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Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Apr 28 Skuli Halldorsson, composer 
Apr 28 W H Carrier patents air conditioner
Apr 29 Ewan Roberts, Edinburgh Scotland, actress (Pvt Benjamin)
Apr 30 Sid Weiss, bassist.
May 01 In this year, China's 1st president Yuan Shikai claims dictatorial qualification.
May 01 In this year, China's inaugural president Yuan Shikai claims dictatorial qualification.
May 02 Dennis Dyer, cricketer (opened batting for S Africa v England 1947).
May 04 Abdel Karim Kassem, general/premier/dictator of Iraq (1958-63).
May 06 British House of Lords rejects women suffrage.
May 07 Edward Mollenhauer, composer, dies at 87.
May 08 Lord Murton, of Lindisfrarne, deputy chairman (Comm House of Lords).
May 08 Paramount Pictures is formed.
May 09 Carlo Maria Giulini, conductor.
May 09 In this year, 40th Kentucky Derby: John McCabe aboard Old Rosebud claims in 2:03.4.
May 09 President Wilson proclaims Mother's Day
May 10 Charles McGraw, NYC, actor (Michael-Falcon, Smith Family).
May 12 Bertus Aafjes, Dutch poet/writer
May 13 Joe Louis, world heavyweight boxing champion (1937-49)
May 13 R E Foster, only dual England captain at cricket and soccer, dies.
May 14 Chic Jim Scott no-hits Cleve, gives up 2 hits in 10th and loses 1-0
May 15 Henri Rabauds opera "Marouf, Savetier de Caire," premieres in Paris.
May 15 Jack Pepys, immunologist
May 16 American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City
May 16 Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author.
May 17 Guido Masanetz, composer.
May 17 Peter Leyten, bishop of Breda (1885-1914), dies at 79
May 18 Anthony Fell, British MP
May 21 Greyhound Bus Company begins in Minnesota.
May 21 In this year, 39th Preakness: Andy Schuttinger aboard Holiday claims in 1:53.8.
May 22 Vance Packard, Granville Summit Pa, author (Hidden Persuaders)
May 23 Alec Dickson, founder (VSO)
May 24 Clifford Irving, Chairman (Isle of Man Govt)
May 25 British House of Commons passes Irish Home Rule
May 25 Paolo Giorza, composer, dies at 81
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