Saturday, 16th March 1991 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 rainy with temperatures between 9°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous 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 16th March, significant historical events have marked this date across centuries. In 1978, former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti and the Red Brigades, an event that would dominate Italian politics for fifty-five days. More recently, in 2003, American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israel Defense Forces armored bulldozer in Rafah whilst protesting the demolition of a Palestinian house, an incident that sparked international controversy and debate about civilian casualties in conflict zones.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, sits on the Thames and serves as a major global centre for finance, culture and politics. The city's influence extends across multiple sectors and continents, making it one of the world's most significant metropolitan areas.
On this specific date in London, the weather was rainy, typical of early spring conditions in the capital. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, advancing towards fullness, whilst the zodiac sign was Pisces, characterising the period between late February and late March.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 16th March 1991
Small adjustments compound into unforeseen directions.
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 waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Metal).
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 1991 would be 35 years old today — just 12,803 days into life, which is roughly 307,280 hours, 18,436,825 minutes, or 1,106,209,520 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
- Camilo, Colombian singer (1994)
- Joel Embiid, Cameroonian basketball player (1994)
- Sierra McClain, American actress (1994)
- George Ford, English rugby union player (1993)
- Marine Lorphelin, French model and beauty queen, Miss France 2013 (1993)
- Tim Hardaway Jr., American basketball player (1992)
- Brett Davern, American actor (1992)
- Chris Boswell, American football player (1991)
- Reggie Bullock, American basketball player (1991)
- Admir Mehmedi, Swiss footballer (1991)
Lives Remembered on 16th March
- Eric Show, American baseball player (born 1956) (1994)
- Yves Rocard, French physicist and engineer (born 1903) (1992)
- Chris Austin, American country singer (born 1964) (1991)
- Jean Bellette, Australian artist (born 1908) (1991)
- Ernst Bacon, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1898) (1990)
- Jigger Statz, American baseball player (born 1897) (1988)
- Mickey Thompson, American race car driver (born 1928) (1988)
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?
- Iran–Contra affair: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and Vice Admiral John Poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States. (1988)
- Halabja chemical attack: The Kurdish town of Halabja in Iraq is attacked with a mix of poison gas and nerve agents on the orders of Saddam Hussein, killing 5,000 people and injuring about 10,000 people. (1988)
- The Troubles: Ulster loyalist militant Michael Stone attacks a Provisional IRA funeral in Belfast with pistols and grenades. Three persons, one of them a member of PIRA, are killed, and more than 60 others are wounded. (1988)
- Associated Press newsman Terry Anderson is taken hostage in Beirut; he is not released until December 1991. (1985)
- William Buckley, the CIA station chief in Lebanon, is kidnapped by Hezbollah; he later dies in captivity. (1984)