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2020

For the first time, the number of people infected with and deaths from COVID-19 worldwide exceeded those in China: 86,000 versus 80,600, and 3,241 versus 3,208.

1996

The Montreal Canadiens play their first game in their new arena, the Bell Centre.

1988

The Iraqi armed forces use chemical weapons against the Kurdish population of Halabja, killing 5,000 civilians. This is the deadliest use of chemical weapons in history.

1968

Robert F. Kennedy announces that he will run for U.S. president.

General Motors produces its 100-millionth car, an Oldsmobile Toronado.

1955

Maurice “Rocket” Richard of the Canadiens is suspended by NHL President Clarence Campbell, sparking a riot among fans in Montreal.

1935

Adolf Hitler orders the rearmament of Germany, thereby violating the Treaty of Versailles.

1872

The Wanderers F.C. win the world’s first soccer tournament by defeating the Royal Engineers A.F.C. 1–0 in London.

1649

Jesuit priest Jean de Brébeuf (1593–1649) is tortured by the Iroquois in St. Louis. He dies around 4:00 p.m. after being burned alive. He is canonized in 1930.

It happened on… March 16

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