March 16 in History
March 16 is the birthday of Kyle Hamilton (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Émilie Dequenne (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for March 16, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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The Xuande Emperor, ruler of Ming China was born in 1399, while Tiberius, Roman emperor died in AD 37.

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Famous people born on March 16
Famous people who died on March 16






2016
Frank Sinatra Jr. (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer, songwriter, conductor and actor (1944–2016)

2015
Jack Haley (basketball) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American professional basketball player (born 1964)

2015
Don Robertson (songwriter) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American songwriter and pianist (1922–2015)


2014
Donald Crothers (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Donald Crothers, American chemist and academic (born 1937)


2013
Jamal Nazrul Islam (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Bangladeshi theoretical physicist and mathematician (1939-2013)

2013
José Alfredo Martínez de Hoz (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Argentine lawyer, businessman, and economist (1925–2013)




2012
Donald E. Hillman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Donald E. Hillman, American colonel and pilot (born 1918)






2008
Gary Hart (wrestler) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American professional wrestler and manager (1942–2008)


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Editor's picks
Born on March 16
- 1399 — The Xuande Emperor, ruler of Ming China (died 1435)
- 1445 — Johann Geiler von Kaysersberg, Swiss priest and theologian (died 1510)
- 1465 — Kunigunde of Austria, Duchess of Bavaria (died 1520)
Died on March 16
- AD 37 — Tiberius, Roman emperor (born 42 BC)
- 455 — Valentinian III, Roman emperor (assassinated; b. 419)
- 455 — Heraclius, Roman courtier (primicerius sacri cubiculi )
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 16
Quick answers
Who was born on March 16? Kyle Hamilton (2001), Jalen Smith (2000), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1999).
Who died on March 16? Émilie Dequenne (2025), Jesse Colin Young (2025), Dick Dale (2019).
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