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
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
