📖🗣️ Notable Events

[KellytheBelly]

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂

Notable Events for October 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.
1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]
1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.
1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.
1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.
1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

[This was a significant milestone, but it's worth noting that wireless communication had been evolving for several decades before this point.]
1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.
1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

[While this was a significant step forward, it's important to recognize that lynching persisted in the South for many years after this speech.]
1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.
1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

[This was a crucial battle, but it was part of a larger Allied offensive in Western Europe.]

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.
1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.
1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.
1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

[This was a major event in the history of the anti-war movement, but it's important to note that there were many other protests and demonstrations against the war.]
1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.
1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

[This was a tragic event, and Tracy was eventually released after several years in captivity.]
1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.
1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.
2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.
2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

[This was a highly controversial policy that led to widespread condemnation and legal challenges.]

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Notable Events for June 29th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 29 | Birthdays & Events]

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1613 - The original 'Globe Theatre,' in London, burns down during a performance of, 'Henry VIII,' when a theatrical cannon misfires.
1767 - 'Townshend Revenue Acts' is passed by British parliament, establishing duties on tea, glass, paint, oil, lead, and paper imported into American colonies.
1776 - San Francisco is founded.
1860 - The last stone is placed for second lighthouse to be built at Minot's Ledge, Massachusetts.
1880 - France annexes 'Tahiti,' formally establishing it as a French protectorate.
1906 - 'Mesa Verde National Park,' in Colorado, containing prehistoric cliff dwellings, is established by an act of Congress.
1927 - U.S. aviators, 'Lester Maitland,' and 'Albert Hegenberger' complete the first transpacific flight, landing in Oahu, Hawaii, after taking off from Oakland Municipal Airport, the previous day.
1940 - U.S. Congress passes the, 'Alien Registration Act.'
1941 - German forces invade and occupy Lviv, Ukraine, leading to the slaughter of thousands, as part of their invasion of Soviet territory.
1954 - Dr. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance is revoked by the, 'Atomic Energy Commission.'
1956 - Hollywood icon, 'Marilyn Monroe' marries playwright, 'Arthur Miller,' in a civil ceremony.
1957 - 'Buddy Holly' records, 'Peggy Sue.'
1958 - 'Pelé' leads Brazil to their first World Cup title, defeating Sweden 5-2.
1967 - Actress, 'Jayne Mansfield' is killed in a car crash.
1967 - 'Mick Jagger,' and 'Keith Richards,' of The Rolling Stones, are found guilty on drug possession charges [sentences were later suspended on appeal].
1968 - Pink Floyd's second studio album, 'A Saucerful of Secrets,' is released in the U.K.
1968 - The Small Faces' album, 'Ogden's Nut Gone Flake' begins a six-week run at #1 on the U.K. album chart.
1968 - The free concert in Hyde Park, 'Hyde Park Live,' is held in London, with, 'Pink Floyd,' 'Jethro Tull,' 'Tyrannosaurus Rex,' and 'Roy Harper.'
1969 - Following a performance at the 'Denver Pop Festival,' 'Noel Redding' leaves 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience.'
1969 - The 'Harlem Cultural Festival' begins, in Mt. Morris Park, featuring numerous Black performers.
1972 - In 'Furman v. Georgia,' the U.S. Supreme Court rules [5-4] that capital punishment, as applied, is unconstitutional.
[This decision was later reversed in 1976.]
1974 - 'Gordon Lightfoot' scores his only chart-topping single with, 'Sundown.'
1974 - Soviet ballet virtuoso 'Mikhail Baryshnikov' defects from the USSR, in Toronto, while on tour with the Kirov Ballet.
1974 - 'Neil Peart' replaces 'John Rutsey' as Rush's drummer.
1975 - Folk singer, 'Tim Buckley' dies of a heroin and morphine overdose, at '28.'
1976 - The 'Seychelles' gain independence from the United Kingdom.
1978 - 'Peter Frampton' is involved in a serious car accident in the Bahamas, breaking his arm and cracking ribs.
1984 - 'Cannonball Run II,' 'Conan the Destroyer,' and 'Bachelor Party' are released in theaters.
1985 - 'David Bowie' and 'Mick Jagger' record a version of, 'Dancing in the Street,' for the 'Live Aid' charity.
1985 - John Lennon's '1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V' limousine, with its psychedelic paint job, sells for over $3 million at a Sotheby's auction.
1986 - 'Richard Branson' breaks the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing by boat in his speedboat, 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II.'
1988 - 'Coming to America' debuts in theaters.
1990 - 'Chlorofluorocarbons' [CFCs], a substance highly damaging to the ozone layer, are banned under the London Amendment to the 'Montreal Protocol.'
1995 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time, marking a new era of cooperation in space between the former Cold War adversaries.
1995 - Ringo Starr's first-ever TV commercial, for 'Pizza Hut,' debuts in the U.S.
2001 - 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence,' and 'Pootie Tang' are released in theaters.
2005 - 'War of the Worlds' debuts in theaters.
2005 - 'The Rooms' cultural facility opens, in St. John’s in Newfoundland, and Labrador.
2007 - 'Apple' releases its first-generation, 'iPhone,' revolutionizing the smartphone industry.
2007 - 'Ratatouille' is released in theaters.
2009 - American hedge-fund investment manager, 'Bernie Madoff' receives a sentence of up to 150 years, in prison, for operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.
2010 - Two workers are killed dismantling a 'Rolling Stones' stage, in Madrid.
2011 - 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' debuts in theaters.
2012 - 'Ted,' Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Witness Protection,' and 'Magic Mike' are released in theaters.
2022 - 'R. Kelly' is sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering and violating the, 'Mann Act.'
2020 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President,' and 'Fellows of Harvard College,' effectively end race-based affirmative action, in college admissions, in the United States.

Other Observances:

National Almond Buttercrunch Day
[A day to enjoy this sweet, crunchy treat.]
National Darts Day
[Founded in 2025, this day celebrates the game of darts.]
National Waffle Iron Day
[Time to make some delicious waffles!]
Hug Holiday
[Spread some love with hugs.]
National Guy Day
[An excellent way to celebrate all the great Guys out there!]
National Bacon Burnt Ends Day
[It's a day to recognize and enjoy bacon burnt ends, a delicious BBQ treat.]
Outdoor Equipment Maintenance Day
[A day to help you keep our outdoor equipment in good working order.]
National Dieselbilly Day
[This day It commemorates the birthday and work of musician, Bill Kirchen, the self-proclaimed 'King of Dieselbilly.' Kirchen’s career has spanned over five decades and he remains active today.]
San Francisco’s Birthday
[Situated between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, this historic city is known for its iconic landmarks, unique architecture, cultural diversity, and progressive spirit. San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776, by Spanish colonists when they officially raised the Spanish flag at the Presidio of San Francisco. What began as a humble settlement has since grown into a thriving metropolis that’s home to almost one million people.]
International Day of the Tropics
[Its purpose is to acknowledge the extraordinary variety of the tropics while shedding more light on the distinctive challenges and opportunities that are faced by tropical areas.]
International Mud Day
[Get messy and have some fun in the mud.]
Log Cabin Day
[A day to appreciate the simplicity and charm of log cabins.]
St. Peter's Day  [Feast of Saints Peter and Paul]
[A Christian observance honoring Saints Peter and Paul.]
National Camera Day
[Grab your camera (or phone!) and capture some memories. This day celebrates the fact that photography, once so complicated it took a scientist to understand, is now part of our everyday lives. The word 'photography' is based on two Greek words that, when put together, mean 'writing with light.' It’s a beautiful way of describing what a camera lets us do — tell a story without the use of words. It all goes back more than 800 years to the invention of the camera obscura.]
World Industrial Design Day
[Celebrate the innovative field of industrial design.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Month-Long Events for June 2025:

[source: National Today, Days of the Year, & Wikipedia]

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Other Month-Long Observances:

Audiobook Appreciation Month
[Celebrates audiobooks.]
Beautiful in Your Skin Month
[Promotes body positivity and self-acceptance.]
Care For Your Grandparents Month
[With people living longer and longer lives, the role of grandparents grows more confusing. Take some time to consider your family and care for your grandparents.]
Children’s Awareness Month
[Nurturing young minds, fostering empathy and understanding, guides future generations toward a more compassionate and harmonious world.]
Effective Communications Month
[Focuses on improving communication skills.]
Entrepreneurs 'Do It Yourself' Marketing Month
[Encourages entrepreneurs to take charge of their marketing efforts.]
Fight the Filthy Fly Month
[A nationwide effort to reduce fly populations and the risks they pose.]
Firework Safety Month / National Firework Safety Month
[Raises awareness about firework safety.]
International Mud Month
[Get your hands dirty! Roll down a hill, splash in a creek, even make a messy mud pie to connect yourself with childhood and nature during Mud Month.]
International Surf Music Month
[A vibrant tribute to the electric guitar twangs and beachy vibes of surf music.]
Lane Courtesy Month
[A time when we all get a nudge to be smarter on the streets.]
National Accordion Awareness Month
[Promotes the accordion instrument.]
National DJ Month

[Celebrates disc jockeys.]
National Foster a Pet Month
[Encouraging people to temporarily open their homes to pets in need, and it’s a lively reminder that even short-term care can improve a pet’s life.]
National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month
[Bringing joy to sick children through colorful inflatable decorations, uplifting their spirits during challenging times.]
National Homeownership Month
[Encourages homeownership.]
National Microchipping Month
[A reminder of this simple yet vital measure.]
National Oceans Month
[Focuses on ocean conservation and appreciation.]
National Pet Preparedness Month

[Highlighting the importance of ensuring pets’ safety during emergencies.]
National Pollinator Month
[Highlights the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies.]
National Rivers Month
[Promotes the conservation of rivers.]
National Safety Month
[Emphasizes safety in all aspects of life.]
Perennial Gardening Month
[Celebrates perennial plants and gardening.]
Potty Training Awareness Month
[Provides resources and support for potty training.]
Professional Wellness Month
[Focuses on well-being in the workplace.]
Rainbow Book Month
[Celebrates LGBTQ+ literature.]
Rebuild Your Life Month
[Encourages personal growth and starting anew.]
Social Petworking Month
[Pet lovers come together on social media to share photos, videos, and stories about their furry friends. The event becomes a lively and interactive celebration of our pets.]
Sphinx Festival
[A unique celebration that brings people together to honor creativity and shared heritage.]
Skyscraper Month
[Appreciates the engineering and design of skyscrapers.]
Sports America Kids Month
[Promotes youth participation in sports.]
Women’s Golf Month
[Exploring the skill, determination, and achievements of female athletes in the captivating world of golf competition.]
World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month
[Celebrates roller coasters and amusement parks.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 31st:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 31 | Birthdays & Events]

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1774 - India's first postal service office is established.
1790 - The United States enacts the Copyright Act, the first federal copyright law.
1809 - Napoleon's Marshal Jean Lannes dies from wounds sustained at the Battle of Aspern-Essling.
1809 - Composer, Franz Josef Haydn dies, in Vienna, Austria.
1819 - Walt Whitman, American poet, is born.
1821 - The first Catholic cathedral in the United States is dedicated in Baltimore, Maryland.
1859 - 'Big Ben,' the iconic clock at the Elizabeth Tower, in London, begins keeping time, for the first time.
['The Great Clock' [aka 'Big Ben'], in London, officially began keeping time. On July 11, the Great Bell first struck the hour. The 315-foot-high tower, part of the Houses of Parliament building, has no elevator; there are 334 steps to the belfry. The four quarter bells, or chimes, ring out every 15 minutes. The Great Bell tolls every hour. The minute hand measures almost 14 feet long. The clock mechanism weighs 5.6 tons, and is wound three times a week. The clock’s time is adjusted by changing the number of old pennies sitting on a shelf near the top of the pendulum. The tune played each hour is from the aria, 'I Know That My Redeemer Liveth,' part of Handel’s Messiah.]
1862 - During the American Civil War, the Battle of Seven Pines [or, Fair Oaks] occurs, with Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's army attacking Union General George McClellan's troops.
1879 - Werner von Siemens presents the world's first electric locomotive.
1884 - John Harvey Kellogg applies for a patent for 'flaked cereal' [corn flakes].
1889 - The devastating Johnstown Flood occurs in Pennsylvania, killing over 2,200 people, after the South Fork Dam collapses.
1902 - The Second Boer War officially ends with the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging, in South Africa.
1907 - The first New York Taxicab Company cabs arrive in New York City.
1909 - The National Negro Committee [later, the NAACP] holds its first conference.
[Held on May 31st, and June 1st, 1909 in New York City.]
1911 - The RMS Titanic is launched, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1913 - Edward Fisher, founder of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, dies.
1916 - The Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of World War I, begins off the Danish coast.
1917 - The first jazz records, 'Indiana,' and 'Darktown Strutter's Ball,' are released by the, 'Original Dixieland Jazz Band.'
1921 - Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti go on trial for murder, in Massachusetts, in one of the most famous trials in American history.
1921 - The flag of the Indian National Congress is adopted.
1929 - Ford Motor Company signs a landmark agreement to produce cars, in the Soviet Union.
1941 - The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq, during the Anglo-Iraqi War.
1948 - Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham is born.
1955 - The U.S. Supreme Court orders states to end racial segregation 'with all deliberate speed.'
[This order, known as 'Brown II.']
1958 - Sheb Wooley's, 'Purple People Eater' hits the top of the pop charts.
1961 - South Africa becomes an independent republic, and leaves the Commonwealth of Nations.
1961 - Chuck Berry opens his 'Berry Park,' an outdoor amusement complex.
1962 - Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi SS officer who organized Adolf Hitler's 'final solution of the Jewish question,' is executed, in Israel, for his crimes against humanity.
[The hanging, scheduled for midnight at the end of May 31st, was slightly delayed, and took place a few minutes past midnight, on June 1st [1962].]
1964 - The electric tram system in Bombay [Mumbai], India, runs for the last time.
1964 - Serial killer, Charles Schmid murders his first victim, 15-year-old Alleen Rowe, in the desert, outside of Tucson, Arizona.
1964 - The 'Dave Clark Five' make their 18th North American television appearance on, 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' surpassing all other British Invasion acts [in terms of appearance on the program].
1966 - Filming begins on The Monkees' first TV series.
1968 - The Beatles add overdubs of bass and vocals on 'Revolution' for what would become 'The White Album.'
1969 - 'The Doors' play a concert in the Mexico City Bullring.
1970 - An undersea earthquake off the coast of Peru triggers a massive landslide, killing over 70,000 people.
1971 - Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May, for the first time.
1974 - Israel and Syria sign an agreement on the Golan Heights.
1974 - The film, 'Benji,' about a stray dog who helps rescue kidnapped children, opens in U.S. theaters.
1976 - 'The Who' enter the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the loudest concert ever [at the time].
1977 - The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is completed.
1977 - The BBC bans the Sex Pistols' song 'God Save the Queen' from radio airplay.
1979 - Zimbabwe declares its independence.
[Now celebrated as 'Independence Day,' this event marked a milestone in the end of British colonial rule in the region.]
1980 - Lipps Inc. goes to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with, 'Funkytown.'
1982 - 1,376-lb. Pacific blue marlin is caught, in Kaiwi Point, Kona, Hawaii.
1982 - The Rolling Stones play an unannounced show at the 100 Club, in London.
1985 - A major tornado outbreak hits Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario, leaving 76 dead.
1988 - President Ronald Reagan arrives in Moscow, the first American president to do so, in 14 years.
1989 - The first International Rock Awards Ceremony is held in New York City.
1990 - A summer replacement television show, 'Seinfeld,' airs its first episode on TV [NBC].
1990 - Singer and actor, Art Lund, who rose to fame with, 'The Benny Goodman Orchestra,' dies.
1994 - Beastie Boys release their classic album, 'Ill Communication.'
1994 - Nas releases, 'The World Is Yours.'
1995 - Ted Nugent places his handprint and signature in cement, in the Hollywood Rock Walk.
1996 - Elsbeary Hobbs, bass singer for, 'The Drifters,' dies.
1998 - Geri Halliwell announces she is leaving the 'Spice Girls.'
2000 - The reality show, 'Survivor' premieres on CBS.
2000 - Singer, Johnnie Taylor dies of an apparent heart attack.
2000 - Latin bandleader, Tito Puente dies from complications from open heart surgery.
2003 - '21 Questions' by 50 Cent, featuring Nate Dogg, tops the charts.
2005 - The identity of 'Deep Throat,' the secret source who helped unravel the Watergate scandal, is revealed as former FBI official, W. Mark Felt.
2009 - Millvina Dean, the last known survivor of the Titanic sinking [she was nine weeks old], dies, in Southampton, England.
2010 - Israeli Shayetet 13 commandos board the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters, resulting in the deaths of nine Turkish citizens.
2013 - The widest tornado ever recorded, measuring 2.6 miles wide, strikes near El Reno, Oklahoma, causing eight fatalities.
2014 - A car and jewelry belonging to Miley Cyrus are stolen from her home, in Los Angeles.
2014 - Michael Jackson becomes the first artist to have top 10 hits, five decades in a row, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
2016 - Alicia Keys announces she will no longer wear makeup, as part of the #nomakeup movement.
2017 - Comedian Kathy Griffin faces backlash and is fired from CNN after a, 'controversial photo shoot.'
2017 - The 'Stratolaunch' plane debuts.
2019 - Robert Pattinson is officially announced as the new 'Batman.
2019 - Cardi B releases the hit single, 'Press.'
2021 - Underground rapper, 'Lil Loaded' dies.
2024 - Rapper Eminem drops the lead single, 'Houdini' from his 12th studio album.
2024 - Rita Ora releases her new single, 'Ask & You Shall Receive.'
2024 - Rap sensation, Shaboozey drops his third studio album, 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.'

Other Observances:

World No Tobacco Day
[Encourages 24 hours of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption.]
National Smile Day
[Encourages everyone to wear their best smile.]
National Autonomous Vehicle Day
[Celebrates the merging of science and technology in autonomous vehicles.]
National Macaroon Day
[Celebrates the delicious coconut cookie.]
National Save Your Hearing Day
[Recognizes the importance of preserving hearing.]
National Speak in Complete Sentences Day
[Dedicated to using proper sentence structure while speaking.]
Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day
[Shines a light on this rare and serious disease.]
National Utah Day
[Celebrates Utah as the '45th' state to join the Union.]
World Parrot Day
[Highlights the threat to wild and captive parrots and encourages learning about them.]
Web Designer Day
[This day shines a light on the creative geniuses who make the internet a visually stunning and user-friendly place.]
World Foster Day
[A day that encourages people to learn more about and get involved with understanding and meeting the needs of children whose families are unable to provide them with the care they need.]
What You Think Upon Grows Day
[This day encourages us to pause and reflect. What thoughts are you feeding? Are they helping you grow? It’s a chance to plant better seeds and watch them bloom.]
Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day
[A day created to help people understand just how badly infidelity affects all of those involved.]
Dragon Boat Festival Holiday [Taiwan]
[A traditional holiday.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 31st:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 31 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1162: Genghis Khan, Mongol leader.
1819: Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist.
1819: William Mayo, English American medical doctor and chemist.
1857: Pope Pius XI, head of the Catholic Church [1922-1939].
1861: Emily Perkins Bissell, American social worker and activist, best remembered for introducing 'Christmas Seals' to the United States.
1867: Nellie Bly [Elizabeth Cochrane], pioneering American journalist.
[Widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days.]
1868: Sir Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, British peer and politician [Canadian Governor-General 1916-1921].
1894: Fred Allen, American comedian, writer, and radio host.
1898: Norman Vincent Peale, American minister and author.
1908: Don Ameche, American actor, comedian and vaudevillian.
1912: Chien-Shiung Wu, Chinese-American physicist.
1923: Prince Rainier III of Monaco [1949-2005].
1923: Ellsworth Kelly, American painter, sculptor, and printmaker.
1930: Clint Eastwood, American actor and director. [Age '95']
1930: Elaine Stewart, American actress and model.
1931: Shirley Verrett, American opera singer.
1938: Johnny Paycheck, American country music singer.
1938: Peter Yarrow, American folk singer ['Peter, Paul and Mary'].
1939: Terry Waite, British humanitarian and hostage negotiator. [Age '86']
1943: Joe Namath, American NFL quarterback [13 Seasons]. [Age '82']
1943: Sharon Gless, American actress ['Cagney & Lacey']. [Age '82']
1947: John Bonham, English musician ['Led Zeppelin' drummer].
1948: Martin Hannett, English record producer, musician and an original partner/director.
1948: Mike Edwards, English cellist and music teacher ['ELO'].
1949: Tom Berenger, American actor ['Looking for Mr. Goodbar,' 'The Big Chill,' 'Eddie and the Cruisers,' and 'Platoon,' and 'Major League']. [Age '76']
1950: Gregory Harrison, American actor ['Trapper John, M.D.']. [Age '75']
1952: Karl Bartos, German musician ['Kraftwerk']. [Age '73']
1954: Vicki Sue Robinson, American singer closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s ['Turn the Beat Around'].
1956: Fritz Hilpert, German musician ['Kraftwerk']. [Age '69']
1957: Jim Craig, American former hockey player & Olympic gold medalist. [Age '68']
1958: Roma Maffia, American actress ['Nip/Tuck']. [Age '67']
1960: Chris Elliott, American comedian and actor ['Cabin Boy']. [Age '65']
1961: Lea Thompson, American actress ['Back to the Future,' and 'Some Kind of Wonderful']. [Age '64']
1962: Corey Hart, Canadian singer, musician and songwriter ['Sunglasses at Night', and 'Never Surrender']. [Age '63']
1962: Dina Boluarte, Peruvian politician, civil servant, lawyer, and President of Peru. [Age '63']
1963: Viktor Orbán, Hungarian lawyer, politician, and Prime Minister of Hungary. [Age '62']
1963: Wendy Smith, English singer ['Prefab Sprout']. [Age '62']
1964: Darryl 'D.M.C.' McDaniels, American rapper ['Run-DMC']. [Age '61']
1965: Brooke Shields, American actress and model. [Age '60']
1967: Phil Keoghan, New Zealand-American television host. [Age '58']
1972: Archie Panjabi, English actress. [Age '53']
1975: Merle Dandridge, American actress. [Age '50']
1976: Colin Farrell, Irish actor ['The Killing of a Sacred Deer']. [Age '49']
[A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades, and awards.]
1977: Eric Christian Olsen, American actor, writer and producer. [Age '48']
1977: Scott Klopfenstein, American musician ['Reel Big Fish']. [Age '48']
1980: Andy Hurley, American drummer ['Fall Out Boy']. [Age '45']
1984: Yael Grobglas, Israeli actress ['Jane the Virgin']. [Age '41']
1986: Waka Flocka Flame [Juaquin Malphurs], American rapper. [Age '39']
1987: Jonathan Tucker, American actor ['The Ruins']. [Age '43']
1990: Phillipa Soo, American actress and singer. [Age '35']
1991: Azealia Banks, American rapper. [Age '34']
1996: Normani [Normani Hamilton], American singer ['Fifth Harmony']. [Age '29']

Died:

1809: Franz Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer.
1832: Évariste Galois, French mathematician.
1837: Joseph Grimaldi, English actor, dancer, and clown.
1910: Elizabeth Blackwell, English-American physician.
[The first woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S.]
1913: Edward Fisher, Canadian music educator.
1962: Adolf Eichmann, Nazi SS officer.
1983: Jack Dempsey, American boxer
[He competed from 1914 to 1927, and as world heavyweight champion, from 1919 to 1926.]
1990: Art Lund, American singer, television and stage actor.
1996: Elsbeary Hobbs, American bass singer ['The Drifters'].
1996: Timothy Leary, American psychologist and author known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs.
2000: Tito Puente, American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer.
2000: Johnnie Taylor, American recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco.
2001: Arlene Francis, American game show panelist, actress, radio and television talk show host ['What's My Line?'].
2004: Alberta Martin, American homemaker.
[One of the last widows from the Confederate side, who died nearly 140 years after the Civil War ended.]
2009: Millvina Dean, British civil servant, cartographer, and last survivor of the RMS Titanic.
2010: Louise Bourgeois, French-American artist, and sculptor.
2013: Jean Stapleton, American character actress of stage, television ['All in the Family'], and film.
2021: Lil Loaded, American rapper. [b. 2000]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 30th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 30 | Birthdays & Events]

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1431 – Joan of Arc burns at the stake: The French military leader, and heroine of the Hundred Years' War, is executed for heresy and witchcraft.
1593 – Playwright Christopher Marlowe is killed: The English playwright dies in a tavern brawl.
1783 – The 'Pennsylvania Evening Post' becomes the first daily newspaper published in America.
1806 – [Future President] Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel [after Dickinson accused Jackson's wife of bigamy]: Jackson fatally shoots Dickinson during a dispute.
1848 - William Young patents an paddle [ice cream] freezer.
1848: U.S. and Mexico ratifications of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo exchanged at Queretaro.
[Treaty was originally signed on Feb. 2, 1848. This finalized the end of the Mexican-American War, and formally ceded a large portion of territory to the United States.]
1868 – Decoration Day [predecessor to Memorial Day] is first observed: The first major observance to honor Civil War dead, with graves decorated with flowers.
1899 – Bandit Pearl Hart holds up an Arizona stagecoach: An amateur female bandit, and her boyfriend, commit a stagecoach robbery.
1908 - The first federal workmen's compensation law is approved by Congress.
1911 – The first Indianapolis 500 is held, with Ray Harroun winning the inaugural race.
1921 – Tulsa race massacre begins: Mobs attack Tulsa's prosperous black neighborhood of Greenwood, resulting in widespread destruction and casualties.
1922 – The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated: The iconic monument to Abraham Lincoln is officially dedicated, in Washington, D.C.
1925 – May Thirtieth Incident in Shanghai: British police kills labor demonstrators, sparking protests in China.
1942 - The aircraft carrier, 'Yorktown' leaves Pearl Harbor.
1958 – Remains of unidentified servicemen are buried at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Two American servicemen killed in WWII, and the Korean War, are laid to rest.
1964 – The Beatles', 'Love Me Do' hits #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1966 – Dolly Parton marries Carl Dean, in Catoosa County, Georgia.
1968 – The Beatles begin recording what would become known as, 'The White Album,' with 'Revolution' being the first track recorded.
1970 – Ray Stevens', 'Everything Is Beautiful' hits #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1992 – Paul Simon marries singer, Edie Brickell.
1997 – West Arkeen, guitarist who worked on Guns N' Roses', 'Use Your Illusion' album, dies of a drug overdose, at 36.
1998 – Nuclear tests resume in Pakistan: Pakistan conducts a second nuclear test in response to India's recent tests, escalating regional tensions.
2003 – Record producer, Mickie Most, known for producing hits for, 'The Animals,' 'Herman's Hermits,' 'Donovan,' and others, dies at '64.'
2004 – Madonna is forced to pay out £250,000 in a lawsuit after copying ideas by [the late] French erotic photographer, Guy Burton, for her 'Hollywood' video.
2005 – American student, Natalee Holloway disappears while on a high school graduation trip to Aruba.
2008 – The film version of HBO's comedy series, 'Sex and the City,' starring Sarah Jessica Parker, is released.
2013 – A new museum, the 'Johnny Cash Museum' [dedicated to the life of Johnny Cash], opens its doors, in Nashville, Tennessee.
2013 – Boston Red Sox outfielder, Jacoby Ellsbury steals five bases during his team’s 9-2 win, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2013 – Thirteen-year-old Arvind Mahankali, of Bayside Hills, New York, correctly spells 'knaidel' to become the champion of the, '2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee,' in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
2014 – Aretha Franklin receives an honorary degree from Harvard University.

Other Observances:

National Creativity Day
[A day to unleash your imagination and create new things.]
National Mint Julep Day
[Enjoy the classic refreshing cocktail.]
National Water a Flower Day
[A reminder to tend to your plants and give them a drink.]
World MS Day [Multiple Sclerosis]
[This day is dedicated to raising awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic progressive disease affecting the nervous system.]
Loomis Day
[Honors Mahlon Loomis, who is credited with creating the 'wireless telegram.']
International Hug Your Cat Day
[A day to show extra affection to your feline friends.]
European Neighbors' Day [Last Friday in May]
[A day to celebrate community and get to know your neighbors.]
National E-Bike Day
[Promotes the use of electric bicycles for transportation and recreation.]
National Heat Awareness Day [Last Friday in May]
[Focuses on raising awareness about heat-related illnesses and safety.]
Fakesgiving
[A fun, unofficial holiday for celebrating Thanksgiving-style feasts outside of the traditional time.]
International Day of the Potato  🥔
[Picture fields of golden potatoes, from the sun-kissed slopes of the Andes to the lush, green farmlands worldwide. The day represents a global shout-out to the mighty spud, highlighting its role in feeding billions, supporting farmers, and boosting sustainability.]
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji [India]
[A regional observance honoring the memory of the Sikh Guru.]
National Day [Dan državnosti] [Croatia]
[Croatia's Statehood Day.]
Mothers' Day [Día de las Madres] [Nicaragua]
[A national holiday celebrating mothers.]
Arrival Day [Trinidad and Tobago]
[Commemorates the arrival of various ethnic groups to Trinidad and Tobago.]
Community Day [Día de Canarias] [Canary Islands, Spain]
[A regional holiday celebrating the Canary Islands.]
National Sofia Day
[A particularly special day for parents and guardians who were wise enough to name their child, 'Sofia'].
National Hole In My Bucket Day
[Pays homage to the old children's song.]

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Born:

1820: Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau, Canadian lawyer and politician. [d. 1890]
[The first premier of Quebec after Confederation.]
1846: Peter Carl Fabergé, Russian goldsmith and jeweler.  [d. 1920]
1869: Grace Andrews, American mathematician, and one of two women to be listed in the first edition of, 'American Men of Science' [1906]. [d. 1951]
1893: Norman Cota, U.S. Army brigadier general [WW II]. [d. 1971]
1896: Howard Hawks, American film director, producer, and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era. [d. 1977]
1903: Countee Cullen, American poet, novelist, children's writer, and playwright, particularly well known during the Harlem Renaissance. [d. 1946]
1908: Mel Blanc, American voice actor ['Bugs Bunny,' 'Daffy Duck,' 'Porky Pig,' and 'Barney Rubble'], and radio personality whose career spanned over 60 years. [d. 1989]
1909: Benny Goodman, American jazz and swing musician, clarinet player, and bandleader ['King of Swing']. [d. 1986]
1926: Christine Jorgensen, American American actress, singer, recording artist, and transgender rights pioneer. [d. 1989]
[The first widely known person to undergo gender-reassignment surgery.]
1926: James Whitman McLamore, Creator of the, 'Whopper' [Burger King]. [d. 1996]
1936: Keir Dullea, American actor. [Age '89']
[He is best known for his portrayal of astronaut, David Bowman, in the 1968 film, '2001: A Space Odyssey.']
1943: Gale Sayers, American NFL Hall of Fame running back ['Chicago Bears']. [d. 2020]
1945: Barry Clifford, American underwater archaeological explorer who discovered the first verified pirate shipwreck. [Age '80']
1946: Candy Lightner, Founder of, 'Mothers Against Drunk Driving' [MADD].
1951: Stephen Tobolowsky, American character actor ['Groundhog Day'], and writer. [Age '74']
1953: Colm Meaney, Irish actor. [Age '72']
1955: Topper Headon, English drummer and multi-instrumentalist. [Age '70']
[Best known as the drummer of, 'The Clash.']
1958: Marie Fredriksson, Swedish singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist ['Roxette']. [d. 2019]
1962: Kevin Eastman, American comic book artist and writer [co-creator of, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.'] [Age '63']
1963: Helen Sharman, British chemist and cosmonaut. [Age '62']
[She became the first British person, first Western European woman, and first privately funded woman in space, as well as the first woman to visit the Mir space station, in May 1991.]
1964: Wynonna Judd, Country music musician and member of the country duo, 'The Judds.' [Age '61']
1964: Tom Morello, American guitarist ['Rage Against the Machine,' and 'Audioslave']. [Age '61']
1964: Mark Sheppard, English actor. [Age '61']
1971: Idina Menzel, American actress and singer. [Age '54']
1971: Duncan Jones, British film director, film producer and screenwriter. [Age '54']
1972: Manny Ramirez, Dominican-American former professional baseball outfielder. [Age '53']
[He played in Major League Baseball [MLB] for parts of 19 seasons.]
1975: CeeLo Green, American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor ['Gnarls Barkley']. [Age '50']
1980: Steven Gerrard, English professional football manager and a former player. [Age '45']
1980: Remy Ma, American rapper and songwriter. [Age '45']

Died:

1431: Joan of Arc, French martyr and saint [executed]. [b. 1412]
1593: Christopher Marlowe, English playwright [killed in a brawl]. [b. 1564]
1778: Voltaire, French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. [b. 1694]
1806: Charles Dickinson, American lawyer [killed in a duel by Andrew Jackson]. [b. 1780]
1911: Milton Bradley, American board game pioneer. [b. 1836]
1912: Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneer [co-inventor of the airplane]. [b. 1867]
1955: Bill Vukovich, American race car driver [killed in Indianapolis 500 crash]. [b. 1918]
1960: Boris Pasternak, Russian and Soviet poet, novelist, composer, and literary translator. [b. 1890]
1971: Marcel Dupré, French organist, composer, and pedagogue. [b. 1886]
1975: Steve Prefontaine, American long-distance runner [car accident]. [b. 1951]
1977: Paul Desmond, American jazz saxophonist ['Dave Brubeck Quartet']. [b. 1924]
1980: Carl Radle, American bassist ['Derek and the Dominos']. [b. 1942]
1986: Perry Ellis, American fashion designer. [b. 1940]
1993: Sun Ra, American jazz composer, bandleader, and keyboardist. [b. 1914]
2003: Mickie Most, English record producer. [b. 1938]
2007: Gus Wickstrom, A Saskatchewan [retired] farmer known to use pig spleens to forecast the weather - claiming 90% accuracy. [d. 2007]
2011: Clarice Taylor, American actress ['The Cosby Show']. [b. 1917]
2012: Jack Twyman, American NBA Hall of Fame basketball player. [b. 1934]
2019: Andrew Sinclair, British writer and director. [b. 1935]
2020: Bobby Morrow, American Olympic track and field athlete. [b. 1935]
2023: John Beasley, American actor. [b. 1943]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 29 | Birthdays & Events]

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526 - Antioch is struck by a devastating earthquake, killing an estimated 250,000 people.
1453 - The Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople, bringing an end to the Byzantine [Eastern Roman] Empire.
[Many historians consider this date the end of the 'Middle Ages.']
1677 - The Treaty of Middle Plantation establishes peace between the Virginia colonists and local Native Americans.
1660 - Charles II is restored to the English throne, succeeding the short-lived Commonwealth.
1721 - South Carolina is formally incorporated as a royal colony.
1765 - Patrick Henry gives his historic speech against the Stamp Act, answering a crowd comment of 'Treason!' with, 'If this be treason, make the most of it!'
1780 - British Colonel Banastre Tarleton's brutal treatment of Patriot prisoners [American Revolutionary War], in South Carolina, leads to the coining of the phrase, 'Tarleton's Quarter.'
1787 - The Virginia Plan [James Madison, and Edmund Randolph] propose a national government with three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
1790 - Rhode Island becomes the '13th' state of the United States, the last of the original colonies to ratify the Constitution.

[Rhode Island becomes the 13th state in the U.S.]
1848 - Wisconsin enters the Union as the '30th' state.
[Wisconsin becomes the 30th state in the U.S.]
1851 - Sojourner Truth delivers her powerful 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech, at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention, in Akron, Ohio.
1861 - Dorothea Dix, a prominent mental health reformer, begins setting up hospitals for the injured Union Army soldiers.
1886 - Pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton places the first advertisement for, 'Coca-Cola,' in The Atlanta Journal.
1912 - Curtis Publishing Company [PA] fires 15 young women for dancing the, 'Turkey Trot,' during their lunch break.
1913 - The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's ballet, 'Le Sacre du printemps' ['The Rite of Spring'], in Paris, causes a riot in the theater, due to its controversial nature.
1914 - The Canadian Pacific liner, 'Empress of Ireland' sinks in the St. Lawrence River, after colliding with a Norwegian freighter, killing over 1,000 people.
1916 - President Woodrow Wilson officially adopts the official flag of the President of the U.S. [featuring the Presidential coat of arms on a blue field, with a white star in each corner], through Executive Order 2390.
1919 - Charles Strite files a patent for an automatic pop-up toaster.
1920 - The Louth flood, in Lincolnshire, UK, results in 23 fatalities, in 20 minutes.
1932 - World War I veterans begin to assemble in Washington, D.C., in the Bonus Army, to request promised cash bonuses.
1942 - German authorities decree that Parisian Jews must wear an identifying 'yellow star.'
1942 - Bing Crosby records, 'White Christmas,' which would become the world's best-selling single.
1943 - Meat and cheese are rationed in U.S. [WW II], limiting American consumers to store purchases of an average of about two pounds a week for beef, pork, lamb and mutton using a coupon system.
1953 - Edmund Hillary, of New Zealand, and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
1954 - The first of the annual Bilderberg Group conferences is held in the Netherlands.
1959 - One of the first outdoor rock concerts takes place at Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Jimmy Reed.
1961 - Ricky Nelson's, 'Travelin' Man' becomes a #1 hit.
1961 - U.S. Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of state 'blue laws' prohibiting commercial activity on Sunday.
1965 - The Beach Boys', 'Help Me, Rhonda' reaches #1.
1967 - Pope Paul VI names 27 new cardinals, including Karol Wojtyla [later, Pope John Paul II].
1971 - The Rolling Stones', 'Brown Sugar' hits #1.
1973 - The Byrds officially split, after founder Roger McGuinn's solo concert.
1973 - Tom Bradley is elected as the first African American mayor of Los Angeles.
1976 - Diana Ross's, 'Love Hangover' is a #1 hit.
1977 - Elvis Presley walks off stage in the middle of a concert, in Baltimore, Maryland.
[A rare occurrence. This unusual incident occurred mid-performance, and Elvis later returned, explaining he had to leave due to 'nature's call' and a turned ankle.]
1977 - A.J. Foyt wins his record-setting fourth Indianapolis 500 title.
1979 - Source Rock Radio Network Launch: Radio's first dedicated rock network, 'Source', premieres, marking a significant milestone in music broadcasting, and rock music distribution.
1981 - 'Prince' makes his first appearance, in Europe.
1982 - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's, 'Ebony and Ivory' is #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
1984 - Tina Turner releases her comeback album, 'Private Dancer,' which includes, 'What's Love Got to Do with It.'
1985 - One-legged runner Steve Fonyo completes his 14-month run across Canada, raising $14 million for cancer research.
1988 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan travels to the Soviet Union, for the first time, for a superpower summit with Mikhail Gorbachev.
1990 - Boris Yeltsin is elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic [RSFSR].
1996 - Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Prime Minister of Israel.
1998 - Shania Twain headlines her first concert in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
1998 - Orlando Anderson, a prime suspect in Tupac Shakur's murder, is shot to death.
1999 - Space Shuttle Discovery completes the first-ever docking with the International Space Station.
[Discovery becomes the first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station.]
1999 - The remains of 'Iron Butterfly' bassist, Phillip Kramer, who had been missing for four years, are found.
2001 - The Supreme Court rules that disabled pro golfer Casey Martin can use a golf cart to ride between shots, during golf tournaments.
2003 - Bob Hope celebrates his '100th' birthday, with 35 U.S. states declaring it, 'Bob Hope Day.'
2004 - The 'National World War II Memorial' is dedicated, in Washington, D.C.
2004 - Hennie Van Andel-Schipper, born in the Netherlands, takes the title of the oldest living woman in the world, at the age of 113 years 335 days.
2005 - Danica Patrick becomes the first female driver to lead the Indianapolis 500.
2008 - The Vatican issues its most explicit decree against the ordination of women, threatening automatic excommunication.
2014 - Laverne Cox becomes the first openly transgender person to appear on the cover of, 'TIME' magazine.
2015 - Sepp Blatter is re-elected as FIFA president, only to resign four days later, amidst a corruption scandal.
2015 - 'One World Observatory' opens at One World Trade Center, in New York City.
2017 - Panamanian military leader, Manuel Noriega dies, at age 83.
2018 - The historic first-ever meeting between an acting U.S. president [Donald Trump], and a sitting North Korean leader [Kim Jong-un], takes place, in Singapore.
2024 - North Korea flies hundreds of balloons, carrying trash and manure, toward South Korea.

