustani classical musician shehnai (a reeded woodwind instrument) player, born in Dumraon, British India (d. 2006)

Famous Deaths

  • Victor de Stuers, Dutch art historian (saved Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pear Earring"), dies at 72
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About March 21, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries