Historical Events
Music Premiere
Benjamin Britten's opera "Owen Wingrave" premieres in Aldwych, London
- Bulgaria adopts its constitution
- US 1st class postage now costs 8 cents (was 6 cents)
Famous Birthdays
- Khari Jones, Canadian American football player (BC Lions, Scottish Claymores) and coach (Montreal Alouettes), born in Hammond, Indiana
- Rachel Goswell, English singer and songwriter (Slowdive, Mojave 3)
Famous Deaths
- Barney Stanley, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame forward (Stanley Cup 1915, Vancouver Millionaires; coach Chicago Black Hawks 1927-28), dies at 77
About May 16, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