Other Observances:

World Digestive Health Day
[Raises awareness about gastrointestinal health and digestive disorders.]
National Paperclip Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the small, handy invention.]
National Snail Day
[This day is an opportunity to appreciate snails and the benefits these diminutive creatures have to offer us.]
End of the Middle Ages Day
[Celebrates innovation, culture, and enlightenment following the fall of Constantinople.]
National 529 Day [U.S.]
[Reminds families about saving for a child's future, with 529 plans.]
Put a Pillow on your Fridge Day
[A fun, unofficial holiday meant to bring prosperity and good fortune.]
National Alligator Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates these ancient reptiles.]
National Biscuit Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates biscuits; flaky bread rolls in the U.S., sweet crispy treats in the U.K.]
Learn About Composting Day [U.S.]
[Encourages learning about and practicing composting.]
Oak Apple Day [U.K.]
[A traditional English celebration, commemorating the restoration of the English monarchy.]
National Coq Au Vin Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the French chicken dish.]
Ascension Day [Christian holiday]
[Observed 40 days after Easter, commemorating Jesus's ascension into heaven.]
Ascension of Baháʼu'lláh [Baháʼí Faith]
[A holy day commemorating the passing of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith.]
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
[A day to honor and pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations.]
World Tiger Nut Day
[Celebrates this superfood.]
Mount Everest Day
[A day chosen to honor the mountain climbers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who climbed the mountain on that day, in 1953.]

National Edison Day
[It’s not often that you come across someone with the name 'Edison,' but today is their day!]

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Notable Events for May 29th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 29 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1630: Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. [d. 1685]
1736: Patrick Henry, American statesman, lawyer, politician, and orator. [d. 1799]
[Whom declared to the Second Virginia Convention [1775]: 'Give me liberty or give me death!' A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial governor of Virginia, from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.]
1823: John H. Balsley, American master carpenter who invented the folding wooden step ladder. [d. 1895]
1826: Ebenezer Butterick, American tailor, inventor [tissue paper dress pattern], manufacturer, and fashion business executive. [d. 1903]
1841: Sylvester Magee, believed to be the last living American slave. [d. 1971]
[He was accepted for treatment by the Mississippi Veterans Hospital as a veteran of the American Civil War.]
1874: G.K. Chesterton, English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, journalist and magazine editor, and literary and art critic. [d. 1936]
1903: Bob Hope, English-American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. [d. 2003]
1906: T. H. White, Indian-English author. [d. 1964]
[He is best known for his Arthurian novels, 'The Once and Future King' [1958], and 'The Sword in the Stone,' which was published as a stand-alone book, in 1938.] 
1914: Tenzing Norgay, Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer, one of the first two individuals known to reach the summit of Mount Everest. [d. 1986]
1917: John F. Kennedy/'JFK,' 35th U.S. President [1961-1963]. [d. 1963]
1941: Bob Simon, American journalist, and television correspondent for, 'CBS News.' [d. 2015]
[He covered crises, war, and unrest in 67 countries during his career.]
1942: Sir Monti Rock III [Joseph Montanez], American musician, performer ['The Merv Griffin Show' - 1966], and DJ. [Age '83']
[Rock is generally considered to be one of the first Disco artists to cross into the mainstream. In February 1975, he released, 'Disco-Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes Review,' an LP of Disco songs. Two of the album's tracks, 'Get Dancin',' and 'I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo [Doo Dat Dance]', became hit singles in the United States and instant staples at burgeoning New York City dance clubs, including Studio 54.]
1950: Rebbie Jackson, American singer. [Age '75']
[She is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians.]
1956: La Toya Jackson, American singer and television personality. [Age '69']
[The fifth child and middle daughter of the Jackson family]
1958: Annette Bening, American actress. [Age '67']
[Multi-award winning actress with credits in, 'The Grifters' [1990], 'American Beauty' [1999], and 'Apples Never Fall' [2024] - TV miniseries.]
1959: Danny Elfman, American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. [Age '72']
[He came to prominence as the lead vocalist, and primary songwriter, for, 'Oingo Boingo,' in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall.]
1959: Rupert Everett, English actor ['Another Country' - 1984]. [Age '66']
1960: Mel Gaynor, British drummer, singer and recording artist. [Age '66']
[Best known as the longtime drummer for, 'Simple Minds.']
1960: Jesse Johnson, American funk musician ['The Time']. [Age '65']
1961: David Palmer, British drummer and percussionist, producer and songwriter. [Age '64']
[Mainly known for his participation in the bands, 'ABC,' and 'The The.' He also participated in the 'After Service' album of, 'Yellow Magic Orchestra,' and was featured in Duran Duran's 'I Don't Want Your Love' [1988].]
1961: Melissa Etheridge, American singer-songwriter and activist. [Age '64']
[In 1993, she released what would become her mainstream breakthrough album, 'Yes I Am.' Its tracks, 'I'm the Only One,' 'If I Wanted To,' and 'Come to My Window' all reached the Top 40, in the United States.]
1967: Noel Gallagher, English musician, singer, and songwriter. [Age '58']
[Gallagher is the primary songwriter, lead guitarist and a co-lead vocalist of, 'Oasis.' After leaving Oasis, he formed, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.' Gallagher is one of the most successful songwriters in British music history, and is widely considered to be one of the most influential songwriters in the history of British rock music.]
1969: Chan Kinchla, Canadian guitarist ['Blues Traveler']. [Age '56']
1972: Laverne Cox, American actress and LGBTQ advocate. [Age '53']
[She rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series, 'Orange Is the New Black,' becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category.]

1975: Melanie Brown ['Mel B'/'Scary Spice'], English singer-songwriter ['Spice Girls'], television personality, and actress. [Age '50']
1975: Daniel Tosh, American comedian, writer, and producer. [Age '50']
[Daniel Tosh's career took off after his 2001 'Late Show with David Letterman' performance, leading to a 'Comedy Central Presents' special, in 2003. From 2009 to 2020, he hosted 'Tosh.0,' a Comedy Central series featuring internet videos and his comedic commentary. Tosh also toured as a stand-up comedian from 2010 to 2015 and is known for his controversial black comedy style.]
1986: Riley Keough, American actress ['The Runaways' - 2010], and model. [Age '36']
[Born into the Presley family, she is the oldest daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley.]
1989: Beatrice Lillie, Canadian-English actress and comedian. [d. 1989]
1993: Maika Monroe, American actress. [Age '32']
[She made her film debut with the drama, 'At Any Price' [2012], and led the thriller film, 'The Guest,' and the horror film, 'It Follows' [both in 2014], which established her as a 'scream queen.' She starred in the thrillers, 'Greta' [2018], and 'Watcher' [2022], as well as the horror film, 'Longlegs' [2024].]
1998: Dahyun, South Korean singer ['Twice']. [Age '27']

Died:

1453: Constantine XI Palaiologos, last Byzantine Emperor. [b. 1404]
1829: Humphry Davy, English chemist and inventor [Davy lamp]. [b. 1778]
1942: John Barrymore, American actor on stage, screen, and radio. [b. 1882]
1979: Mary Pickford, Canadian-American actress and film producer. [b. 1892]
[A pioneer in the American film industry with a Hollywood career that spanned five decades, Pickford was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era.]
1997: Jeff Buckley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist ['Grace,' and 'My Sweetheart the Drunk']. [b. 1966]
2004: Ramona Trinidad Iglesias Jordan, at age 114 years 272 days, was recognized as the world’s oldest person who died after a bout with pneumonia. [b. 1889]
2008: Harvey Korman, American actor and comedian ['The Carol Burnett Show' - 1967–1977]. [b. 1927]
2010: Dennis Hopper, American actor, filmmaker, photographer and visual artist. [b. 1936]
[He became frequently typecast as mentally disturbed outsiders and rebels in such films as, 'Mad Dog Morgan' [1976], 'Apocalypse Now' [1979], 'Rumble Fish' [1983], and 'Blue Velvet' [1986].]
2021: Gavin MacLeod, American actor. [b. 1931]
[Best known for his roles as news writer Murray Slaughter on, 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' and ship's captain Merrill Stubing on ABC's, 'The Love Boat.']
2021: B.J. Thomas, American singer widely known for his country, contemporary Christian, and pop hits of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. [b. 1942]
2021: Joe Lara, American actor, martial artist, and musician. [b. 1962]
[Known for the role of Tarzan in the American TV series, 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures.']
2022: Ariel Besse, French actress ['Beau Pere' - 1981]. [b. 1965]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 28 | Birthdays & Events]

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585 - A solar eclipse, predicted by Thales, interrupts a battle between the Lydians and Medes, leading to a truce.
[This is a crucial historical date from which other ancient events are sometimes calculated.]
621 - Battle of Hulao: Li Shimin decisively defeats Dou Jiande, helping establish the Tang Dynasty in China.
1242 - Avignonet massacre: Inquisitors are murdered by Cathars with suspected connivance of Count Raymond VII of Toulouse.
1533 - Archbishop Thomas Cranmer declares King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn valid.
1588 - The Spanish Armada, with 130 ships, sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, for the English Channel.
[The Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon to secure the English Channel.]
1644 - English Civil War: The Bolton Massacre occurs, carried out by Royalist troops.

1664 - The French West India Company [Compagnie des Indes occidentales] is granted a royal charter by Louis XIV, granting it a monopoly on French trade with all of its colonies in North and South America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.

1754 - French and Indian War: In the first engagement of the war, George Washington leads Virginia militia to defeat a French reconnaissance party, in the Battle of Jumonville Glen.
1802 - In Guadeloupe, 400 rebellious slaves led by Louis Delgrès choose to blow themselves up rather than surrender to Napoleon's troops.
1830 - U.S. President Andrew Jackson signs the 'Indian Removal Act,' leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes/denying Native Americans their land rights and forcibly relocating them to reservations.
1861 - Chief Justice Roger B. Taney issues Ex parte Merryman, challenging President Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus.

1870 - First stamp auction in the U.S.
1871 - The Paris Commune falls after two months.

1892 - The Sierra Club, dedicated to the conservation of natural resources, is founded.
1905 - Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of Tsushima ends with the destruction of the Russian Baltic Fleet by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
1907 - The first Isle of Man TT race is held.

