The #1 R&B song on May 16, 1971

Bridge Over Troubled Water By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1971

#1 Hit Song

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

UK #1 Song

Knock Three Times
Tony Orlando and Dawn

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Scott Albert
Screenwriter
Born May 16, 1975

Ana Paula Valadão
Pop Singer
Born May 16, 1976

Jeremy Denk
Pianist
Born May 16, 1970

Sonny Sandoval
Rapper
Born May 16, 1974

Tori Spelling
TV Actress
Born May 16, 1973

Emiliana Torrini
Pop Singer
Born May 16, 1977

Kulraj Randhawa
TV Actress
Born May 16, 1980

Vincent Larusso
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1978

Lucas Arnau
World Music Singer
Born May 16, 1979