Saturday, 16th March 1946 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 54 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings cloudy with temperatures between -1°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 16th March in London, GB.
On 16 March 1946, London lay under cloudy skies as the city continued its recovery from wartime destruction. The date marks a significant point in modern history, intersecting with several pivotal moments across the twentieth century. In 1978, former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti and members of the Red Brigades, an event that would grip the nation for fifty-five days and fundamentally shake Italy's political landscape. Nearly a quarter century later, in 2002, Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern premiered in Hamburg, showcasing her distinctive musical voice through a collaboration between soloists, choirs and orchestras from the Mariinsky Theatre and the NDR. These events, separated by decades, illustrate the complex tapestry of European cultural and political development during this period.
London, the capital of England and one of Europe's most significant cities, has served as a major centre of commerce, politics and culture for centuries. The city's influence extended globally throughout the twentieth century, shaping international affairs and artistic movements alike. The weather on this March day was cloudy, typical of early spring in the English capital. Those born on 16 March fall under the zodiac sign of Pisces, and the moon was in its waning crescent phase, a time traditionally associated with reflection and completion.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 16th March 1946
Repetition reveals what hurry conceals.
Fortune of the Day
16th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 16 March blend Piscean sensitivity with pronounced intuitive power. The Moon's influence deepens their emotional awareness, making them perceptive interpreters of human dynamics. Though dreamy by nature, they carry subtle leadership qualities that set them apart from typical water-sign natives.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their gifts include empathy, imaginative vision, and spiritual openness. They navigate emotional subtleties with remarkable ease. Yet they struggle with practical boundaries and can become lost in fantasy rather than facing reality. Their tendency to absorb others' feelings may drain their energy.
Love People born this day crave profound emotional and spiritual intimacy. They give generously in relationships and need partners who honour their inner world. Their challenge lies in maintaining realistic expectations rather than projecting idealized versions onto their partners.
Caree & Finance These individuals flourish in creative, healing, or service-oriented work. Art, counselling, spirituality, and humanitarian roles suit their gifts perfectly. Financial management rarely excels naturally—they benefit from pragmatic advisors who can handle practical details they overlook.
Health Emotional balance directly influences physical wellbeing; stress and unprocessed feelings manifest somatically. Meditation, creative expression, and natural settings restore their equilibrium. These natives thrive when they channel their sensitivity into meaning rather than allowing it to become overwhelming.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Fire).
Fun Facts About 16th March
Name Days in Your Language: Bailee, Bailey, Baylee, Bayley, Melisa, Melissa, Melita, Melyta, Millicent, Millie, Missy
Someone born on this day in 1946 would be 80 years old today — just 29,237 days into life, which is roughly 701,696 hours, 42,101,796 minutes, or 2,526,107,800 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 75. day of the year.
There are 290 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 11 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 16th March
- Erik Estrada, American actor (1949)
- Victor Garber, Canadian actor and singer (1949)
- Elliott Murphy, American-French singer-songwriter and journalist (1949)
- Michael Owen Bruce, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1948)
- Richard Desjardins, Canadian singer-songwriter and director (1948)
- Catherine Quéré, French politician (1948)
- Sigmund Groven, Norwegian harmonica player and composer (1946)
- Mary Kaldor, English economist and academic (1946)
- J. Z. Knight, American New Age teacher and author (1946)
- Guesch Patti, French singer (1946)
Lives Remembered on 16th March
- Émilie Dequenne, Belgian actress (born 1981) (2025)
- Jesse Colin Young, American singer and songwriter (born 1941) (2025)
- Dick Dale, American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (born 1937) (2019)
- Louise Slaughter, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York (born 1929) (2018)
- Lewis Rowland, American neurologist (born 1925) (2017)
- Alexander Esenin-Volpin, Russian-American mathematician and poet (born 1924) (2016)
- Frank Sinatra Jr., American singer and actor (born 1944) (2016)
- Jack Haley, American basketball player and sportscaster (born 1964) (2015)
- Don Robertson, American pianist and composer (born 1922) (2015)
- Gary Bettenhausen, American race car driver (born 1941) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 16th March
- Christian feast day: Eusebia of Hamage
- Christian feast day: Finian Lobhar (Finian the Leper)
- Christian feast day: Heribert of Cologne
- Christian feast day: Hilarius of Aquileia
- Christian feast day: Jean de Brébeuf
- Christian feast day: Blessed John Amias and Robert Dalby
- Christian feast day: Julian of Antioch
- Christian feast day: March 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of the Book Smugglers (Lithuania)
- Remembrance day of the Latvian legionnaires (Latvia)
- Saint Urho's Day (Finnish Americans and Finnish Canadians)
What Happened on 16th March?
- A series of Boko Haram bombings leave 26 dead and 146 injured in Maiduguri, Nigeria. (2026)
- A fire breaks out in a nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, killing at least 59 people and injuring 155 others. (2025)
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, killing 4 people and injuring 225. (2022)
- Mariupol theatre airstrike during the siege of Mariupol. (2022)
- Atlanta spa shootings: Eight people are killed and one is injured in a trio of shootings at spas in and near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. A suspect is arrested the same day. (2021)
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 2,997.10, the single largest point drop in history and the second-largest percentage drop ever at 12.93%, an even greater crash than Black Monday (1929). This follows the U.S. Federal Reserve announcing that it will cut its target interest rate to 0–0.25%. (2020)
- A bomb detonates in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 15 and injuring at least 30. (2016)
- Two suicide bombers detonate their explosives at a mosque during morning prayer on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing 24 and injuring 18. (2016)
- Crimea votes in a controversial referendum to secede from Ukraine to join Russia. (2014)
- Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first batter in history to score 100 centuries in international cricket. (2012)