Historical Events
- 1st British air hostess Daphne Kearley flies to France
- 61st Preakness: George Woolf aboard Bold Venture wins in 1:59
Famous Birthdays
- Karl Lehmann, German Catholic cardinal
- Philippe de Montebello, art exhibitionist (Treasures of Tut), born in Paris, France
- Roy Hudd, British comedian (Blood Beast Terror, Vampire Beast Craves Blood), born in Croydon, Surrey, England (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Julius Schreck, German Nazi military man (1st head of the SS), and confidant of Adolf Hitler, dies of meningitis at 37
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About May 16, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
