Famous Birthdays
- Woody Herman, American jazz clarinetist and composer (Thundering Herds), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Louis Perrier, Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, dies at 63
1913 Highlights
About May 16, 1913
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 110 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus