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
 
Chris Brown 1989
Adele 1988
Niki Demartino 1995
Ashton Rowland 2006
Bart Baker 1986
Gabriella Demartino 1995
Danielle Fishel 1981
Henry Cavill 1983
Brandon Temasfieldt 1995
Jonny Gray 1999
Don Benjamin 1987
Adam LZ 1995
Shaun McKnight 1974
Hank Green 1980
Lewis Hilsenteger 1984
Caleb Bielski 2000
Tahiry Jose 1979
Craig David 1981
David Escamilla 1991
Carly Manning 1998
Michael Murphy 1938
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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

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Today's Birthday Horoscope

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

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