March 16th (1988) was a Wednesday. It's the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 290 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 16th March, 1988
» Iran-Contra Affair: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and Vice Admiral John Poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy (crime) known as conspiracy to defraud the United States.
» Halabja poison gas attack: The Kurdish town of Halabjah in Iraq is attacked with a mix of poison gas and nerve agents on the orders of Saddam Hussein, killing 5000 people and injuring about 10000 people.
» The Troubles: Ulster loyalism Ulster loyalist militant Michael Stone (loyalist) Michael Stone Milltown Cemetery attack attacks a Provisional IRA funeral in Belfast with pistols and grenades. Three people are killed and more than 60 wounded. The attack was
Famous Birthdays on March 16 in 1988
» Jhené Aiko, American singer-songwriter (Cocaine 80s)
» Brett DiBiase, American wrestler and referee
» Jessica Gregg, Canadian speed skater
» Patrick Herrmann (footballer born 1988) e.g Patrick Herrmann, German footballer