What Happened on March 16, 1834

Historical Events

Darwin Arrives in the Falklands

Charles Darwin, aboard HMS Beagle, anchors in the recently British-acquired Falklands Islands for the first time

Famous Birthdays

  • James Hector, Scottish geologist (d. 1907)
Born in 1834
1834 Highlights

About March 16, 1834

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces