What Happened on May 16, 2010

Historical Events

  • ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: England beats Australia by 7 wickets with 3 overs to spare for their first title; Player of the Series: England batsman Kevin Pietersen (248 runs)
  • ICC Women's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: Elise Perry with 3 for 18 off 4 overs leads Australia (106/8) to 3 run victory over New Zealand 103/6

Famous Weddings

  • British comedian David Walliams (38) weds supermodel Lara Stone (26) at Claridge's Hotel in London

Famous Deaths

  • Hank Jones, American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer, dies at 91
  • Ronnie James Dio [Padavona], American singer, songwriter and musician (Elf; Rainbow; Black Sabbath; Dio; and Heaven & Hell), dies at 67
2010 Highlights

About May 16, 2010

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Not Afraid - Eminem
  • UK #1 Song: Good Times - Roll Deep