Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Mulholland Drive", directed by David Lynch, starring Justin Theroux and Naomi Watts, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival
Famous Deaths
- Brian Pendleton, English musician (The Pretty Things) (b. 1944)
2001 Highlights
About May 16, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: All For You - Janet
#1 Song: It's Raining Men - Geri Halliwell
