Historical Events
Preakness Stakes
141st Preakness Stakes: Kent Desormeaux aboard Exaggerator wins in 1 minute 58 seconds
FA Cup Final
English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London: Manchester United beats Crystal Palace, 2-1 (a.e.t.); Jesse Lingard scores 110' winner
- Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, leader of the Afghan Taliban is reportedly killed by a US drone in Pakistan
- On same card, American boxer Jermell Charlo KOs John Jackson in 8th to claim vacant WBC super welterweight title, and Jermall Charlo beats Austin Trout on points to retain IBF version; first twins to hold world championships in same weight division
Famous Weddings
Eva Longoria
Actress Eva Longoria (41) weds Televisa media executive Jose Antonio Baston in Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Jim Ray Hart, American baseball player (Giants), dies at 74
- Marco Pannella, Italian politician and activist, dies at 86
- Nick Menza, American musician and drummer (Megadeth), dies at 51
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About May 21, 2016
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
