Historical Events
- Yanks 4th straight shutout to equal record set by Cleveland & Boston
Famous Birthdays
- (Isaac) "Redd" Holt, American jazz and soul drummer (Ramsey Lewis Trio, 1956-66 - "The In Crowd"; Young-Holt Unlimited - "Soulful Strut"), born in Rosedale, Mississippi (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Ki Imukai, premier of Japan (1931-32), murdered
- William Pember Reeves, politician/poet, dies
1932 Highlights
About May 16, 1932
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus