Interesting things that happened May 5th:
Birthdays on this date:
In 1818 Karl Marx (in Trier, Germany), social philosopher
In 1832 H. H. Bancroft, writer (several histories), publisher,
bookseller
In 1867 Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman), first female
investigative
reporter
In 1890 Christopher Morley, author
In 1925 Monica Lewis, actor, singer, pin-up girl, Chiquita Banana
In 1926 Ann B. Davis (in Schnectady, NY), actor (Brady Bunch)
In 1927 Pat Carroll (in Shreveport, LA), actor (Little Mermaid (voice),
ER)
In 1942 Tammy Wynette (at Redbay, Alabama), singer
In 1943 Michael Palin, actor, world traveller
In 1976 Sage Stallone, son of Sly
Events worth noting:
+ Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)
+ Tango-no-sekku (Boy's Festival) -- Japan
+ National Teacher's Day
In 1821 Napoleon dies at St. Helena.
In 1862 Peninsular Campaign - Battle of Williamsburg, VA.
In 1864 Atlanta Campaign - five days fighting begins at Rocky Face
Ridge.
+ Battle of the Wilderness begins.
In 1867 Mexican Army defeats French invaders at Battle of Puebla (basis
of
Cinco de Mayo holiday).
In 1891 Carnegie Hall opens in New York City. The performance featured
Walter Damrosh conducting Beethoven followed by Tchaikovsky
conducting Tchaikovsky.
In 1893 U.S. Stock market crashes, producing an economic depression.
In 1904 Cy Young pitches first perfect game in professional baseball.
In 1908 The Great White Fleet arrives in San Francisco.
In 1921 Miniature newspaper published (Brighton Gazette 10 x 13 cm).
In 1922 Construction on Yankee Stadium begins.
In 1925 Ty Cobb goes 6 for 6.
+ John Scopes arrested for teaching evolution in Tennessee.
In 1948 First air squadron of jets aboard a carrier.
In 1949 Council of Europe established.
In 1955 West Germany gains sovereignty.
In 1956 Jim Bailey - first 4 minute mile run in USA, Los Angeles, Ca.
In 1961 Alan Shepard becomes first American in space (on board Freedom
7).
In 1981 The 16th and final Mayor's Trophy Game. Mets beat Yanks 4-1 and
hold 8-7 edge.
And remember ...
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Older Americans Month
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