1915 - Patent application for John B. Gruelle’s 'Raggedy Ann' doll is filed.
1918 - U.S. troops achieve their first sustained offensive victory in World War I at Cantigny, in France.
1918 - The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the First Republic of Armenia declare their independence.
1923 - U.S. Attorney General declares it legal for women to wear trousers anywhere they choose.
1926 - The 28 May 1926 coup d'état establishes the Ditadura Nacional, in Portugal.
1926 - United States Congress establishes the, 'U.S. Customs Court.'
[This court was created to handle disputes related to customs duties, assessments, and other matters related to imported goods. The court was later reorganized, in 1980, as the, 'U.S. Court of International Trade.']
1928 - Dodge Brothers, Inc. and Chrysler Corporation merge.
[Specifically, Walter P. Chrysler purchased Dodge Brothers, Inc. on May 28, 1928. This acquisition was a significant event, making Chrysler the third of Detroit's 'Big Three' automakers at the time.]
1929 - The first full color talking picture 'On With the Show' is exhibited, in New York City.
['On With the Show,' the first all-color talking picture, premieres in New York City.]
1932 - In the Netherlands, the Afsluitdijk is completed, converting the Zuiderzee bay into the freshwater IJsselmeer.
1934 - The Dionne quintuplets, the first set of documented quintuplets to survive, are born in Canada.
1935 - John Steinbeck's first successful novel, 'Tortilla Flat,' is published.
1937 - Volkswagenwerk [Volkswagen/VW] is founded, in Germany.
1937 - Neville Chamberlain becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, officially opens to vehicles.
1940 - Belgium surrenders to Germany, in World War II.
[This surrender followed Germany's invasion of Belgium, on May 10, 1940, according to the Anne Frank Stichting. The Belgian army had been fighting for 18 days before surrendering. King Leopold III also surrendered on this day.]
1946 - The patent for the hydrogen bomb is filed.
1948 - Daniel François Malan is elected Prime Minister of South Africa, and later implements Apartheid.
1953 - 'Melody,' the first animated 3-D cartoon in Technicolor, premieres.
1956 - President Eisenhower signs a farm bill allowing the government to store agricultural surplus.
1957 - Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement overwhelms an army post, in El Uvero.
1961 - Amnesty International is founded following the publication of Peter Benenson's article, 'The forgotten prisoners.'
1964 - The 'Palestine Liberation Organization' [PLO] is founded.
1966 - Percy Sledge's, 'When A Man Loves A Woman' begins a two-week run at #1, on the US singles chart.
1970 - Neil Diamond releases, 'Sweet Caroline.'

1971 - Mars 3 orbiter and lander is launched.
1976 - The Allman Brothers Band temporarily disband after Gregg Allman testifies against their road manager, John 'Scooter' Herring, who was charged with drug trafficking.
[Herring later received a 75-year prison sentence. The band reunited in 1979 but split again a year later.]
1977 - Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers play together, for the first time, as part of Mike Howlett's band, 'Strontium 90,' in Paris, France.
[They would later form, 'The Police.']
1981 - The Clash play their only American appearance of the year, at Bond's International Casino, in New York City.
1982 - Eagles guitarist, Glenn Frey releases his debut solo album, 'No Fun Aloud.'
1983 - The second U.S. Festival is held in San Bernardino, California, featuring major acts across various genres.
[The massive Us Festival took place over three days, outdoors in San Bernardino, California, on May 28–30, 1983.]
1983 - Mick Jones plays his final show with 'The Clash,' before being fired.

1984 - An unidentified soldier killed during the Vietnam War is buried with military honors in the, 'Tomb of the Unknowns,' in Arlington, Virginia.
[He was later identified via DNA testing, and exhumed.]
1987 - Matthias Rust, a 19-year-old amateur pilot, lands his Cessna, in Moscow's Red Square.
1987 - Stephanie Petit wins the '60th Scripps National Spelling Bee,' in Washington, D.C., spelling the word, 'staphylococci.'
1991 - The Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album, 'Gish.'
1998 - Pakistan detonates five nuclear bombs [Chagai-I] in response to India's recent tests, leading to international sanctions.
[Pakistan successfully conducts several underground nuclear tests, becoming the seventh country to possess nuclear weapons.]

1998: Hubble Space Telescope photographs an unknown object, 'TMR-1C.'
1998 - Phil Hartman, former Saturday Night Live actor and comedian, is killed in a murder-suicide.
1999 - Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, 'The Last Supper' is put back on display in Milan, Italy, after 22 years of restoration.
2000 - Britney Spears' sophomore album, 'Oops!... I Did It Again,' debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, becoming the fastest-selling LP by a female solo artist in chart history.
2004 - The 'Iraqi Governing Council' chooses Ayad Allawi as prime minister of Iraq's interim government.

2004: Baby 'Jessica McClure,' who's held the attention of the nation when she fell into an abandoned well at 18 months old, graduates from Greenwood High School, in Texas.
2007 - 'The Police' begin their worldwide reunion tour, in Vancouver, Canada.
2008 - The 'Constituent Assembly of Nepal' formally declares Nepal a republic, ending the 240-year Shah dynasty.

2008 - In Germany, several people report seeing, what seemed to be, UFOs.
[A police investigation found that it was just a 29-year old man proposing to his girlfriend accompanied by glowing paper lanterns.]
2013 - John Fogerty releases, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone.'
2014 - American author, poet, and actress, Maya Angelou dies at age 86.
2021 - Olivia Rodrigo becomes the youngest solo artist [at age 18] to top both the UK album, and single charts, with, 'Sour,' and 'Good 4 U.'

Other Observances:

World Otter Day
[A day dedicated to raising awareness about these fascinating animals, their habitats, and the threats they face. A day to learn, share, and contribute to the conservation of otters, a species that brings joy to many, and plays a crucial role in our ecosystem!]
World Passion Fruit Martini Day
[A day to enjoy this fruity cocktail.]
National Flip Flop Day [Wednesday after Memorial Day]
[A day encouraging us to wear flip-flops!]
Whooping Crane Day
[A day raising awareness for the endangered whooping crane, focusing on their conservation.]
Thales Day
[Commemorates the ancient Greek philosopher Thales, notably for his prediction of the solar eclipse on this date.]
National Multiple Births Awareness Day
[Highlights the fascinating instances of multiple births.]
Menstrual Hygiene Day
[Raises awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene and access to products.]
Amnesty International Day
[Marks the founding of Amnesty International, an organization dedicated to human rights.]
National Senior Health & Fitness Day [Last Wednesday in May]
[Aims to promote health and fitness for senior Americans.]
National Hamburger Day / International Burger Day
[A day to celebrate and enjoy hamburgers, a classic culinary invention.]
National Beef Burger Day
[Specifically highlights beef burgers.]
National Brisket Day
[Focuses on enjoying brisket.]
World Hunger Day
[This day emphasizes the critical need for sustainable solutions to hunger and malnutrition worldwide. It draws attention to the various factors that contribute to food insecurity, such as conflict, climate change, and poverty. The aim is to mobilize efforts to address these issues through education, better agriculture practices, and community empowerment​!]
National Day of Ethiopia
[Celebrates the rich culture, history, and traditions of Ethiopia.]
National Flag Day Philippines
[Honors the memory of revolutionaries and the Philippine flag.]
Abolition Day [Saint Martin]
[An important day for all French colonies that adopted this law, and is observed with loads of fanfare and commemorative events. Businesses, schools, and other places are closed for this national holiday, and in past years, have also held week-long celebrations around this time.]
Slugs Return From Capistrano Day
[A fun, quirky day to appreciate slugs.]
International Day of Action on Women's Health
[Highlights women's rights to quality healthcare.]
Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan
[A day that is celebrated with pride, reflecting the country’s commitment to the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance.]

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Born:

1660: George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland. [d. 1727]
1759: William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister. [d. 1806]
1779: Thomas Moore, Irish writer, poet, and lyricist. [d. 1852]
[Widely regarded, in the late Georgian era, as Ireland's 'national bard.' The acclaim rested primarily on the popularity of his Irish Melodies [with the first of ten volumes appearing in 1808].
1818: P. G. T. Beauregard, Confederate General credited with starting the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Sumter [1861]. [d. 1893]
1837: Tony Pastor, American impresario, variety performer and theatre owner who became one of the founding forces behind American vaudeville, in the mid-to-late-nineteenth century. [d. 1908]
[He was sometimes referred to as the, 'Dean of Vaudeville.']
1888: Jim Thorpe, Native American athlete who won Olympic gold medals and played professional football, baseball, and basketball. [b. May 22nd/28th] [d. 1953]
[A citizen of the, Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics.]
1908: Ian Fleming, British writer. [d. 1964]
[Best known for his postwar 'James Bond' series of spy novels.]

1909: Red Horner, Canadian ice hockey player ['Toronto Maple Leafs' - NHL]. [d. 2005]
1910: T-Bone Walker, American blues musician, composer, songwriter and bandleader. [d. 1975]
[He was a pioneer and innovator of the jump blues, West Coast blues, and electric blues sounds. In 2018, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 67 on its list of, 'The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.']
1923: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Indian actor, director, and politician. [d. 1996]
1926: Robert Wentorf, Jr., Physicist and inventor of the first synthesized diamonds. [d. 1997]
1930: Frank Drake, American radio astronomer, astrophysicist, and astrobiologist. [d. 2022]
1931: Carroll Baker, American retired actress ['Baby Doll,' and 'Big Country']. [Age '94']
1933: Zelda Rubinstein, American actress and human rights activist [for the little people]. [d. 2010]
[Fondly remembered as the medium Tangina Barrons in the 'Poltergeist' films, and also as the organist in, 'Sixteen Candles.']

1934: Annette and Cecile Dionne, two of the Dionne quintuplets. [Annette and Cecile - Age '91']
[The identical quintuplet girls were, in order of birth: Yvonne Édouilda Marie Dionne [d. 2001], Annette Lillianne Marie Allard [Age '91'], Cécile Marie Émilda Langlois [Age '91'], Émilie Marie Jeanne Dionne [d. 1954], and Marie Reine Alma Houle [d. 1970].]
1938: Jerry West, American basketball player, coach, and executive ['LA Lakers']. [d. 2024]
1940: Betty Shabazz, American educator and civil rights activist. [d. 1997]
1940: Shlomo Riskin, Orthodox rabbi who founded the, 'Lincoln Square Synagogue' [New York City]. [Age '85']
1941: Beth Howland, Actress best known as the waitress named Vera on the TV sitcom, 'Alice.' [d. 2015]
1944: Gladys Knight, American singer for, 'Gladys Knight & the Pips.' [Age '81']
1944: Rudy Giuliani, American lawyer and politician, former Mayor of New York City. [Age '81']
1945: Hunter 'Patch' Adams, American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. [Age '80']
[He founded the, 'Gesundheit! Institute' not-for-profit, in 1989. Each year he also organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.]
1945: John Fogerty, American musician, and singer-songwriter of, 'CCR' ['Creedence Clearwater Revival']. [Age '80']
1957: Siouxsie Sioux, English singer ['Siouxsie and the Banshees']. [Age '68']
1958: Neil Finn, New Zealand singer-songwriter ['Split Enz,' and 'Crowded House']. [Age '67']
1964: Christa Miller, American actress known for her roles in television comedies ['The Drew Carey Show,' 'Scrubs,' and 'Cougar Town']. [Age '61']
1968: Kylie Minogue, Australian singer-songwriter ['Can't Get You Out of My Head'], and actress ['Holy Motors']. [Age '57']
[Referred to as the, 'Princess of Pop.']
1969: Justin Kirk, American actor ['Angels in America']. [Age '56']
1977: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, American television personality ['Survivor'], and talk show host ['The View']. [Age '48']
1978: Jake Johnson, American actor ['Paper Heart'] ['New Girl']. [Age '47']
1979: Jesse Bradford, American actor ['King of the Hill' - 1993] ['Bring It On' - 2000]. [Age '46']
1985: Colbie Caillat, American singer-songwriter. [Age '40']
[She rose to fame on the social networking website, 'Myspace,' in 2005.]
1985: Carey Mulligan, British actress. [Age '40']
1986: Michael Oher, American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for eight seasons in the National Football League [NFL]. [Age '39']
1986: Seth Rollins [Colby Lopez], American professional wrestler. [Age '39']
1999: Cameron Boyce, American actor ['Grown Ups' - 2010]. [d. 2019]

Died:

1843: Noah Webster, American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and author. [b. 1758]
[He's been called the, 'Father of American Scholarship and Education.' He authored a large number of 'Blue-Backed Speller' books which were used to teach American children how to spell and read. He's also the author for the modern 'Merriam-Webster dictionary,' that was first published in 1828, as 'An American Dictionary of the English Language.']
1849: Anne Brontë, English novelist and poet. [b. 1820]
1998: Phil Hartman, Canadian-American comedian, actor, screenwriter and graphic designer. [b. 1948]
[He designed album covers for bands including, 'Poco,' and 'America.' In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group 'the Groundlings,' where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character, 'Pee-wee Herman.' Hartman co-wrote the film, 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure,' and made recurring appearances as Captain Carl on Reubens' show, 'Pee-wee's Playhouse.' In 1986, Hartman joined the NBC sketch comedy show, 'Saturday Night Live' [SNL] as a cast member, and stayed for eight seasons. Nicknamed 'Glue' for his ability to hold the show together and help other cast members.]
2002: Mildred Wirt Benson/Carolyn Keene, American journalist and author of the, 'Nancy Drew' mystery books. [b. 1905]
2010: Gary Coleman, American actor, known as a high-profile child star of the late 1970s and 1980s ['Diff'rent Strokes']. [b. 1968]
2014: Maya Angelou, American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. [b. 1928]
[She's published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.]

