Historical Events
- Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir builds 1st automobile
Famous Deaths
- Joseph L. Hogg, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 55
- Lev Mej, Russian dramatist and poet (The Tsar's Bride), dies at 40 [O.S. 5/16]
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights
About May 16, 1862
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus