Famous Birthdays In May - 05

1863  On May - 05 birth of frederik A Stoett, linguist (Dutch Proverbs)   

1865  Felicjan Szopski, composer was born on this day in history.   

1865  On this day in history birth of nellie Bly, American journalist and writer (d. 1922)   

1866  Thomas B. Thrige, Danish industrialist (d. 1938) was born on this day in history.   

1867  Nellie Bly, [Elizabeth Cochran Seaman], journalist was born on this day in history.   

1867  Thomas Tertius Noble, composer was born on May - 05.   

1869  On this day in history birth of hans Pfitzner, Russian-born composer (d. 1949)   

1871  Alberto Cametti, composer was born on May - 05.   

1879  On May - 05 birth of symon Petlyura, leader Ukraine (pogroms)   

1883  Charles Bender, only American Indian in baseball's Hall of Fame was born on this day in history.   

1883  Leopold Samuel, composer was born on this day in history.   

1883  Petar Konjovic, composer was born on this day in history.   

1883  Archibald Wavell, British general (d. 1950) was born on May - 05.   

1884  On May - 05 birth of wang Tjing-Wei, premier China (1932-35)   

1885  On this day in history birth of henri Velge, 1st chairman (Belgian Council of State)   

1886  On May - 05 birth of manuel Borguno, composer   

1887  On this day in history birth of estelle Hemsley, Boston MA   

1887  On this day in history birth of lord Geoffrey Fisher of Lambeth, archbishop of Canterbury   

1889  On May - 05 birth of herbie Taylor, cricketer (prolific South African pre- & post-WWI)   

1890  On this day in history birth of christopher Morley, author (Kitty Foil)   

1894  On this day in history birth of kit Guard, Denmark, actor (El Diablo Rides, Kid Courageous)   

1899  On this day in history birth of freeman Gosden, Richmond Va, radio actor (Amos-Amos 'n' Andy)   

1900  Charles Jewtraw, US, 500m speed skater (Olympic-gold-1924) was born on May - 05.   

1900  On this day in history birth of hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, German composer/conductor (Hassan gewinnt)   

1900  On May - 05 birth of mervyn A Ellison, British astronomer (spectrohelioscope)   

1901  On this day in history birth of blind Willie McTell, American singer (d. 1959)   

1903  James Beard, US, culinary expert/author (Delights & Prejudices) was born on May - 05.   

1904  On May - 05 birth of gordon Richards, British jockey (winner of 4,870 races)   

1905  On May - 05 birth of arnold Meijer, Dutch leader of fascist Dutch National/Black Front   

1905  Robert Houben, Belgian CVP-minister of Public health (1958) was born on this day in history.   

1906  On May - 05 birth of ursula Jeans, Simla India. actress (I Lived With You, Over the Moon)   

1907  On this day in history birth of benny Baker, St Joseph MO, actor (18 Again, Sting II, Thunderbirds)   

1907  On this day in history birth of kenneth Muir, English scholar   

1907  On May - 05 birth of yoritsune Matsudaira, composer   

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0200  Death of Sun Ce, warlord of the Han Dynasty (b. 175) on May - 05.   

0311  Gaius VM Galerius, emperor of Rome, dies at about 50 on this day in history.   

0984  Death of Gerberga of Saxony, Queen of Western Francia on May - 05.   

1028  Alfonso V, King of Leon/Galicia (999-1028), dies in battle on this day in history.   

1194  On May - 05 kazimierz II, the Justified, grand duke of Poland (1177-94), dies   

1219  On this day in history death of king Leo II of Armenia (b. 1150)   

1309  Charles II, the Lame, King of Naples (1285-1309), dies on this day in history.   

1504  Anton of Burgundy, the Great Bastard, knight, dies at about 82 on this day in history.