Historical Events
- Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Resaca, ends (since May 13)
- Battle of Bermuda Hundred, Virginia
- Last battles at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia (6,666 casualties)
Famous Birthdays
- Nathan Birnbaum, Austrian writer (Gottes Volk; Der Ruf), and philosopher (early Zionist, later anti-Zionist), born in Vienna, Austrian Empire (d. 1937)
Famous Deaths
- Lean Bear, Cheyenne chief, murdered
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About May 16, 1864
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
