Famous Birthdays
- John Sell Cotman, English water color artist, born in Norwich, England (d. 1842)
Famous Deaths
- Daniuel Charles Solander, botanist, dies
1782 Highlights
About May 16, 1782
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 241 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
