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Here are some notable events that happened on May 16 throughout history:

1618 – German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovered the third of his three planetary laws, known as the "harmonic law".

1869 – The National Woman Suffrage Association was formed in New York, founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

1940 – Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California.

1973 – Skylab, the first U.S. space station, was launched.

2010 – Jessica Watson, at age 16, became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world @base