Historical Events
- Alex Salmond is elected First Minister of Scotland. He is first Scottish National Party leader to be elected First Minister after winning a historic victory at the Scottish general election on the 3rd May.
Event of Interest
Nicolas Sarkozy becomes the 23rd President of France
Famous Deaths
- (Terry) "Topper" Price, American blues, jazz and rock vocalist and harmonica player (The Upsetters). dies at 54
- Albert Delvaux, Belgian composer (Symphonia Burlesca), dies at 93
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights
About May 16, 2007
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
- #1 Song: Baby's Coming Back/Transylvania - Mcfly