Page 7: Historical Events In May - 29

1957  George Bacovia [Vasiliu], Romanian poet/composer (Plumb), dies at 75   

1958  In this year, Real Madrid claims 3rd Europe Cup 1 in Brussels   

1958  Juan Ramon Jiménez, Spanish poet (Nobel 1956), dies at 76.   

1959  Charles de Gaulle forms French Government.   

1959  Charles de Gaulle forms French govt.   

1960  Everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown" hits #1   

1961  Uuno Kalervo Klami, composer, dies at 60   

1962  Barbra Streisand appears on "The Garry Moore Show"   

1962  Buck O'Neil is recorded as becoming the inaugural black coach in major league baseball, accepting a job with the Chicago Cubs   

1962  Barbra Streisand appears on "Garry Moore Show".   

1965  Phillies Dick Allen hits 529' HR out of Connie Mack Stadium.   

1966  In this year, Carol Mann claims LPGA Baton Rouge Ladies Golf Invitational   

1967  Australian Paul McManus waterskis barefoot for 1 30 19.   

1967  Pope Paul VI names 27 new cardinals, including Karol Wojtyla, archbishop of Krakow, who later became Pope John Paul II.   

1967  Australian Paul McManus water skis barefoot for 1:30:19.   

1967  Geronimo Baqueiro Foster, composer, dies at 69   

1967  Australian Paul McManus waterskis barefoot for 1:30:19   

1968  Manchester United become the inaugural English team to win European Championship soccer tournament beating Benfica of Portugal 4-1 at Wembley after an added 30 minutes 1968 Truth in Lending Act signed into law.   

1968  UN resolves sanctions on white-minority-ruled Rhodesia.   

1968  In this year, Manchester United claims 13rd Europe Cup 1 in London.   

1969  Britain's Trans-Arctic expedition makes inaugural crossing of Arctic Sea ice   

1969  Britain's Trans-Arctic expedition makes 1st crossing of Arctic Sea ice   

1970  USSR performs nuclear test (underground)   

1970  John Gunther, author/host (John Gunther's High Road), dies at 68   

1971  "Court Room" by Clarence Carter hits #61.   

1971  Court Room by Clarence Carter hits #61   

1971  Max Trapp, composer, dies at 83   

1973  Columbia Records fires president Clive Davis for misappropriating $100000 in funds, Davis will start Arista records   

1973  Tom Bradley is elected the inaugural black mayor of Los Angeles.   

1973  Eric Applewhite, entertainer, dies.   

1974  Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster   

1976  "One Piece At A Time" by Johnny Cash hits #29.   

1977  Janet Guthrie is recorded as becoming inaugural woman to drive in the Indianapolis 500.   

1977  NBC News and Information Service (24 hour news) ends on radio.   

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1594  Gottfried heinrich graf zu pappenheim: Bavarian general   

1627  Anne ml of orleans: Duchess of montpensier (grand mademoiselle)   

1630  Charles ii: King of england (1660-85)   

1630  Charles ii of england: Charles ii of england (d. 1685)   

1673  Cornelis van bijnkershoek: Lawyer/president of high council   

1675  Humphry ditton: English mathematician   

1716  Louis j m daubenton: French zoologist   

1722  James fitzgerald: 1st duke of leinster, irish politician   

1259  Death of King christopher i of denmark: King christopher i of denmark (b. 1219)   

1379  Death of King henry ii of castile: King henry ii of castile (b. 1334)   

1405  Philippe de mézières: Advisor to charles v of france   

1425  Death of Hongxi emperor of china: Hongxi emperor of china (b. 1378)   

1453  Constantine xi dragases: Last byzantine emperor,   

1500  Bartholomeu diaz de narvaez (novaez): Portuguese sea explorer, drowns   

1544  Death of Jacobus latomus [jasques masson]: Belgian inquisitor,   

1546  Cardinal beaton: English archbishop of st andrews, murdered