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What happened today in history (March 16): Babur defeated the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga in the battle of Khanua, South Africa Mozambique signed a non-attack pact, 24 Pakistani Army soldiers died in Rawalpindi and more

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Today in History, March 16: It is rightly said that life is about learning new things every day. Keeping this thought in mind, we will present some historical facts about today that you will find intriguing enough to read more about them.

On this day in history, Israel officially returned Jericho to Palestinian control, Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-Shing announced his retirement at age 89, and Kristi Yamaguchi won the World Women’s Figure Skating Championship in Munich. In the section below you will find many other events that happened on this day.

Historical events on this day

In 1527, Mughal Emperor Babur defeated a Rajput force led by Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanua.
In 1792, King Gustav III of Sweden was shot by Count Jacob Johan Anckarström at a masked ball at the Opera House.
In 1984, South Africa and Mozambique signed a non-aggression pact.
In 2005, Israel officially returned Jericho to Palestinian control.
In 2012, a Turkish NATO helicopter crashed into a house, killing 10 people on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan.
In 2013, 24 Pakistan Army soldiers died in Rawalpindi after their bus fell into a ravine.
In 2016, US President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to be a Supreme Court Justice.
In 2017, former US President Donald Trump’s second entry ban was rejected by two federal courts.
In 2018, Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-Shing announced his retirement at the age of 89.
In 2020, a COVID-19 study by Imperial College London found that the method of migration could lead to 250,000 deaths in the UK.

Sports event today

In 1991, Kristi Yamaguchi won the World Women’s Figure Skating Championship in Munich.
In 2008, Georgia defeated Arkansas 66-57 in the 49th SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
In 2012, Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to score 100 international centuries.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1919, Frank Wedekind’s play “Elius Erweckung” premiered in Hamburg.
In 1938, Noël Coward’s musical “Operette” premiered in London.
In 1949, Johnny Belinda, Laurence Olivier and Jane Wyman won Oscars at the 6th Golden Globes.

Notable deaths on this day

S.No	Year of death	Personality
first	37 BC	Tiberius was a Roman Emperor famous for his military achievements. He commanded successful campaigns in many parts of Europe.
2	1999	Gratien Gélinas is a Canadian writer, actor, director and producer whose major credits include Tit-Coq, Bousille et les Justes and Hier.
3	2010	Elena Tairova is a chess player who was awarded the title of Women’s Grandmaster in 2006 and International Grandmaster in 2007 by FIDE.
4	2015	Jack Haley is an American professional basketball player who served as an assistant coach for the New Jersey Nets and as a television announcer for the Lakers.
5	2016	Frank Sinatra Jr. is a famous American singer, songwriter and actor of the 20th and 21st centuries, best known for the songs The People You Never Get to Love and Walking Happy

Famous birthdays on this day

S.No	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1926	Jerry Lewis was a comedian who rose to fame as one of the hugely popular duo ‘Martin and Lewis’ in the 1950s.
2	1967	Lauren Graham is an American actress and author best known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore on the popular television series Gilmore Girls.
3	1971	Alan Tudyk is an American actor best known for his role as ‘Dr. Noah Werner’ in the sitcom ‘Suburgatory’ and ‘Hoban Washburne’ in the space drama ‘Firefly’.
4	1984	Aisling Bea is an Irish actress, writer and stand-up comedian who starred in the 2017 hit comedy show ‘Taskmaster’.
5	1986	Alexandra Daddario is an American actress, best known for her role as Annabeth Chase in the film series ‘Percy Jackson.
6	1994	Kaare Vedvik is a Norwegian professional gridiron football placekicker and punter for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
7	2000	Jalen Smith is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 16)?

Babur defeated the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanua, South Africa and Mozambique signed a non-attack pact, 24 Pakistan Army soldiers were killed in Rawalpindi, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (March 16)?

American actress Lauren Graham, American basketball player Jalen Smith, comedian Jerry Lewis and many famous people were born on this day.

What artistic and cultural events happened today?

Frank Wedekind’s play “Elius Erweckung” premiered in Hamburg, Noël Coward’s musical “Operette” premiered in London, etc.

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