Historical Events
- Capitol Records releases the Beach Boys 11th studio album "Pet Sounds"; the groundbreaking work includes hit singles "Sloop John B", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", and "God Only Knows"
- National Welfare Rights Organization organizes
- Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party releases the "May 16 Notification", Chairman Mao's official justification for the Cultural Revolution
- Stokely Carmichael named chairman of Student Nonviolent Coordinating
Famous Birthdays
Janet Jackson (58 years old)
American pop singer (Control, "Nasty"), sister of Michael, born in Gary, Indiana
- Scott Reeves, American actor (The Young and the Restless, 1991-2001 - "Ryan"; General Hospital, 2009-13 - "Steven Webber"), and country music singer-songwriter, born in Santa Monica, California
- Thurman Thomas, American College/Pro Football HOF running back (Oklahoma State Uni; NFL MVP, NFL Offensive Player of the Year 1991; First-team All-Pro 1990, 91; 5 x Pro Bowl; Buffalo Bills), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Randy Turpin, British boxer (NYSAC, NBA and The Ring middleweight titles 1951-53), shot dead in his home at 37
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About May 16, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
#1 Song: Pretty Flamingo - Manfred Mann
