Famous Birthdays
- John Holland, American actor (My Fair Lady, Chinatown), born in Fremont, Nebraska (d. 1993)
- Mohammed Roem, Indonesian politician (as Foreign Minister negotiated Roem–Van Roijen Agreement that led to independence), born in Parakan, Central Java (d. 1983)
About May 16, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus