On this day in Europe - 16 March
16 March 2026
On this day in 1872, Wanderers F.C. wins the first English FA Cup, the world’s oldest football competition.
On this day in 1935, Adolf Hitler reintroduces conscription and, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, orders Germany to rearm itself.
On this day in 2014, in a controversial and unrecognised referendum, voters in Crimea choose to secede from Ukraine and join the Russian Federation, leading to Russia’s annexation of the territory.
On this day in 1935, Adolf Hitler reintroduces conscription and, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, orders Germany to rearm itself.
On this day in 2014, in a controversial and unrecognised referendum, voters in Crimea choose to secede from Ukraine and join the Russian Federation, leading to Russia’s annexation of the territory.