Historical Events
- German submarines torpedo the unarmed French cross-channel packet 'Sussex'
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Hamilton, Swedish-American novelist (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Enrique Granados, Spanish concert pianist, and composer (Goyescas), drowns crossing the English Channel when his ferry is sunk by a German torpedo attack at 48
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About March 24, 1916
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
