Historical Events
- 89th Preakness: Bill Hartack aboard Northern Dancer wins in 1:56.8
- USSR performs nuclear Test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
- Verne Gagne beats Mad Dog Vachon in Omaha, to become NWA champ
Famous Birthdays
- Boyd Tinsley, American violinist and mandolin player (Dave Matthews Band, 1992-2018; Crystal Garden, 2015-), born in Charlottesville, Virginia
- John Salley, NBA star (Detroit Pistons)
About May 16, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Guy - Mary Wells
#1 Song: Juliet - Four Pennies
