Historical Events
Event of Interest
Chinese American architect I. M. Pei is awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in New York
- Lebanese parliament accepts peace accord with Israel
- Sudan People's Liberation Army and Movement rebels against the Sudanese government
Famous Birthdays
- Kyle Wellwood, Canadian ice hockey player
- Mince Fratelli [Gordon McRory], Scottish drummer (The Fratellis - Costello Music; Here We Stand), born in Glasgow, Scotland)
- Nancy Ajram, Lebanese singer
Famous Deaths
- Carel Brons, Dutch composer, dies at 52
About May 16, 1983
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 40 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Dance - David Bowie
#1 Song: True - Spandau Ballet
