births
March 16, 1797
Alaric Alexander Watts, English poet and journalist (died 1864)
Alaric Alexander Watts
Alaric Alexander Watts was a British poet and journalist, born in London. His life was dedicated to newspaper creation and editing, and he was seen as a conservative writer. His newspaper ventures failed and led him to bankruptcy, until he received a pension from his friend, Lord Aberdeen.
March 16
March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 290 days remain until the end of the year.