Historical Events
- The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense.
Famous Birthdays
- Aubrey Bowman, British pianist, composer, and conductor (Workman's Music Association), born in Bournemouth, England (d. 2009)
- Edward Thomas, British historian and intelligence expert (Bletchley Park), born in Portsmouth, England (d. 1996)
- Juan Rulfo, Mexican writer (Pedro Paramo) (d. 1986)
- Wilf Mannion, English former footballer (d. 2000)
Famous Deaths
- Eusapia Palladino, Italian spiritual medium, dies at 64
1918 Highlights
About May 16, 1918
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
