1961⚡ Event
South Korean Military Coup
Led by Park Chung-hee, the Military Revolution Committee carried out a bloodless coup against the government of Yun Posun in Seoul, ending the Second Republic of Korea.
politicswar
What Happened on May 16?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 16 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Park Chung Hee
Historical Events on May 16(5)
1975⚡ Event
Sikkim Annexed by India
Based on the results of a referendum, the Kingdom of Sikkim abolished its monarchy and was annexed to become the 22nd state of India.
politics
1975⚡ Event
Junko Tabei Reaches Everest Summit
Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
explorationsports
1977⚡ Event
First Chuck E. Cheese Opens
The first Chuck E. Cheese location opened in San Jose, California. It was the first family restaurant to integrate food, animated entertainment, and an indoor arcade.
entertainmenttechnology
2014⚡ Event
Nairobi Market Bombings
At least 12 people were killed and 70 others injured when two bombs exploded in a market in Nairobi, Kenya.
disasterwar
Birthdays on May 16(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Kathinka von Deichmann
Kathinka von Deichmann is a Liechtenstein tennis player.
sports
Deaths on May 16(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Bruno Covas
Bruno Covas was a Brazilian lawyer and politician.
politicslaw
2024🕊️ Death
Eddie Gossage
Eddie Gossage was an American public speaker and businessman.
economics
2025🕊️ Death
Domingos Maubere
Domingos Maubere was an East Timorese Catholic priest and activist.
religionpolitics
May 16 in History
May 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 16
Examples currently recorded for May 16 include South Korean Military Coup (1961), Sikkim Annexed by India (1975), Junko Tabei Reaches Everest Summit (1975). View all events →
Birthdays on May 16
People recorded as born on May 16 include Kathinka von Deichmann, Elizabeth Ralston, Louisa Chirico. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 16
Remembered figures who died on May 16 include Bruno Covas, Norm Green, Dabney Coleman. View all →
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- What happened on May 16?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 16: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 16?
- One event currently recorded for May 16 is: South Korean Military Coup.
- Who was born on May 16?
- People recorded as born on May 16 include Kathinka von Deichmann, Elizabeth Ralston, Louisa Chirico.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 16.
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