Historical Events
- NJ Devils' Dave Andreychuk is 26th NHL to score 500 goals
- Sandline affair: On Bougainville Island, soldiers of commander Jerry Singirok arrest Tim Spicer and his mercenaries of the Sandline International.
1997 Highlights
About March 16, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces