Events for May 16

May 16, 1927

A Reserve established by Oglaigh na hÉireann, the Irish Defence Forces

May 16, 1990

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig

May 16, 1975

Local Government (Scotland) Act (1974) came into force

May 16, 0578

Brendan the Navigator, early Irish transatlantic voyager, died

Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert (c. 484 – c. 578) called the Navigator or the Voyager, is one of the early Irish monastic saints whose legends have overshadowed their history. He is chiefly renowned for his semi-legendary quest to the Land of Delight. His feast day is May 16.