Historical Events
- 1st transport of British and Dutch prisoners to South Burma
Famous Deaths
- Bronislaw Kasper Malinowski, anthropologist, dies
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About May 16, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
