May 16th, 1960 - Helen Woollard was the first woman to graduate from a full recruit class at the Winnipeg Police Academy. She was also the first supervisor for the 999 (now 911) emergency service in 1959. (For more early Winnipeg policewomen.)
May 16, 1968 - The Garrick Cinema opened. It was Winnipeg's first modern-era cinema and its first multiplex, featuring two screens under one roof.
May 16, 1970 - Randy Bachman left the Guess Who. (For more.)
May 16, 1973 - Bomber great Leo Lewis was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame. He played 11 seasons (55-65) and made six trips to the Grey Cup, winning four. The "Lincoln Locomotive" rushed for a total of 8,861 yards and racked up 5,444 kickoff return yards.
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