Page 3: Historical Events In May - 07

1895  In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Society his invention.   

1897  Kitty McKane, England, tennis (Oly-gold/2 silver/2 bronze-1920, 24)   

1898  Vera Chapman, writer   

1900  Bauke Tuinstra, Dutch/Frisian notary/author (Earste Keur).   

1900  Richard Storrs Willis, composer, dies at 81   

1901  Gary Cooper, American film actor is born.   

1901  Gary Cooper, Montana, actor (2 Acad Awards-Sgt York, High Noon).   

1902  Sal Gliatto, baseball player.   

1903  Basil Nield, judge/politician   

1904  Peter Hille, writer, dies   

1907  In this year, Charles Collier claims 1st Isle of Man TT Race: (38.22 mph).   

1907  Jef van Durme, composer.   

1908  Ed MacDonald, actor (Mysteries of Chinatown).   

1909  Edwin H Land, inventor (instant photography (Polaroid))   

1910  In this year, 35th Preakness: R Estep aboard Layminster claims in 1:40.6   

1911  Large demonstrations held in New York, demanding women's right to vote.   

1912  Columbia University approves plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories The award is established by Joseph Pulitzer   

1912  Paul H F Brenneker, Neth/Antillian photographer/folklorist.   

1914  Edward Mollenhauer, composer, dies at 87   

1915  The liner 'Lusitania' is sunk by German forces off the Irish coast.   

1915  Alfred G Vanderbilt, US millionaire, dies aboard Lusitania.   

1917  Red Sox Babe Ruth beats Wash Senator Walter Johnson, 1-0.   

1917  David Tomlinson, Scotland, actor (Mary Poppins, Helter Skelter)   

1918  Argeliers Leon, composer   

1919  Marie Peron, Argentinian on who 'Evita' was based is born.   

1919  Eva (Evita) Peron-Duarte, Argentina, 1st lady/actress.   

1920  USSR recognizes Georgia's independence   

1921  In this year, 47th Kentucky Derby: Charles Thompson on Behave Yourself claims 2:04.2   

1921  Gale Robbins, Chic, actress (Fuller Brush Girl, Mr Hex)   

1922  Darren McGavin, Spokane Wash, actor (Night Stalker, Tribes, Turk 182)   

1923  Anne Baxter, American film actress is born   

1923  Anne Baxter, Mich City Ind, actr (Myra-Marcus Welby, Victoria-Hotel).   

1925  Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row   

1926  Val Bisoglio, NYC, actor (Lt Marsh-Police Woman, Danny-Quincy ME)   

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1328  Louis vi the roman: Duke of bavaria   

1530  Louis i condé: French prince/leader of hugenots   

1574  Innocent x: [giambattista pamfili], 236th pope (1644-55)   

1643  Stephanus van cortlandt: American politician   

1700  Gerard van swieten: Dutch botanist   

1704  Carl heinrich graun: Composer   

1724  Dagobert sigmund von wurmser: Austrian general   

1740  Nikolai arkharov: Russian general   

0685  Marwan i ibn al-hakam: 4th kalief of omajjaden (684-85),   

0973  Otto i the great: Holy roman emperor (962-973),   

1092  Death of Remigius de fécamp: First bishop of lincoln (b. unknown)   

1166  Death of Willem i: The bad, king of sicily (1154-66)   

1205  Ladislaus iii arpad: King of hungary (1204-05),   

1427  Thomas la warr: 5th baron de la warr, english churchman   

1523  Death of Franz von sickingen: Germ knight/protect of poor,   

1539  Guru nanak dev: Founder of sikhism (b. 1469)