EVERYTHING YOU DO IS RIGHT DAY
On March 16th let National Everything You Do Is Right Day correct all the wrong of March 15th. We know that day may have been a difficult day as it was National Everything You Think is Wrong Day. But this holiday, you get to feel good about everything that you do. #EverythingYouDoIsRightDay
NATIONAL CURL CRUSH DAY
National Curl Crush Day on March 16th empowers everyone to be their own curl crush by loving and showing off their natural, gorgeous curls. #NationalCurlCrushDay
NATIONAL PANDA DAY
On March 16, National Panda Day draws attention to one of the world's unique bears. Pandas are also one of the world's most endangered and adored animals. Conservationists and animal lovers alike spread the word about the increasing efforts of the international community dedicated to protecting and restoring habitats. #NationalPandaDay
NATIONAL ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY
On March 16th, National Artichoke Hearts Day offers a tasty option to add flavor to any dish. #ArtichokeHeartsDay
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION DAY
March 16th recognizes National Freedom of Information Day annually during Sunshine Week. It also commemorates the birthday of President James Madison. #FreedomOfInformationDay
Coming on March 17, 2026
National Days
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
NATIONAL 3-D DAY
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 16
George Clymer (1739-1813) - Founding Father who signed the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.
James Madison (1751-1836) - The 4th President of the U.S.
Rebecca Cole (1846-1922) - The second Black woman to become a doctor in the U.S.
Alexander S. Wiener (1907-1976) - Physician known for his work in
immunohematology (Rh factor in blood).
Pat Nixon (1912-1993) - First Lady of the U.S. (President Richard Nixon).
Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) - Famous comedian.
Raymond Damadian (1936-1922) - Invented of the the MRI scanning machine.
Chuck Woolery (1941-2024) - Game show host and original host of Wheel of Fortune.
Erik Estrada (1949-Still Living) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as "Ponch" in the tv series CHiPs.
Lauren Graham (1967-Still Living) - Actress recognized for her role as "Lorelai Gilmore" on Gilmore Girls.
Memorable Events for March 16
1621 - Native American chief Samoset becomes the first Native American to make contact with white settlers at the Plymouth Colony.
1802 - The first U.S. Military Academy opens at West Point.
1926 - Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket at Auburn, Massachusetts.
1827 - The Freedom's Journal becomes the first printed newspaper owned and operated by African Americans begins publishing in NY City.
1850 - The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) is published.
1870 - Hiram R. Revels makes the first official speech by an African American in the U.S. Senate.
1876 - The first female boxing match is held in NY City between Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland.
1883 - Susan Hayhurst becomes first woman in the U.S. to graduate from a pharmacy college.
1934 - Congress passes the Migratory Bird Conservation Act.
1988 - Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and Vice Admiral John Poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. (Iron Contra).
1995 - Mississippi formally ratifies the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution and becomes the last state to abolition of slavery.
2020 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 2,997.10, the single largest point drop in history and the second-largest percentage drop ever at 12.93% since Black Monday (1929).
