Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In May - 22

1885  Giacomo Matteotti, Italian politician (d. 1924) was born on May - 22.   

1891  J R Becher, writer was born on this day in history.   

1891  Robert Gordon Sproul, educator/college pres (Univ of Calif) was born on May - 22.   

1891  On this day in history birth of eddie Edwards, American jazz trombonist (d. 1963)   

1892  On May - 22 birth of louis van Tulder, Dutch tenor (From Office Stool to High C)   

1895  Jiddu Krishnamurti, India, philosopher (Songs of Life) [OS=May 12] was born on May - 22.   

1897  On this day in history birth of robert Neumann, Austrian/British author (Waters of Babylon)   

1898  René de Vos, Dutch actor/composer (Jij Bent Mijn Leven) was born on this day in history.   

1900  Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of Charles de Gaulle (d. 1979) was born on May - 22.   

1901  Maurice J. Tobin, 56th Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1953) was born on May - 22.   

1902  On this day in history birth of al Simmons, Milwaukee, American baseball outfielder (A's), lifetime batting avg of .334 (d. 1956)   

1902  Al Simmons, Milwaukee, American baseball outfielder (A's), lifetime batting avg of .334 (d. 1956) was born on May - 22.   

1903  Yves Rocard, French physicist (d. 1992) was born on May - 22.   

1904  Anne de Vries, writer (Bartje) was born on this day in history.   

1904  On this day in history birth of paul Viiding, Estonian poet (d. 1962)   

1906  On May - 22 birth of harry Ritz, US comic (Ritz Brothers-Silent Movie)   

1907  On this day in history birth of laurence Olivier, England, actor (Rebecca, Hamlet, Jazz Singer)   

1907  On May - 22 birth of hergé, Belgian comic book creator (d. 1983)   

1908  On this day in history birth of rattana Pestonji, Thai filmmaker (d. 1970)   

1908  On this day in history birth of horton Smith. American golfer (d. 1963)   

1910  On this day in history birth of johnny Olson, TV announcer (Price is Right)   

1911  On this day in history birth of anatol Rapoport, Russ/US mathem/biologist (game theory)   

1912  Hendrik Koekoek, Dutch MP (Farmers Party) was born on May - 22.   

1913  On May - 22 birth of andrea C Bensddorp, Dutch/South African actress (Commensaal)   

1913  On this day in history birth of carlyle Blackwell Jr, CA, actor (Docks of NY)   

1914  Vance Packard, Granville Summit Pa, author (Hidden Persuaders) was born on May - 22.   

1914  Sun Ra, American musician (d. 1993) was born on this day in history.   

1916  Gordon Binkerd, composer was born on May - 22.   

1917  On this day in history birth of jean-Louis Laffitte Curtis, novelist   

1917  On this day in history birth of georg Tintner, Austrian-born conductor (d. 1999)   

1917  Nathan Davis, American actor was born on this day in history.   

1917  On May - 22 birth of daniel Nagrin, American modern dancer and choreographer   

1918  David Land, impressario was born on May - 22.   

1919  Paul Vanden Boeynants, premier Belgium (1966-68, 1978-79) was born on May - 22.   

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0337  Constantine the Great, emperor of Rome (306-37)/anti semite, dies on this day in history.   

0748  Death of Empress Genshō of Japan (b. 680) on this day in history.   

0987  Death of Louis V le Faineant, the Lazy, king of France (986-87), poisoned at 20 on this day in history.   

1068  Death of Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan (b. 1025) on this day in history.   

1455  On May - 22 death of henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (killed in battle)   

1457  Death of Saint Rita of Cascia, Italian saint (b. 1381) on this day in history.   

1501  Robert Gaguin, French writer/diplomat (Arte Metrificandi), dies at 66 on May - 22.   

1538  Death of John Forrest, English Franciscan friar (martyred) (b. 1471) on May - 22.