Famous Birthdays
- Hugh Plaxton, Canadian ice hockey left wing (Olympic gold 1928; Montreal Maroons) and politician (House of Commons of Canada 1935-40), born in Barrie, Ontario (d. 1982)
Famous Deaths
- N I Bobrikov, Russian governor-general in Finland, dies
1904 Highlights
About May 16, 1904
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
