Historical Events
- American Horseshoe Pitchers Association organizes in Kansas City
- Ewing Field baseball park opens near Masonic Street, San Francisco. Relocated a year later.
Famous Birthdays
- Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist (introduced Anthropology of Space), born in Webster Groves, Missouri (d. 2009)
About May 16, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus