Historical Events
- India annexes Principality of Sikkim
- Junko Tabei from Japan becomes 1st woman to reach summit of Mt Everest
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali TKOs Ron Lyle in 11 for heavyweight boxing title
- Wings release "Listen to What the Man Said" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- B. Slade [Anthony Williams] (formerly known as Tonéx), American gospel, hip-hop, R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and social activist, born in San Diego, California
- Tony Kakko, Finnish power metal singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Sonata Arctica), born in Kemi, Finland
Famous Deaths
- Michael X, (Abdul Malik), hanged in Trinidad, for murder
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
- #1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette