Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In May - 05

1863  Frederik A Stoett, linguist (Dutch Proverbs) was born on this day in history.   

1865  On this day in history birth of felicjan Szopski, composer   

1865  Nellie Bly, American journalist and writer (d. 1922) was born on this day in history.   

1866  On this day in history birth of thomas B. Thrige, Danish industrialist (d. 1938)   

1867  Nellie Bly, [Elizabeth Cochran Seaman], journalist was born on May - 05.   

1867  On this day in history birth of thomas Tertius Noble, composer   

1869  On this day in history birth of hans Pfitzner, Russian-born composer (d. 1949)   

1871  On May - 05 birth of alberto Cametti, composer   

1879  On this day in history birth of symon Petlyura, leader Ukraine (pogroms)   

1883  Charles Bender, only American Indian in baseball's Hall of Fame was born on this day in history.   

1883  Leopold Samuel, composer was born on May - 05.   

1883  On May - 05 birth of petar Konjovic, composer   

1883  On May - 05 birth of archibald Wavell, British general (d. 1950)   

1884  On this day in history birth of wang Tjing-Wei, premier China (1932-35)   

1885  Henri Velge, 1st chairman (Belgian Council of State) was born on May - 05.   

1886  Manuel Borguno, composer was born on May - 05.   

1887  On May - 05 birth of estelle Hemsley, Boston MA   

1887  On May - 05 birth of lord Geoffrey Fisher of Lambeth, archbishop of Canterbury   

1889  Herbie Taylor, cricketer (prolific South African pre- & post-WWI) was born on May - 05.   

1890  Christopher Morley, author (Kitty Foil) was born on May - 05.   

1894  On this day in history birth of kit Guard, Denmark, actor (El Diablo Rides, Kid Courageous)   

1899  Freeman Gosden, Richmond Va, radio actor (Amos-Amos 'n' Andy) was born on this day in history.   

1900  Charles Jewtraw, US, 500m speed skater (Olympic-gold-1924) was born on May - 05.   

1900  On May - 05 birth of hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, German composer/conductor (Hassan gewinnt)   

1900  On this day in history birth of mervyn A Ellison, British astronomer (spectrohelioscope)   

1901  On this day in history birth of blind Willie McTell, American singer (d. 1959)   

1903  James Beard, US, culinary expert/author (Delights & Prejudices) was born on May - 05.   

1904  On this day in history birth of gordon Richards, British jockey (winner of 4,870 races)   

1905  Arnold Meijer, Dutch leader of fascist Dutch National/Black Front was born on this day in history.   

1905  Robert Houben, Belgian CVP-minister of Public health (1958) was born on May - 05.   

1906  Ursula Jeans, Simla India. actress (I Lived With You, Over the Moon) was born on May - 05.   

1907  On this day in history birth of benny Baker, St Joseph MO, actor (18 Again, Sting II, Thunderbirds)   

1907  Kenneth Muir, English scholar was born on this day in history.   

1907  On this day in history birth of yoritsune Matsudaira, composer   

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0200  Death of Sun Ce, warlord of the Han Dynasty (b. 175) on this day in history.   

0311  Gaius VM Galerius, emperor of Rome, dies at about 50 on May - 05.   

0984  Death of Gerberga of Saxony, Queen of Western Francia on this day in history.   

1028  Alfonso V, King of Leon/Galicia (999-1028), dies in battle on this day in history.   

1194  On May - 05 kazimierz II, the Justified, grand duke of Poland (1177-94), dies   

1219  Death of King Leo II of Armenia (b. 1150) on May - 05.   

1309  Charles II, the Lame, King of Naples (1285-1309), dies on this day in history.   

1504  On May - 05 anton of Burgundy, the Great Bastard, knight, dies at about 82