Historical Events
Music History
American singer-songwriter Paul Simon begins his "Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour" at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Music History
Painting "Past Times" by Kerry James Marshall is bought by Sean Combs for $21.1 million, most paid for a living African American artist
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Campanella, American character actor (Guiding Light, Mannix), dies at 93
- Michael Slive, American college sports executive (Commissioner SEC 2002-15), dies of prostate cancer at 77
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About May 16, 2018
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Is America - Childish Gambino
#1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
