December 16 is the 350th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel in Bombay opened, Kazakhstan became independent from the Soviet Union, and the F-4 Tuscaloosa tornado hit Tuscaloosa Alabama. Famous birthdays include Krysten Ritter, Theo James, and Zara Larsson. December 16 also marks National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.