What Happened on May 16 - Tiny Fox Lab

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Today is Friday, May 16, 2025. It's the 136 day of the year, and we're on week 20. What Happened on May 16 in History? Keep reading to find out!

2022

A massive dust storm struck Kuwait, which caused several flights in and out of the country to be canceled and rescheduled.

2019

The last episode of the 12 season TV sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' aired, starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco.

2011

NASA launched the Endeavour Space Shuttle on the penultimate space shuttle mission.

2006

The Apple MacBook was released.

1986

Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.

1985

After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.

1975

Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.

1966

The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'

1947

Billie Holiday was arrested.

1920

Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc.

1874

The first recorded dam disaster happened in the US.

1868

The US Senate failed to impeach President Andrew Johnson by one vote.

1866

The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.

1204

Baldwin IX was crowned emperor of the Latin Empire, a new state created by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade.