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Historical Events Happened In May - 02

Thursday, 23 May 2013

1892 On this day in history wilhelm Rust, composer, dies at 69

1893 On this day in history beppie Nooij Jr, Dutch actress (Rooie Sien) [or May 13, 1912]

1895 Alfred Kurella, writer on this day in history.

1897 On this day in history william Cleaver Francis Robinson, composer, dies at 63

1898 Jef [Josephus C F] Last, Dutch poet/politician (The Spark) on this day in history.

1900 George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell" premieres in London on this day in history.

1900 George Bernard Shaws "You Never Can Tell," premieres in London on this day in history.

1900 On this day in history helen Morgan, singer/actress (Applause, Frankie & Johnny)

1901 On this day in history bob Wyatt, cricketer (England batsman 1927-37)

1902 On this day in history the first science fiction film, "A Trip To The Moon", is released

1902 On this day in history brian Aherne, Worcestershire England, actor (Juarez)

1903 29th Kentucky Derby: Hal Booker aboard Judge Himes wins in 2:09 on this day in history.

1903 Benjamin Spock, CT, pediatrician (Common Sense Book of Baby Care) on this day in history.

1904 On this day in history the birth of Bing Crosby, American actor and singer

1904 On this day in history 30th Kentucky Derby: Shorty Prior aboard Elwood wins in 2:08.50

1904 On this day in history georgi Dimitrov, composer

1905 On this day in history french newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work

1906 On this day in history 32nd Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Troxler aboard Sir Huon wins in 2:08.8

1906 On this day in history aileen Riggin, Newport RI, springboard diver (Olympic-gold-1920, 24)

1907 On this day in history belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian Government

1907 On this day in history belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian govt

1907 On this day in history pinky Lee, children's show host (Pinky Lee Show)

1908 On this day in history 1908 "Take me out to the Ball Game registered for copyright.

1908 William Bakewell, LA Calif, actor (Stage manager-Pinky Lee Show) on this day in history.

1909 Honus Wagner steals his way around bases in 1st inning against Cubs on this day in history.

1910 Laurie Nash, cricketer (Tasmanian fast-bowler, 2 Tests for Australia) on this day in history.

1911 French troops occupy Fès El Bali Morocco on this day in history.

1911 French troops occupy Fès El Bali Morocco on this day in history.

1911 On this day in history lillian Rambach, teacher violinist

1912 Axel Springer, German newspaper magnate on this day in history.

1913 On this day in history nigel Patrick, London Engld, actor/director (Sapphire, Prize of Gold)

1914 On this day in history dennis Dyer, cricketer (opened batting for S Africa v England 1947)

1915 On this day in history australian attack on Gaba Tepe, Gallipoli

1915 Old Fordham Road in Bronx renamed Landing Road on this day in history.

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Famous Birthdays In May - 02

Famous People Born On This Day In History

1360 Yongle, Emperor of China (d. 1424) was born on this day in history.

1451 On this day in history birth of rené II, Duke of Lorraine (d. 1508)

1458 On this day in history birth of leonor of Viseu, queen of Portugal (d. 1525)

1551 On this day in history birth of william Camden, English historian (Brittania, Annales)

1601 On this day in history birth of athanasius Kircher, German Jesuit/inventor (magic lantern)

1660 On this day in history birth of pietro Alessandro Gaspare Scarlatti, Palermo Italy, composer (Tigrane)

1695 On this day in history birth of giovanni Niccolo Servandoni, Italian-born architect (d. 1766)

1702 Friedrich Christoph Oetinger, German theologian (d. 1782) was born on this day in history.

Famous Deaths In May - 02

Famous People Died On This Day In History

1230 Death of William de Braose, Lord of Abergavenny (b. 1197) on this day in history.

1250 On this day in history death of toeransa, sultan of Egypt, murdered

1300 Death of Blanche of Artois, regent of Navarre (b. 1248) on this day in history.

1450 Death of William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English military leader (b. 1396) on this day in history.

1459 On this day in history pierozzi Antoninus, Italian archbishop of Florence/saint, dies

1488 On this day in history jacob van Horne, Burgundy statesman, dies

1519 On this day in history leonardo Da Vinci, artist/scientist, dies at 67

1564 Death of Cardinal Rodolfo Pio da Carpi, Italian humanist (b. 1500) on this day in history.