Historical Events In May - 16
Saturday, 07 September 2024
2007 On May - 16 nicolas Sarkozy officially became President of the French Republic after taking over from Jacques Chirac.
2011 On May - 16 the European Union agree to €78 billion rescue deal for Portugal. The bailout loan will be equally split between the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism, the European Financial Stability Facility, and the International Monetary Fund.
2013 On May - 16 bill Gates becomes the world's richest man with $72.7 Billion again after losing the position in 2008
2014 On this day in history paris Saint-Germain F.C. & Manchester City F.C. are each fined €60 million for breaching Fair Play Regulations
2017 On May - 16 10-year-old girl granted special 20 week abortion request in Rohtak, India in land-mark case
2018 Painting "Past Times" by Kerry James Marshall is bought by Sean Combs for $21.1 million, most paid for a living African American atist on May - 16.
2018 The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, pardons Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim who is immediately released on May - 16.
2019 On May - 16 uS President Donald Trump declares a national emergency over IT threats, banning US companies from using foreign technology without a license
2019 On May - 16 "Rocketman" film based on life of singer Elton John starring Taron Egerton premieres at the Cannes Film Festival
2020 On this day in history 118-year old American department store JC Penney files for bankruptcy
2020 [COVID-19 pandemic] Bundesliga becomes the first major sports league to resume its season since March 11 on this day in history.
2020 Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman responsible for supporting the Rwandan genocide, is arrested in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, after 26 years as a fugitive on May - 16.
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