Deaths on March 16

George Bähr, German architect, designed the Dresden Frauenkirche (b. 1666)

George Bähr (15 March 1666 – 16 March 1738) was a German architect.

15 Apr

George Frideric Handel
Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel receives its premiere performance in London, England.
24 May

Aldersgate Day
John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day and a church service is generally held on the preceding Sunday.
25 May

Cresap's War
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners.
20 Jul

Lake Michigan
Canadian explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye reaches the western shore of Lake Michigan.