Historical Events on May 16

16 significant historical events occurred on May 16. May 16 has been a notable date throughout history. On this day in 1811, the Battle of Albuera took place during the Peninsular War. In 1916, France and Britain signed the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement, which influenced the modern Middle East. The first Academy Awards ceremony occurred on May 16, 1929. This date has also been significant for military operations like Operation Brevity in World War II, as well as for sporting events such as the 1999 Monaco Grand Prix.