Discover the events, people, discoveries and turning points connected to this date in history.
Events are ordered by year, starting with the earliest recorded item for this date.
The premiership of Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle , began in March 1754 following the sudden death of his brother, Henry Pelham. As a prominent Whig statesman, Newcastle stepped into the role of Prime Minister during a period of transition, inheriting the leadership of a government that had been shaped by his brother’s long-standing influence. His tenure lasted until November 1756, se...
Read moreThe Dawn of Liquid Propulsion On 16 March 1926, Robert H. Goddard achieved a pivotal breakthrough in aerospace engineering by successfully launching the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket in Massachusetts. While the flight itself was brief—lasting only a few seconds and reaching a modest altitude—it served as a definitive proof of concept for a technology that would eventually define the space ag...
Read moreOn 16 March 1926 , American physicist Robert Goddard achieved a significant milestone in the history of aerospace engineering by successfully launching the world's first liquid-fuelled rocket. Conducted in Auburn, Massachusetts , this experimental flight represented a decisive shift in propulsion technology, moving beyond the limitations of traditional solid-fuel rockets. By utilising a combinatio...
Read moreA New Direction for Cinema When Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless arrived in cinemas on 16 March 1960, it did more than simply debut a new feature; it fundamentally altered the trajectory of international film language. By discarding the rigid technical conventions that had long dominated the industry, the production offered a raw, kinetic energy that felt entirely disconnected from the polished studio...
Read more