Historical Events
Event of Interest
23rd Cannes Film Festival: "M*A*S*H" directed by Robert Altman wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Robert Altman
- 95th Preakness: Eddie Belmonte aboard Personality wins in 1:56.2
Event of Interest
Grover Henson Feels Forgotten by Bill Cosby hits #70
Bill Cosby
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Lynch, NFL running back (Detroit Lions)
- Gabriela Sabatini, Argentine tennis player (US Open 1990), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
1970 Highlights
About May 16, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
