Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 16, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, wearing his old No. 23 jersey, gives directions from the court during a playoff game in Orlando on May 10, 1995. The Bulls, with Jordan scoring 38, defeated the Magic 104-94. (Chris O’Meara/AP)

Michael Jordan, the NBA legend who is widely regarded as the best player of all time, will start contributing to NBC Sports' coverage of the league this fall.