May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 229 days remain until the end of the year. 946 – Emperor Suzaku abdicates the throne in favor of his …

Historical events for the 16th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 16.

2014年5月17日 · May 16 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote of the Day, Word of the Day and more!

2012年5月16日 · The Dambusters Raid, end of the Sino-Soviet split, the first Oscars, stem cells and other historical events, facts, birthdays and deaths from May 16.

On this day in 1943, Nazi troops quelled the month-long Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, in which Polish Jews and partisan fighters, led by Mordecai Anielewicz and the Jewish Fighting Organization, …

Discover what happened on May 16 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Famous birthdays for the 16th of May. See which celebrities, historical figures, scientists and criminals were born on May 16.