Notable people born on March 16

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People born on this day

James MadisonPresident of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)Born in 1751 · View source ↗1751

Sully PrudhommeFrench poet, Nobel prize for literature winner 1901 (1839–1907)Born in 1839 · View source ↗1839

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on March 16, 2026

Moon phaseWaning crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction8 %

Distance to the Moon385,100 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacPiscesTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSts. Hilarius and TatianusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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