Famous Birthdays
- Rick Reuschel, pitcher (NY Yankees)
Famous Deaths
- William Newzam Prior Nicholson, painter/engraver, dies
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About May 16, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
