March 16th

• 1521

  Magellan reaches the Philippines, killed by natives next month.

• 1621

  Native American chief visits Plymouth colony.

• 1792

  King Gustav III of Sweden shot at masked ball, dies Mar 29. View Post →

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• 1920

  1 Acre Park in Bronx renamed Melrose Park.

• 1966

  Gemini 8 conducts 1st spacecraft docking; flight aborted after failure.

• 2023

  Wall Street banks deposit $30 billion in First Republic Bank amid banking jitters.

• 2023

  Houston Zoo's oldest resident Mr Pickles fathers three rare tortoises.

• 1994

  Tonya Harding pleads guilty to hindering prosecution, fined $100k.

• 1955

  NHL's Maurice Richard suspended; ensuing riot.