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 has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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

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