Historical Events In May - 16
Saturday, 27 April 2024
2007 Nicolas Sarkozy officially became President of the French Republic after taking over from Jacques Chirac on this day in history.
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 Bill Gates becomes the world's richest man with $72.7 Billion again after losing the position in 2008 on this day in history.
2014 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. & Manchester City F.C. are each fined €60 million for breaching Fair Play Regulations on this day in history.
2017 On May - 16 10-year-old girl granted special 20 week abortion request in Rohtak, India in land-mark case
2018 On this day in history painting "Past Times" by Kerry James Marshall is bought by Sean Combs for $21.1 million, most paid for a living African American atist
2018 On May - 16 the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, pardons Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim who is immediately released.
2019 US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency over IT threats, banning US companies from using foreign technology without a license on this day in history.
2019 "Rocketman" film based on life of singer Elton John starring Taron Egerton premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on this day in history.
2020 118-year old American department store JC Penney files for bankruptcy on this day in history.
2020 On May - 16 [COVID-19 pandemic] Bundesliga becomes the first major sports league to resume its season since March 11.
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 this day in history.
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