Wednesday, 16th March 2005 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 drizzly with temperatures between 9°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Wednesday, 16th March in London, GB.
Wednesday, 16th March 2005 marks a significant date in modern history when peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israeli Defence Forces armoured bulldozer in Rafah whilst protesting the demolition of a Palestinian house in 2003. This tragic event highlighted the escalating tensions in the Middle East and drew international attention to the humanitarian costs of conflict. The repercussions of such incidents continue to shape discourse around civilian protection and military accountability decades later. In a different context, the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, the former Prime Minister of Italy, by the Red Brigades in 1978 represented a turning point in European political violence, demonstrating the reach and determination of radical extremist groups operating across the continent.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a major global centre of finance, culture and governance. The city has played a pivotal role in historical events ranging from political upheaval to cultural innovation across centuries.
On this particular date in London, conditions were drizzly with typical spring weather patterns. Those born under the Pisces zodiac sign would be at the tail end of their astrological season, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, gradually diminishing in luminosity as it progressed through its monthly cycle.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 16th March 2005
Current flows toward least resistance, yet reaches deepest places.
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 gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Wood).
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 2005 would be 21 years old today — just 7,688 days into life, which is roughly 184,533 hours, 11,072,028 minutes, or 664,321,693 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
- Kyle Hamilton, American football player (2001)
- Jalen Smith, American basketball player (2000)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Canadian baseball player (1999)
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin, English footballer (1997)
- Florian Neuhaus, German footballer (1997)
- Tyrel Jackson Williams, American actor (1997)
- Ajiona Alexus, American actress and singer (1996)
- Ivan Toney, English footballer (1996)
- Inga Janulevičiūtė, Lithuanian figure skater (1995)
- Camilo, Colombian singer (1994)
Lives Remembered on 16th March
- Bill Brown, Australian cricketer and soldier (born 1912) (2008)
- Ivan Dixon, American actor, director, and producer (born 1931) (2008)
- Gary Hart, American wrestler and manager (born 1942) (2008)
- Manjural Islam Rana, Bangladeshi cricketer (born 1984) (2007)
- Todd Bell, American football player (born 1958) (2005)
- Ralph Erskine, English architect, designed The London Ark (born 1914) (2005)
- Dick Radatz, American baseball player (born 1937) (2005)
- Vilém Tauský, Czech conductor and composer (born 1910) (2004)
- Rachel Corrie, American activist (born 1979) (2003)
- Ronald Ferguson, English captain, polo player, and manager (born 1931) (2003)
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)