Famous Birthdays
- David Ford, English singer-songwriter (Songs for the Road), born in Dartford, Kent, England
- Jim Sturgess, British actor ("Across the Universe"; "The Way Back"), and singer-songwriter, born in Wandsworth, London, England
- Lionel Scaloni, Argentine soccer wing-back (7 caps; Deportivo La Coruña, Lazio) and manager (Argentina; Copa América 2021), born in Rosario, Argentina
- Vincent Larusso, American actor (Mighty Ducks; D2; D3), born in Livingston, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- William Steinberg, German-American conductor (Pittsburgh Symphony, 1952-76; Boston Symphony, 1969-71), dies at 78
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About May 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: With A Little Luck - Wings
#1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M