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Notable Events for May 27th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 27 | Birthdays & Events]

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1096 - Count Emicho's followers massacre Jewish citizens in Mainz during the People's Crusade.
1153 - Malcolm IV becomes King of Scotland.
1199 - John is crowned King of England.
1257 - Richard of Cornwall and his wife, Sanchia of Provence, are crowned King and Queen of the Germans.
1644 - Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allowing the Manchus to conquer Beijing.
1679 - The Habeas Corpus Act, preventing false arrest and imprisonment, passes in the U.K.
1692 - Governor William Phips authorizes the court to hear and determine whether a trial is needed to prosecute those accused of witchcraft [Salem witch trials].
1703 - Tsar Peter the Great founds the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1851 - The world's first international chess tournament is held in London.
[It was organized by Howard Staunton, and involved 16 of the leading players in Europe.]
1896 - A devastating F4 tornado strikes St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, killing at least 255 people.
1916 - 28th President, Woodrow Wilson addresses the 'League to Enforce Peace: American Principles,' and gives public support to the idea of forming a league of nations.
1919 - The NC-4 aircraft completes the first transatlantic flight, arriving in Lisbon.
1930 - The Chrysler Building in New York City, then the tallest man-made structure, opens to the public.
[This iconic Art Deco skyscraper was designed by William van Alen and built by William Chrysler, who wanted a monument to his growing car company.]
1933 - Walt Disney releases the cartoon, 'The Three Little Pigs,' featuring the hit song, 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?.'
1933 - The Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the, ' Securities and Exchange Commission' [SEC].
[The Securities Act of 1933, also known as the 1933 Act, the Securities Act, the Truth in Securities Act, the Federal Securities Act, and the '33 Act, was enacted by the United States Congress on May 27, 1933, during the Great Depression and after the stock market crash of 1929.]
1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge in California opens to pedestrian traffic.
[The following day, May 28, vehicle traffic was allowed on the bridge.]
1939 - 'Batman' makes his first appearance as a superhero, in a DC comic.
[Detective Comics #27, which was cover-dated May 1939. While the cover date was May 1939, the comic would likely have been available for sale a bit earlier than that actual month, but the exact on-sale date in April 1939 isn't precisely known.]
1940 - World War II: The Le Paradis massacre occurs, where 99 British soldiers are shot after surrendering to German troops.
1941 - During World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an 'unlimited national emergency.'
1941 - The German battleship, 'Bismarck' sinks in the North Atlantic, killing almost 2,100 men.
1942 - World War II: Czech resistance fighters fatally wound Reinhard Heydrich, in Prague.
[Reinhard Heydrich died 8 days later.]
1958 - First flight of the, 'McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.'
1958 - Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School.
[He was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of black students who desegregated the school, the previous year.]
1960 - A military coup overthrows the democratic government of Turkey.
1963 - Bob Dylan releases his second album, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.'
1967 - Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter, [9-year-old] Caroline, launch the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy.
1972 - The Chi-Lites', 'Oh Girl' hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1977 - The Sex Pistols release their controversial punk anthem, 'God Save The Queen,' in the U.K., despite being banned by mainstream media.
1977 - Neil Young releases his eighth studio album, 'American Stars 'n Bars,' featuring, 'Like a Hurricane.'
1980 - The Gwangju Massacre ends as South Korean troops retake the city from civil militias, killing at least 207.
1986 - The first major role-playing video game, 'Dragon Quest,' is released, in Japan.
1987 - U2's concert, in Rome, is so loud it sets off earthquake alarms, in two different neighborhoods.
1988 - The 'Monsters of Rock' tour, featuring Metallica, Van Halen, Scorpions, and Dokken, kicks off.
1993 - A bomb set by the Sicilian mafia explodes outside the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence, Italy, killing 5 and wounding 48.
1994 - 'The Arsenio Hall Show' airs its final episode on FOX.
1994 - Nobel Prize-winning author, Alexander Solzhenitsyn returns to Russia, after two decades in exile.
1994 - The Eagles play their first show in 14 years, in Burbank, California, ending with two encores.
1995 - Actor, Christopher Reeve is paralyzed from the neck down after a horse riding accident.
1995 - Hootie & the Blowfish's debut album, 'Cracked Rear View,' reaches No. 1 in America, nearly 10 months after its release.
1997 - Multiple tornadoes strike Central Texas, including an F5 that kills 27 people, in Jarrell.
1998 - Michael Fortier is sentenced to twelve years in prison for his role in failing to warn authorities about the Oklahoma City bombing plot.
[This bombing was the nation's worst single act of domestic terrorism, superseded, in numbers of dead only, by the attack on the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001, in New York City.]
1999 - Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-96, the first shuttle mission to dock with the International Space Station.
1999 - The international war crimes tribunal indicts Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes and genocide committed during the Yugoslav Wars.
2006 - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes central Java, Indonesia, killing over 5,700 people.
2006 - Red Hot Chili Peppers achieve their first U.S. No. 1 album with the two-disc set, 'Stadium Arcadium.'
[It debuted at the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart the week of May 27, 2006, marking the band's first U.S. No. 1 album.]
2012 - Actor, Christopher Lee announces the release of his Heavy Metal single, 'Let Legend Mark Me as the King,' on his '90th' birthday.
2016 - 44th President, Barack Obama becomes the first U.S. President to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
2017 - 'Despacito,' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber, reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for the longest No. 1 for a song on that chart.
2019 - The Ben Sawyer Bridge, in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, becomes stuck 'open' due to high temperatures.
2022 - Season 4 of 'Stranger Things' airs, featuring Kate Bush's, 'Running Up That Hill,' leading to the song's resurgence in popularity and re-entry into the global Top 10 charts.
[The song was prominently used in the episode, 'Dear Billy,' where Max Mayfield listens to it repeatedly in grief.]

Other Observances:

National Sunscreen Day [U.S.]
[This day raises awareness about the importance of wearing sunscreen.]
National Grape Popsicle Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate this popular icy treat.]
National Grape Day
[A day to appreciate grapes, their versatility, and their role in various aspects of culture, from winemaking to enjoying them as a delicious snack.]
Nothing to Fear Day
[A day to encourage overcoming fears.]
Old Time Player Piano Day
[Celebrates the player piano.]
National Cellophane Tape Day
[A day to commemorate the invention of one of the most practical things ever i.e., cellophane tape.]
National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
[Hairstylists offer more than a cut or color, they offer a sympathetic ear as their customer opens up about their problems. This day is to raise awareness about just how much hairstylists take on during their working day, and the importance that they 'too' are given the opportunity to talk about their problems.]
National Aaron Day
[A day day is dedicated to honoring all of the Aarons in the world.]
National Jordan Day
[This day is dedicated to the name Jordan and everyone who bears it.]
National Gray Day
[This day encourages everyone to remember those lost to brain cancer, celebrate those who survived and support those who are enduring the pain and hardships of brain cancer.]
Slavery Abolition Day [Guadeloupe]
[Commemorates the abolition of slavery in Guadeloupe.]

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Notable Events for May 27th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 27 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1794: Cornelius Vanderbilt, American industrialist and philanthropist.
1818: Amelia Bloomer, American newspaper editor, women's rights and temperance advocate.
1819: Julia Ward Howe, American abolitionist, social activist, author, and poet.
[Best known for the, 'Battle Hymn of the Republic.']
1837: Wild Bill Hickok, American frontiersman, lawman, cowboy, gunfighter, professional gambler, scout, and folk hero of the, 'American Old West.'
1883: Jessie Arms Botke, American painter who is famous for her bird images and the use of gold leaf highlights.
1894: Dashiell Hammett, American writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories.
[He was also a screenwriter and political activist.]
1898: David Crosthwait, African-American mechanical and electrical engineer, inventor, and writer.
[Crosthwait's expertise was on air ventilation, central air conditioning, and heat transfer systems. He was responsible for creating heating systems for larger buildings such as Rockefeller Center and New York's Radio City Music Hall.]
1901: Conrad Elvehjem, American biochemist in nutrition, who discovered niacin.
1907: Rachel Carson, American marine biologist, conservationist, and author ['Silent Spring'].
1911: Vincent Price, American actor, known for his roles in horror films, mostly portraying villains.
[He appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films. Price has two stars on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame,' one for motion pictures, and one for television.]
1911: Hubert Humphrey, American politician, and 38th U.S. Vice President [1965-1969].
1912: Sam Snead, American professional golfer.
1912: John Cheever, American short story writer and novelist.
1922: Sir Christopher Lee, English actor and singer.
[In a career spanning more than sixty years, Lee became known as an actor with a deep and commanding voice who often portrayed villains in horror and franchise films. Lee was knighted for services to drama and charity, in 2009]
1923: Sumner Redstone, American billionaire businessman and media magnate who founded, 'Viacom.'
1923: Henry Kissinger, German/American politician, 56th United States Secretary of State, Nobel Prize laureate.
1925: Tony Hillerman, American author of mystery-detective novels, and nonfiction works.
[Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including the AMC series, 'Dark Winds'].
1935: Lee Meriwether, American actress, and former 'Miss America' [1955]. [Age'90']
1936: Louis Gossett Jr., American actor.
1936: Jay Gould, American railroad magnate, and financial speculator who founded the, 'Gould business dynasty.'
[He's generally identified as one of the robber barons of the Gilded Age. His sharp and often unscrupulous business practices made him one of the wealthiest men of the late nineteenth century. Gould was an unpopular figure during his life, and remains controversial.]
1939: Don Williams, American country music singer, songwriter.
1943: Cilla Black, English singer and television presenter.
1943: Bruce Weitz, American actor ['Hill Street Blues']. [Age '82']
1947: Branko Oblak, Slovenian football manager, and former international player. [Age '78']
1955: Richard Schiff, American actor ['The West Wing']. [Age '70']
1961: Peri Gilpin, American actress ['Frasier']. [Age'64']
1964: Adam Carolla, American comedian, radio personality, and podcaster. [Age '61']
1965: Todd Bridges, American actor ['Diff'rent Strokes']. [Age '60']
1966: Sean Kinney, American musician [drummer and co-founder of, 'Alice in Chains']. [Age '59']
1968: Jeff Bagwell, American former professional baseball first baseman, and coach. [Age'57']
[He spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball [MLB] playing career with the, 'Houston Astros.']
1968: Frank 'The Big Hurt' Thomas, American former professional baseball player. [Age '57']
1971: Paul Bettany, English actor. [Age '54']
1971: Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, American rapper, singer, and songwriter ['TLC'].
1973: Jack McBrayer, American actor and comedian ['30 Rock']. [Age '52']
1975: André 3000, American rapper, singer, and actor ['OutKast']. [Age '50']
1975: Jadakiss, American rapper. [Age '50']
1975: Jamie Oliver, English celebrity chef and restaurateur. [Age '50']
[He is known for his casual approach to cuisine, which has led him to front numerous television shows and open many restaurants.]
1980: Ben Feldman, American actor ['Mad Men,' and 'Superstore']. [Age '45']
1990: Chris Colfer, American actor and author ['Glee']. [Age '35']
1999: Lily-Rose Depp, French-American actress ['Tusk' - 2014], and model. [Age '26']
2000: Jade Carey, American artistic Olympic gymnast. [Age '25']

Died:

1840: Niccolò Paganini, Italian violinist and composer. [b. 1782]
1910: Robert Koch, German physician and microbiologist, Nobel laureate. [b. 1843]
1949: Robert Ripley, American cartoonist, amateur anthropologist, and entrepreneur ['Ripley's Believe It or Not!']. [b. 1890]
1969: Jeffrey Hunter, American film, and television actor, and producer ['The Searchers,' and 'Star Trek' - pilot episode]. [b. 1926]
2000: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard, Canadian ice hockey player. [b. 1921]
[He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League [NHL] for the, 'Montreal Canadiens.' He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals, in one season.]
2006: Paul Gleason, American film and television actor. [b. 1939]

[Known for his roles on television series, such as, 'All My Children,' and films, such as, 'The Breakfast Club,' 'Trading Places,' and 'Die Hard.']
2007: Ed Yost, American inventor of the modern hot air balloon. [b. 1919]
2011: Gil Scott-Heron, American soul and jazz poet and spoken-word performer. [b. 1949]
2012: Johnny Tapia, American boxing champion. [b. 1967]
2013: Bill Pertwee, English actor ['Dad's Army']. [b. 1926]
2017: Gregg Allman, American musician, singer, and songwriter ['The Allman Brothers Band']. [b. 1947]
2019: Bill Buckner, American baseball player. [b. 1949]
2020: Larry Kramer, American playwright, author, film producer, public health advocate, gay rights and AIDS activist. [b. 1935]

2024: Bill Walton, American basketball player and television sportscaster. [b. 1952]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 26 | Birthdays & Events]

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946 - King Edmund I of England is murdered while celebrating St. Augustine's Mass Day.
1293 - A devastating earthquake in Kamakura, Japan, kills approximately 30,000 people.
1637 - The Pequot War intensifies as an allied Puritan and Mohegan force attacks a Pequot village in Connecticut, leading to the massacre of some 500 Native American women, men, and children.
1647 - Alse Young becomes the first person executed for witchcraft in the American colonies.
1721 - Smallpox epidemic has reached Boston, Massachusetts.
1736 - The Battle of Ackia is fought near present-day Tupelo, Mississippi, where British and Chickasaw soldiers repel a French and Choctaw attack.
1783 - 'A Great Jubilee Day' is held in North Stratford, Connecticut, to celebrate the official end of fighting in the American Revolutionary War.
1805 - Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy.
1822 - The Grue Church fire, in Norway [the largest fire disaster in the country's history], kills 116 people.
1830 - The U.S. Congress passes the Indian Removal Act, signed into law by President Andrew Jackson two days later.
1864 - The territory of Montana is formed.
1865 - Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the Trans-Mississippi division, becomes one of the last full generals of the Confederate Army to surrender, at Galveston, Texas, effectively concluding the American Civil War.
1868 - President Andrew Johnson is acquitted by one vote in the United States Senate during his impeachment trial.
1869 - Boston University is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1879 - Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak, establishing an Afghan state.
1889 - The first public elevator at the Eiffel Tower is open to the public.
1896 - Nicholas II is crowned as the last Tsar of Imperial Russia.
1896 - Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, featuring 12 industrial stocks.
[The Dow Jones Industrial Average is published for the first time.]
1897 - Bram Stoker's Gothic horror novel, 'Dracula,' is published.
1906 - 'Archaeological Institute of America' is incorporated.
1906 - The Vauxhall Bridge, crossing the River Thames in London, is open to the public.
1908 - The first major commercial oil strike in the Middle East occurs, at Masjed Soleyman, in southwest Persia.
1918 - The Democratic Republic of Georgia is established.
1923 - The first 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race is held in France.
1927 - The last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line after a production run of 15,007,003 vehicles.
[The Ford Motor Company produces its last Model T automobile.]
1937 - Walter Reuther and members of the 'United Auto Workers' [UAW] clash with Ford Motor Company security guards during the, 'Battle of the Overpass,' in Dearborn, Michigan.
1938 - The 'House Un-American Activities Committee' [HUAC] holds its first session in the United States.
1940 - World War II: Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk, France, begins. The Battle of Dunkirk also commences.
1940 - World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and French garrison.
1942 - World War II: The Battle of Gazala begins in present-day Libya.
1948 - The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 80-557, permanently establishing the Civil Air Patrol as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
1954 - Boat of Pharaoh Cheops is discovered, near Great Pyramid of Giza, in Egypt.
1962 - The Isley Brothers release their version of, 'Twist and Shout.'
1963 - Elvis Presley records '(You're the) Devil in Disguise,' at RCA Studios, in Nashville.
1966 - British Guiana gains its independence, becoming Guyana.
1967 - The Beatles' iconic album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' is released [though some sources cite June 1st].
1968 - H-dagurinn in Iceland: Traffic switches from driving on the left to driving on the right overnight.
1969 - Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after an eight-day test of the components needed for the first crewed Moon landing.
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin their second week-long 'Bed-In for Peace,' in Montreal, Canada, recording 'Give Peace a Chance,' in their hotel room.
1970 - The Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 becomes the first commercial transport aircraft to exceed Mach 2.
1971 - Don McLean records his #1 hit song, 'American Pie.'
1972 - The United States and the Soviet Union sign the 'Anti-Ballistic Missile' [ABM] Treaty.
1973 - The instrumental rock song, 'Frankenstein' by The Edgar Winter Group reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1973 - Carole King performs a free concert on the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park for approximately 100,000 people.
1977 - George Willig, dubbed 'The Human Fly,' scales the South Tower of the World Trade Center, in New York City.
1981 - Canada and the U.S. sign the, Pacific Albacore Tuna Treaty.
1983 - A 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, triggering a destructive tsunami that kills around 100 people, and injures thousands.
1986 - The European Community officially adopts the European flag.
1990 - For the first time in Billboard Hot 100 history, the top five positions are held by female artists: Madonna ['Vogue'], Heart ['All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You'], Sinéad O'Connor ['Nothing Compares 2 U'], Wilson Phillips ['Hold On'], and Janet Jackson ['Alright'].
1991 - Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era.
1994 - Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley, in the Dominican Republic.
1995 - The Rolling Stones play two semi-acoustic concerts at the Paradiso, in Amsterdam.
1995 - 'Flavor Flav' of Public Enemy is sentenced to three months in jail.
2004 - Terry Nichols is found guilty of 161 state murder charges for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
2006 - Disney/Pixar's animated film, 'Cars' premieres at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina [it was later released to theaters on June 9th].
2008 - Severe flooding in eastern and southern China results in 148 deaths and the evacuation of 1.3 million people.
2008 - Yale University awards Paul McCartney an honorary Doctor of Music degree.
2010 - Millions of frogs force the closure of the Egnatia Highway, in Greece.
2022 - All four members of ABBA make their first public appearance in 14 years at the premiere of their 'ABBA Voyage' show in London, featuring digital versions of the band.

Other Observances:

🇺🇸  Memorial Day  🇺🇸 [U.S.] [Observed on the last Monday in May]

[A federal holiday that remembers and honors all men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.]
Decoration Day
[An older term for Memorial Day.]
National Paper Airplane Day [U.S.]
[A day to celebrate the art of paper airplanes.]
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day [U.S.]
[A day to enjoy blueberry cheesecake.]
World Dracula Day
[Celebrates Bram Stoker's Dracula and its cultural impact.]
World Lindy Hop Day
[Honors the energetic dance style.]
World Redhead Day
[A day to celebrate redheads.]
National Sorry Day [Australia]
[Commemorates the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourages reconciliation.]
Sally Ride Day
[Honors the first American woman in space.]
Savitri Amavasya
[A Hindu observance for marital bliss and longevity.]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 26 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1478: Pope Clement VII, Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States, from 19 November 1523, to his death on 25 September 1534.
1877: Isadora Duncan, American-born dancer and choreographer, who was a pioneer of modern contemporary dance and performed to great acclaim throughout Europe and the United States.
1886: Al Jolson, Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, actor, and vaudevillian.
1895: Dorothea Lange, American documentary photographer and photojournalist.
[Best known for her Depression-era work for the 'Farm Security Administration' [FSA].]
1907: John Wayne ['Duke'], American actor director, and producer.

[He was a popular icon through his starring roles in films which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially in Western and war movies.]
1912: Jay Silverheels, First Nations and Mohawk actor and athlete, descended from three Iroquois nations.
[He's well known for his role as Tonto, the Native American companion of the Lone Ranger, in the American Western television series, 'The Lone Ranger.']
1913: Peter Cushing, English actor.
[Cushing gained worldwide fame for his appearances in twenty-two horror films from the Hammer studio, particularly for his role as Baron Frankenstein in six of their seven Frankenstein films, and Doctor Van Helsing in five Dracula films.]
1920: Peggy Lee, American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned seven decades.
1923: James Arness, American actor ['Gunsmoke'].
1926: Miles Davis, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
[He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.]
1928: Jack Kevorkian, American pathologist and euthanasia proponent.
[He publicly championed a terminal patient's right to die by physician-assisted suicide, embodied in his quote, 'Dying is not a crime.' Kevorkian said that he assisted at least 130 patients to that end. He was convicted of murder in 1999, and was often portrayed in the media with the name of, 'Dr. Death.']
1939: Brent Musburger, American sportscaster. [Age'86']
1940: Levon Helm, American musician, drummer and singer for, 'The Band.'
1945: Garry Peterson, Canadian-American drummer ['The Guess Who']. [Age '80']
1946: Mick Ronson, English musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer.
[He achieved critical and commercial success working with David Bowie, as the guitarist of the, 'Spiders from Mars.']
1948: Stevie Nicks, American singer-songwriter, known for her work with the band, 'Fleetwood Mac,' and as a solo artist. [Age'77']
1949: Pam Grier, American actress, singer, and martial artist. [Age '76']
[Known for, 'Foxy Brown' [1974], 'Sheba, Baby' [1975], and 'Mars Attacks!' [1996]. Described by Quentin Tarantino as cinema's first female action star.]
1949: Hank Williams Jr., American country music singer-songwriter, and musician. [Age '76']
[Jr.'s musical style has been described as a blend of rock, blues, and country. He is also the son of country musician, Hank Williams.]
1949: Philip Michael Thomas, retired American actor and musician. [Age '76']
[Best known for his role as detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit 1980s TV series, 'Miami Vice.']
1951: Sally Ride, American astronaut, and physicist.
[She was the first and third American woman to fly in space.]
1955: Adam Curtis, English documentary [BBC] filmmaker ['Pandora's Box - 1992]. [Age '70']
1960: Doug Hutchison, American actor known for his character roles in film and television, often playing disturbed and antagonistic characters. ['The Green Mile' - 1996] [Age '65']
1962: Genie Francis, American actress. [Age'63']
[Best known for playing the role of Laura Spencer on the television soap opera, 'General Hospital,' from 1977 to present day.]
1962: Bobcat Goldthwait, American comedian, actor, and director. [Age '63']
[Known for, Zed in the 'Police Academy' franchise, 'Shakes the Clown' [1991]; for his black comedy stand-up act[s], delivered through an energetic stage persona, with an unusual raspy and high-pitched voice.]
1964: Lenny Kravitz, American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. [Age '61']
[Known for, 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' [1993], 'Fly Away' [1998], and 'American Woman' [1999]. Aside from his music career, Kravitz has acted in films including, 'Precious' [2009], and the first two installments of, 'The Hunger Games' film series.]
1966: Helena Bonham Carter, English actress. ['Fight Club' - 1999]  [Age'59']
1967: Jonny '2 Bags' Wickersham, musician ['Social Distortion']. [Age '58']
1967: Kristen Pfaff, American musician, and former bassist for, 'Hole.'
1968: King Frederik X of Denmark. [Age'57']
1971: Hwang Dong-hyuk, South Korean film director, producer, and screenwriter ['Squid Game']. [Age'54']
1971: Matt Stone, American actor, animator, writer, producer, musician, and 'South Park' co-creator. [Age'54']
1975: Lauryn Hill, American singer-songwriter ['Fugees'], rapper, and actress ['Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit' - 1993].  [Age '50' ]
1986: Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, French, Spanish, actress ['Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' - 2011], and model. [Age'39']

2000: Yeji, South Korean singer and dancer ['Itzy']. [Age'25']
2006: Kyujin, singer ['Nmixx']. [Age '19']

Died:

735: Bede the Venerable, English Benedictine monk, historian, and theologian. [b. 672/3]
1703: Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator. [b. 1633]
1955: Alberto Ascari, Italian Formula 1 driver. [b. 1918]
1976: Martin Heidegger, German philosopher. [b. 1889]
2008: Sydney Pollack, American film director, producer, and actor. [b. 1934]
2022: Ray Liotta, American actor. [b. 1954]
[Known roles are, 'Something Wild' [1986], 'Goodfellas' [1990], 'Unlawful Entry' [1992], 'Hannibal' [2001].]
2022: Alan White, English drummer ['Yes']. [b. 1949]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 25 | Birthdays & Events]

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240 BC - First recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
[The earliest definite recorded sighting is from 240 BC by Chinese astronomers.]
1660 - Charles II returns to England to claim his throne, ending 11 years of military rule.
[This marked the Restoration of the monarchy.]
1787 - The 'Constitutional Convention' first formal meeting begins in Philadelphia, where delegates start drafting the United States Constitution.
1793 - Father Stephen Badin becomes the first Catholic priest ordained in the U.S.
1849 - Anne Brontë, English novelist and poet, dies.
1875 - Grace Annie Lockhart becomes the first woman in the British Empire to receive a bachelor’s degree in science and English literature.
[She graduated from Mt Allison College [now University], in Sackville, New Brunswick.]
1878 - Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera 'H.M.S. Pinafore' opens in London.
1893 - Ernest V. 'Pop' Stoneman, a pioneer of country music, is born.
1895 - Oscar Wilde is sent to prison after being convicted of, 'gross indecency.'
1935 - Babe Ruth hits his 714th, and final, career home run, at 'Forbes Field,' in Pittsburgh.
1935 - Jesse Owens sets/ties four track and field world records within 45 minutes, at the 'Big Ten Conference' meet, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1948 - Andrew Moyer patents [US 2,442,141] the 'Method for production of penicillin.'
1950 - New York City’s, 'Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel' is formally opened to traffic.
1953 - The U.S. conducts its first and only nuclear artillery test at the Nevada Test Site.
[This was 'Shot Upshot-Knothole Grable.']
1955 - An F5 tornado strikes Udall, Kansas, at night, killing 80 people and injuring 273, becoming the deadliest tornado in the state's history.
1961 - President John F. Kennedy announces his goal of sending an American to the moon, by the end of the decade, initiating the Apollo space program.
[This was during a special joint address to Congress.]
1963 - 32 African countries form the, 'Organisation of African Unity' [OAU] to promote decolonization and end white minority governments in Africa [replaced by the African Union, in 2002].
1965 - Influential blues artist, Sonny Boy Williamson II [Aleck Ford 'Rice' Miller] dies.
1968 - The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, is dedicated.
1969 - The first shave in space takes place on Apollo 10.
1969 - 'The Who,' and 'Led Zeppelin' appear together at the, 'Merriweather Post Pavilion,' in Columbia, Maryland, the only time the two bands ever shared a stage together.
1975 - Bobby Unser wins the, 'Indianapolis 500.'
1977 - The first 'Star Wars' film [later titled, 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope'] opens in theaters, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
1977 - The Chinese government removes its decade-old ban on the writings of William Shakespeare, a sign of political liberalization after the 'Cultural Revolution.'
1979 - American Airlines Flight 191 crashes shortly after takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare Airport, killing all 271 people on board and two on the ground, making it the deadliest aviation accident in U.S. history [at the time].
1979 - Six-year-old, Etan Patz disappears in New York City, sparking a national movement for missing children.
1981 - Daniel Goodwin climbs Chicago’s Sears Tower using suction cups.
1985 - 'Everything She Wants,' by Wham!, hits #1 in the U.S.
1986 - 'Hands Across America,' a charity and fundraising event, takes place, where approximately 6.5 million people hold hands in a human chain, across the continental United States.
[The event, 'Hands Across America,' was designed to raise funds for the poor and homeless.]
1992 - Jay Leno officially replaces Johnny Carson as host of, 'The Tonight Show.'
[Jay Leno debuts as the new host of, 'The Tonight Show.']
1992 - The earliest known recording of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards [from 1961] is sold at, 'Christie's,' in London, for £50,250.
1994 - The ashes of 71-year-old George Swanson are buried in the driver's seat of his 1984 white Corvette, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, as per his request.
1996 - Bradley Nowell, lead singer of 'Sublime,' dies of a heroin overdose, at age 28.
2002 - China Airlines Flight 611 breaks apart in mid-air, and crashes into the Taiwan Strait, killing all 225 people on board.
2005 - Carrie Underwood wins the fourth season of 'American Idol.'
2008 - NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander successfully touches down on the surface of Mars.
2009 - North Korea tests its second nuclear device.
2011 - Oprah Winfrey hosts the final episode of her syndicated daytime talk show, 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
2011 - New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera becomes the first major league pitcher to make 1,000 appearances with the same team.
2020 - George Floyd is killed by a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, sparking widespread protests against police brutality, and racial injustice.
[The protests, some of the largest in U.S. history, erupt in cities across the country, highlighting long-standing issues of systemic racism and police misconduct. The George Floyd murder was a pivotal event that triggered a national reckoning on race and policing. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty on charges of murder and manslaughter, and sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.]

Other Observances:

National Bath Bomb Day
[Fill the tub, and get ready to soak your stress away.]
Geek Pride Day
[A day to celebrate all things geeky and embrace your inner nerd. It's often associated with the release of the first 'Star Wars' film.]
Towel Day
[A tribute to author Douglas Adams and his beloved 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' where a towel is considered the most useful item a traveler can have.]
National Wine Day [U.S.]
[An opportunity for wine lovers to enjoy and celebrate the history, culture, and enjoyment of wine.]
National Tap Dance Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the American art form of tap dancing, with roots in 19th-century slave communities.]
National Brown-Bag-It Day [U.S.]
[Encourages packing a lunch to save money and eat healthier.]
National Missing Children's Day [U.S.]
[Raises awareness about child abduction and honors efforts to recover missing children.]
Indianapolis 500
[First run was in 1911, the race is now held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — known to racing fans around the world as the 'Brickyard.' If you go, get there early, bring sunscreen, and get set to witness motorsports history.]
International Skin Pigmentation Day
[Celebrates unique skin tones and embraces diversity.]
National Sing Out Day
[A day to express yourself through singing.]
National VTuber Day
[A day for appreciating VTubers around the world.]
World Thyroid Day
[Aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by thyroid diseases.]
African Liberation Day / Global Africa Day
[Commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity [now the African Union], and celebrates the continent's diversity and struggle for freedom.]
May Revolution Day [Argentina]
[Commemorates Argentina's fight for independence.]
National Cody Day
[A day designated to make all the Codys of the world feel special.]
National Enzo Day
[A day for all the Enzos we have in the world!]
National George Day
[A day designated to express our appreciation for everyone named, George.]

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Born:

1803: Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and philosopher.
1878: Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, American actor, tap dancer, and singer.
1889: Igor Sikorsky, Russian-American aviation pioneer, known for helicopter development.
1893: Ernest V. 'Pop' Stoneman, American musician, and a pioneer of country music.
1897: Gene Tunney, American professional boxer.
1898: Bennett Cerf, American publisher, co-founder of 'Random House.'

[Known for, 'What's My Line?'.]
1927: Robert Ludlum, American author of 27 thriller novels [known for, the 'Bourne' series].
1929: Beverly Sills, American opera singer.
1939: Sir Ian McKellen, British actor. [Age '86']
1944: Frank Oz, American puppeteer, director, and actor [known for, 'Yoda,' and 'Miss Piggy']. [Age '81']
1947: Jacki Weaver, Australian theatre, film, and television actress. [Age '78']
1963: Mike Myers, Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker. [Age '62']
['Saturday Night Live' [1989-1995], 'Wayne's World' [1992–1993], 'Austin Powers' [1997–2002], and 'Shrek' [2001–present].]
1970: Octavia Spencer, American actress ['The Shape of Water,' and 'Ma']. [Age '55']
1973: Demetri Martin, American comedian, actor, writer, director, cartoonist and musician. [Age '52']
1976: Cillian Murphy, Irish actor. [Age '49']
[Best known for his roles in, 'Disco Pigs' [2001], 'Breakfast on Pluto' [2005], 'Peaky Blinders' [2013–2022], and 'Oppenheimer' [2023].]
1994: Aly Raisman, American retired artistic gymnast and two-time Olympian. [Age '31']

Died:

1699: Anne Brontë, English novelist and poet ['The Tenant of Wildfell Hall']. [b. 1820]
1899: Rosa Bonheur, French artist known best as a painter of animals [animalière]. [b. 1822]
1934: Gustav Holst, English composer. [b. 1874]
[Best known for his orchestral suite, 'The Planets.']
1965: 'Sonny Boy' Williamson II, American blues harmonica player and singer-songwriter. [b. c. 1912]
1974: Donald Crisp, English-American actor and director [Oscar winner for, 'How Green Was My Valley,']. [b. 1882]
1981: Roy Brown, American R&B singer-songwriter. [b. 1925]
1990: Vic Tayback, American actor [Mel Sharples on, 'Alice']. [b. 1930]
1995: Dany Robin, French actress. [b. 1927]
1995: Dick Curless, American country music singer. [b. 1932]
1996: Bradley Nowell, American musician, singer, and songwriter ['Sublime']. [b. 1968]
2001: Arturo Maly, Argentine actor. [b. 1939]
2003: Sloan Wilson, American author ['The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit,' 'A Summer Place.']. [b. 1920]
2004: Roger Straus Jr., American publisher [co-founder and chairman of, 'Farrar, Straus and Giroux']. [b. 1917]
2005: Ismail Merchant, Indian film producer. [b. 1936]
2006: Desmond Dekker, Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician ['Israelites']. [b. 1941]
2006: Aída Luz, Argentine actress. [b. 1917]
2007: Charles Nelson Reilly, American actor, comedian, and director ['Match Game']. [b. 1931]
2007: Laurie Bartram, American actress ['Friday the 13th']. [b. 1958]
2013: Marshall Lytle, American bassist ['Bill Haley & His Comets']. [b. 1933]
2019: Claus von Bülow, Danish-British socialite [subject of a sensational court case]. [b. 1926]
2020: George Floyd, American man whose death sparked global protests against police brutality. [b. 1973]
2020: Bucky Baxter, American multi-instrumentalist [played with Bob Dylan, Steve Earle]. [b. 1955]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 24 | Birthdays & Events]

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1775 - John Hancock is elected president of the Second Continental Congress.
1797 - Thomas Jefferson writes to Angelica Church, inquiring about Maria Cosway, as a woman who once captured his heart.
1833 - Canada’s first medical graduate, William Logie, is awarded a McGill medical degree, by McGill University.
1844 - Samuel Morse transmits the first telegraph message, 'What hath God wrought?,' from the U.S. Supreme Court room, in Washington D.C., to Baltimore.
[This is considered the beginning of the telecommunication era.]
1881 - The steamer, Victoria, sinks in Thames River near London, Ontario.
1883 - The Brooklyn Bridge officially opens to the public, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
[The Brooklyn Bridge is opened to traffic, after 14 years of construction.]
1893 - Ohio Anti-Saloon League is founded, in Oberlin, Ohio.
1917 - The British Royal Navy introduces the convoy system to protect merchant ships from German U-boat attacks during World War I.
1923 - Archaeologist Howard Carter completes the excavation of King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt.
1931 - The first train car uses air-conditioning.
1935 - The first-ever night game in Major League Baseball is held in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the Reds beating the Phillies 2-1, at Crosley Field.
1941 - The German battleship 'Bismarck' sinks the British HMS Hood, a major naval engagement in World War II.
1956 - The first 'Eurovision Song Contest' is held in Lugano, Switzerland, becoming a hugely popular annual event.
1959 - The first house with a built-in bomb shelter is exhibited in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania.
1961 - The Freedom Riders reach Jackson, Mississippi, continuing their mission to challenge racial segregation in interstate bus travel.
1962 - Astronaut Scott Carpenter becomes the second American to orbit the Earth aboard the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission.
1964 - A riot erupts at a soccer match in Lima, Peru, between Peru and Argentina, killing hundreds of fans.
1969 - The Beatles with Billy Preston start a five-week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with, 'Get Back.'
1972 - United States and USSR sign an agreement to cooperate in space exploration and the use of outer space for peaceful purposes.
[This agreement was signed by President Richard Nixon and Premier Alexei Kosygin during their summit meeting in Moscow.]
1974 - David Bowie releases his eighth album, 'Diamond Dogs,' featuring 'Rebel Rebel.'
1997 - The Spice Girls' debut album, 'Spice,' secures the top spot on the U.S. charts.
1991 - The film, 'Thelma and Louise,' starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, is released.
1997 - Hanson starts a three-week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with, 'MMMBop.'
2000 - Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon, ending 22 years of military occupation.
2003 - Paul McCartney makes his first-ever live performance in Russia, in Red Square.
2003 - A crop circle is discovered in Haysville, Kansas.
2006 - Taylor Hicks wins 'American Idol,' Season Five.
2006 - Canada’s famous clock on the Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings, in Ottawa, stops for the first time.

Other Observances:

Brother's Day
[A day to celebrate the bond between brothers.]
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
[Honoring the skilled individuals who keep aircraft safe and operational.]
National Escargot Day
[For lovers of the French delicacy.]
National Scavenger Hunt Day
[Encourages fun and adventure with scavenger hunts.]
National Wyoming Day
[Celebrates Wyoming as the 44th state to join the Union.]
Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day [ARMAD]
[Often observed on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, it's a day to recognize the contributions of amateur radio operators to military support.]
International Tiara Day
[A day to embrace your inner royalty and wear a tiara or crown.]
World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
[A day to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding schizophrenia.]
National Yucatan Shrimp Day
[A day to celebrate this specific shrimp dish.]
National Caterers Appreciation Day
[A day to show gratitude for caterers.]
National Italian Beef Day
[Celebrating the classic sandwich.]
Empire Day
[Historically observed in the British Commonwealth to celebrate the British Empire.]
Eritrean Independence Day
[Celebrates Eritrea's independence.]
International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament
[Promotes peace efforts and gender equality.]
National Asparagus Day
[Appreciating the versatile vegetable.]
National Wig Out Day
[A fun day for head dress-up.]
The Battle of Pichincha Day
[Commemorates the battle that secured Ecuador's independence.]

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Born:

1752: Oliver Cromwell, English statesman, politician, and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history.
1819: Queen Victoria [Alexandrina Victoria], was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Ireland, from 20 June 1837, until her death, in January 1901.
[Her reign of 63 years and 216 days was longer than those of any of her predecessors, which constituted the Victorian era. It was a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.]
1863: George Grey Barnard, American sculptor.
1868: Charlie Taylor, American inventor, machinist, and mechanic who built the first aircraft engine for the 'Wright brothers.'
1879: H. B. Reese, American inventor, businessman, and candy maker who created 'Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.'
1919: Sid Couchey, American comic book artist.
[Best known for his work on the Harvey Comics characters, 'