On this day in history
What happened on 16 May
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 16 May. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- First Academy Awards ceremony was held in HollywoodCultural
- Cher, iconic singer and actress, was bornCultural
- Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount EverestCultural
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.