Saturday, 16th March 1985 in Stockholm
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! Explore 54 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm brings partly cloudy with temperatures between -4°C and 0°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter 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 Stockholm, SE.
On 16 March 1985, Stockholm experienced partly cloudy conditions typical of early spring in Sweden. The city, situated on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, serves as Sweden's capital and largest metropolitan area. The weather aligned with the zodiac sign Pisces, while the moon reached its first quarter phase.
Throughout history, 16 March has marked significant moments in European and global affairs. In 1978, former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti and the Red Brigades, an event that would profoundly affect Italian politics and society. More recently, in 2002, Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina's works Johannes-Ostern and Johannes-Passion premiered in Hamburg, showcasing collaborations between the Mariinsky Theatre and NDR soloists and orchestras.
The date carries weight in twentieth-century history as well, encompassing moments of tragedy, political upheaval and cultural achievement. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any given date and location, making it a resource for understanding how specific days have shaped our world.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 16th March 1985
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 first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (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 1985 would be 41 years old today — just 14,992 days into life, which is roughly 359,816 hours, 21,589,006 minutes, or 1,295,340,366 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
- Jhené Aiko, American singer-songwriter and rapper (1988)
- Jessica Gregg, Canadian speed skater (1988)
- Patrick Herrmann, German footballer (1988)
- Agustín Marchesín, Argentinian footballer (1988)
- Jiří Tlustý, Czech ice hockey player (1988)
- Fabien Lemoine, French football player (1987)
- Alexandra Daddario, American actress (1986)
- Toney Douglas, American basketball player (1986)
- Kenny Dykstra, American wrestler (1986)
- T. J. Jordan, American basketball player (1986)
Lives Remembered on 16th March
- Jigger Statz, American baseball player (born 1897) (1988)
- Mickey Thompson, American race car driver (born 1928) (1988)
- Roger Sessions, American composer, critic, and educator (born 1896) (1985)
- Eddie Shore, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1902) (1985)
- Arthur Godfrey, American actor and television host (born 1903) (1983)
- Fred Rose, Polish-Canadian politician (born 1907) (1983)
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)