Historical Events
- Earthquake kills 47 in Japan
- In the Stormont (Northern Ireland Parliament) by-election in the city of Londonderry (Derry) the Ulster Unionists retain the seat
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Nethsingha, British organist, choral conductor, and music director (St John's College, Cambridge, 2007-), born in Exeter, England
- Chingmy Yau, Hong Kong actress (Naked Killer), born in Hong Kong
- Patrick Waite, British reggae-rock bassist (Musical Youth - "Pass the Dutchie"), born in Birmingham, England (d. 1993)
- Ralph Tresvant, American singer (New Edition), born in Boston, Massachusetts
1968 Highlights
About May 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells- #1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
#1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
