Caroline Herschel, German-English astronomer (died 1848)

Caroline Lucretia Herschel was a German astronomer, whose most significant contributions to astronomy were the discoveries of several comets, including the periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, which bears her name. She was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout her career.

March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 290 days remain until the end of the year.