May 16th

    May 16th, 1903

George Wyman departs San Francisco on his journey of 3500 miles across the American continent aboard his 200cc California motorised bicycle. He had previously circumnavigated Australia on a bicycle.

  • George Wyman
      • May 16th, 1945

    Dutch Grand Prix racer Rob Bron is born. He had a number of podium finishes in the early 1970s.
    Rob Bron

      May 16th, 1976

    Otello Buscherini dies after crashing during the 250cc GP at Mugello.
    Otello Buscherini