Historical Events
- India annexes Principality of Sikkim
- Junko Tabei from Japan becomes 1st woman to reach summit of Mt Everest
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali TKOs Ron Lyle in 11 for heavyweight boxing title

Muhammad Ali
- Wings release "Listen to What the Man Said" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Tonéx, American singer
- Tony Kakko, Finnish singer (Sonata Arctica)
Famous Deaths
- Michael X, (Abdul Malik), hanged in Trinidad, for murder
1975 Highlights
About May 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus