Funny Birthday Facts About May 16, 1940
Did you know that May 16, 1940 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on May 16, 1940?
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Countdown to Your 86th Birthday
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What day was May 16, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 85th birthday on Friday. How was your 85th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
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Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
31,073 Days
4,080 Weeks
1,020 Months
85 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 338 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 86 years old. There have been 31073 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 10358 days, which is equivalent to 28.38 years. You spent 33.39% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | 86 Years Old |
| 2027 | Sunday | 87 Years Old |
| 2028 | Tuesday | 88 Years Old |
| 2029 | Wednesday | 89 Years Old |
| 2030 | Thursday | 90 Years Old |
| 2031 | Friday | 91 Years Old |
| 2032 | Sunday | 92 Years Old |
| 2033 | Monday | 93 Years Old |
| 2034 | Tuesday | 94 Years Old |
| 2035 | Wednesday | 95 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for May 16, 1940?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on May 16
Emerald is birthstone for people born on May 16, 1940. The emerald stone is associated with the goddess Venus and symbolizes love, beauty, and intuition. If you were born on 16
Famous People Born on May 16
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on May 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1955 | Hazel O'Connor, English-born Irish singer-songwriter and actress |
| 1955 | Jack Morris, American baseball player and sportscaster |
| 1955 | Olga Korbut, Soviet gymnast |
| 1955 | Páidí Ó Sé, Irish footballer and manager (d. 2012) |
| 1956 | Loretta Schrijver, Dutch television host, news anchor |
| 1957 | Anthony St John, 22nd Baron St John of Bletso, English lawyer and businessman |
| 1957 | Benjamin Mancroft, 3rd Baron Mancroft, English politician |
| 1957 | Bob Suter, American ice hockey player and coach (d. 2014) |
| 1957 | Joan Benoit, American runner |
| 1957 | Yuri Shevchuk, Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist |
Famous People Died on May 16
Did you know that on May 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Elbridge Durbrow, American diplomat (b. 1903) |
| 2002 | Alec Campbell, Australian soldier (b. 1899) |
| 2003 | Mark McCormack, American lawyer and sports agent, founded IMG (b. 1930) |
| 2005 | Andrew Goodpaster, American general (b. 1915) |
| 2008 | Robert Mondavi, American winemaker, co-founded the Opus One Winery (b. 1913) |
| 2010 | Hank Jones, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1918) |
| 2010 | Ronnie James Dio, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1942) |
| 2011 | Bob Davis, Australian footballer and coach (b. 1928) |
| 2011 | Edward Hardwicke, English actor (b. 1932) |
| 2011 | Kiyoshi Kodama, Japanese actor (b. 1934) |
Historical Events on May 16
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on May 16
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1771 | The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called The "Regulators", occurs in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina. |
| 1811 | Peninsular War: The allies Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom fight an inconclusive battle against the French at the Albuera. It is, in proportion to the numbers involved, the bloodiest battle of the war. |
| 1812 | Imperial Russia signs the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the Russo-Turkish War. The Ottoman Empire cedes Bessarabia to Russia. |
| 1822 | Greek War of Independence: The Turks capture the Greek town of Souli. |
| 1832 | Juan Godoy discovers the rich silver outcrops of Chañarcillo sparking the Chilean silver rush. |
| 1834 | The Battle of Asseiceira is fought; it was the final and decisive engagement of the Liberal Wars in Portugal. |
| 1842 | The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, with 100 pioneers. |
| 1866 | The United States Congress establishes the nickel. |
| 1868 | The United States Senate fails to convict President Andrew Johnson by one vote. |
| 1874 | A flood on the Mill River in Massachusetts destroys much of four villages and kills 139 people. |
Popular Baby Name on May 16, 1940
In 1940, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, James is the most used. A total of 62,476 baby boys were named James in 1940. The rest were named Robert, John, William and Richard. While the popular baby girl name in 1940 was Mary. There were 56,208 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Barbara, Patricia, Judith and Betty. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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