Famous Quote For May 5
"You don't have to go to college to be a success."
George H. W. Bush, 1988
May 5 Birthdays
 
1989 - Chris Brown
1988 - Adele
1995 - Niki Demartino
2006 - Ashton Rowland
1986 - Bart Baker
1995 - Gabriella Demartino
1981 - Danielle Fishel
1983 - Henry Cavill
1995 - Brandon Temasfieldt
1999 - Jonny Gray
1987 - Don Benjamin
1995 - Adam LZ
1974 - Shaun McKnight
1980 - Hank Green
1984 - Lewis Hilsenteger
2000 - Caleb Bielski
1979 - Tahiry Jose
1981 - Craig David
1991 - David Escamilla
1998 - Carly Manning
1938 - Michael Murphy
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May 5 History
 

1961 - Alan Shepard: first American in space.

1930 - Amy Johnson first woman ever to fly solo (from England to Australia).

1904 - Boston Red Sox pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game of modern era

1893 - Wall Street prices drop in Panic of 1893

1862 - Cinco de Mayo: French troops halted in Battle of Puebla in Mexico

This Day In Business

1809 - Mary Kies of South Killingly, CT is the first woman granted a patent, for techniques for weaving straw with silk & thread.
This Day In Entertainment

1891 - Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan opens its doors for the first time.
This Day In Geography

1494 - Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica and names it Santa Gloria.
This Day In Sports

1969 - Jerry West becomes first to win NBA Finals MVP on losing team as Lakers fall to Celtics.

May 5th Holiday

Cinco de Mayo - Celebrates Mexican heritage and pride, and also commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 5 Birthday Horoscope.

Famous Birthdays iPhone App

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