Historical Events In May - 02

1890  On May - 02 e[dward] E[lmer] "Doc" Smith, US, sci-fi author (Triplanetary)   

1892  On this day in history manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, [Red Baron], German WW I ace   

1892  Wilhelm Rust, composer, dies at 69 on May - 02.   

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

1895  Alfred Kurella, writer on May - 02.   

1897  On May - 02 william Cleaver Francis Robinson, composer, dies at 63   

1898  On May - 02 jef [Josephus C F] Last, Dutch poet/politician (The Spark)   

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 May - 02.   

1900  On May - 02 helen Morgan, singer/actress (Applause, Frankie & Johnny)   

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

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

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  On this day in history benjamin Spock, CT, pediatrician (Common Sense Book of Baby Care)   

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

1904  30th Kentucky Derby: Shorty Prior aboard Elwood wins in 2:08.50 on May - 02.   

1904  On this day in history georgi Dimitrov, composer   

1905  French newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work on May - 02.   

1906  32nd Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Troxler aboard Sir Huon wins in 2:08.8 on May - 02.   

1906  Aileen Riggin, Newport RI, springboard diver (Olympic-gold-1920, 24) on this day in history.   

1907  Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian Government on May - 02.   

1907  Belgium Jules baron de Trooz forms Belgian govt on May - 02.   

1907  Pinky Lee, children's show host (Pinky Lee Show) on May - 02.   

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

1908  On this day in history william Bakewell, LA Calif, actor (Stage manager-Pinky Lee Show)   

1909  On May - 02 honus Wagner steals his way around bases in 1st inning against Cubs   

1910  On May - 02 laurie Nash, cricketer (Tasmanian fast-bowler, 2 Tests for Australia)   

1911  On May - 02 french troops occupy Fès El Bali Morocco   

1911  On this day in history french troops occupy Fès El Bali Morocco   

1911  Lillian Rambach, teacher violinist on this day in history.   

1912  On this day in history axel Springer, German newspaper magnate   

1913  On May - 02 nigel Patrick, London Engld, actor/director (Sapphire, Prize of Gold)   

1914  Dennis Dyer, cricketer (opened batting for S Africa v England 1947) on May - 02.   

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1360  On this day in history birth of yongle, Emperor of China (d. 1424)   

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

1458  Leonor of Viseu, queen of Portugal (d. 1525) was born on May - 02.   

1551  William Camden, English historian (Brittania, Annales) was born on this day in history.   

1601  Athanasius Kircher, German Jesuit/inventor (magic lantern) was born on May - 02.   

1660  Pietro Alessandro Gaspare Scarlatti, Palermo Italy, composer (Tigrane) was born on May - 02.   

1695  Giovanni Niccolo Servandoni, Italian-born architect (d. 1766) was born on May - 02.   

1702  Friedrich Christoph Oetinger, German theologian (d. 1782) was born on May - 02.   

0373  Death of Athanasius, Patriarch of Alexandria (b. 298) on May - 02.   

0649  Maruta of Tagrit, theology/1st mafriaan Jakobitische church, dies on May - 02.   

0756  On this day in history death of emperor Shōmu, Emperor of Japan (b. 701)   

0907  On May - 02 death of boris I of Bulgaria   

1230  On May - 02 death of william de Braose, Lord of Abergavenny (b. 1197)   

1250  Death of Toeransa, sultan of Egypt, murdered on May - 02.   

1300  On this day in history death of blanche of Artois, regent of Navarre (b. 1248)   

1450  Death of William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English military leader (b. 1396) on May - 02.