Famous Birthdays
- John Pope, American Major General (Union Army), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1892)
- Rosa Bonheur, French landscape painter (Buffalo Bill)
Famous Weddings
- Opera Composer (The Barber of Seville) Gioacchino Rossini marries 1st wife Opera Singer Isabella Colbran in Bologna
1822 Highlights
About March 16, 1822
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 198 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces