Famous Birthdays
Billy Martin (1928-1989)
American baseball 2nd baseman (MLB All Star 1956; World Series 1951, 52, 53, 56; NY Yankees) and manager (World Series 1977 NY Yankees), born in Berekeley, California
- Hiroshi Nakajima, Japanese physician and medical researcher (WHO Director-General, 1988-98), born in Chiba, Japan (d. 2013)
- Reginald Askew, British Anglican priest and academic (Dean of King's College London, 1988-93; Principal of Salisbury and Wells Theological College, 1973-87), born in Aberdeen, Scotland (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Gosse, English poet, author (Father & Son) and critic, dies at 78
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About May 16, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus