May 16th (1966) was a Monday. It's the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 229 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 16th May, 1966
» The Communist Party of China issues the "Cultural Revolution 1966: The 16 Points and the Red Guards known as May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.
Famous Birthdays on May 16 in 1966
» Celia Ireland, Australian actress
» Sommore, American comedian and actress
» Janet Jackson, American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actress
» Scott Reeves, American singer-songwriter and actor (Blue County (music group) called Blue County)
» Thurman Thomas, American football player
May 16th Holidays in History
» Christian feast day:
» Aaron (Copt) e.g Aaron (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria called Coptic Church)
» Abda and Abdjesus, and companions:
» Abdas of Susa
» Andrew Bobola
» Brendan named Brendan the Navigator (Roman Catholic Church)
» Caroline Chisholm (Church of England)
» Saint Germerius known as Germerius
» Honoratus of Amiens
» John of Nepomuk
» Margaret of Cortona
» Peregrine of Auxerre
» Simon Stock
» Ubald (see Saint Ubaldo Day)
» Christianity in Sudan known as Martyrs of Sudan (Episcopal Church (USA))
» Mass graves in Iraq named Mass Graves Day (Iraq)
» National Day, declared by Salva Kiir Mayardit (South Sudan)