Historical Events
- Greek War of Independence: Turks capture the Greek town of Souli
Famous Birthdays
- Eduard Hille, German composer and conductor, born in Wahlhauſen, Kingdom of Hanover (d. 1891)
About May 16, 1822
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 201 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus