May
16
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
12 Albertans share 16 May, spanning 1919 to 2001.
- 10 born
- 2 died
No Alberta event or founding is recorded for 16 May. Below are the people connected to this date.
People
- 1919
- 1938
- 1942Judith CluteBorn
Canadian artist (1942- ), in the UK from 1969; married to John Clute from 1964
Read on Wikipediasource data84 years ago today
- 1953
- 1982Jay MerchantBorn
Australian male curler & curling coach
Read on Wikipediasource data44 years ago today
- 1984
- 1984
- 1990
- 1991
- 1997
- 1970
- 2001Reg KeslerDied
Rodeo producer and competitor and stock contractor (1919–2001)
Read on Wikipediasource data25 years ago today
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