What happened today in history?

On May 16, 1970, American entertainers Sammy Davis Jr. and Altovise Gore married in a Philadelphia courthouse, officiated by Rev. Jesse Jackson. This was Davis's third marriage, lasting until his death in 1990, symbolizing their commitment amidst the challenges of fame.

On September 27, 1963, John Turner, the future Prime Minister of Canada, wed Geills McCrae Kilgour in a joyous ceremony that marked a significant personal and political moment in Canadian history.