Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In May - 05

1863  Frederik A Stoett, linguist (Dutch Proverbs) was born on May - 05.   

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

1865  On May - 05 birth of nellie Bly, American journalist and writer (d. 1922)   

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

1867  On May - 05 birth of nellie Bly, [Elizabeth Cochran Seaman], journalist   

1867  Thomas Tertius Noble, composer was born on May - 05.   

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 May - 05 birth of symon Petlyura, leader Ukraine (pogroms)   

1883  On May - 05 birth of charles Bender, only American Indian in baseball's Hall of Fame   

1883  On this day in history birth of leopold Samuel, composer   

1883  Petar Konjovic, composer was born on this day in history.   

1883  Archibald Wavell, British general (d. 1950) was born on this day in history.   

1884  Wang Tjing-Wei, premier China (1932-35) was born on this day in history.   

1885  On May - 05 birth of henri Velge, 1st chairman (Belgian Council of State)   

1886  Manuel Borguno, composer was born on this day in history.   

1887  Estelle Hemsley, Boston MA was born on this day in history.   

1887  Lord Geoffrey Fisher of Lambeth, archbishop of Canterbury was born on this day in history.   

1889  On this day in history birth of herbie Taylor, cricketer (prolific South African pre- & post-WWI)   

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

1894  Kit Guard, Denmark, actor (El Diablo Rides, Kid Courageous) was born on this day in history.   

1899  On May - 05 birth of freeman Gosden, Richmond Va, radio actor (Amos-Amos 'n' Andy)   

1900  On this day in history birth of charles Jewtraw, US, 500m speed skater (Olympic-gold-1924)   

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

1900  On May - 05 birth of mervyn A Ellison, British astronomer (spectrohelioscope)   

1901  Blind Willie McTell, American singer (d. 1959) was born on this day in history.   

1903  James Beard, US, culinary expert/author (Delights & Prejudices) was born on this day in history.   

1904  On May - 05 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 this day in history.   

1906  On this day in history birth of ursula Jeans, Simla India. actress (I Lived With You, Over the Moon)   

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

1907  On May - 05 birth of kenneth Muir, English scholar   

1907  On May - 05 birth of yoritsune Matsudaira, composer   

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0200  Death of Sun Ce, warlord of the Han Dynasty (b. 175) on May - 05.   

0311  Gaius VM Galerius, emperor of Rome, dies at about 50 on this day in history.   

0984  On May - 05 death of gerberga of Saxony, Queen of Western Francia   

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

1194  Kazimierz II, the Justified, grand duke of Poland (1177-94), dies on this day in history.   

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 May - 05.   

1504  On this day in history anton of Burgundy, the Great Bastard, knight, dies at about 82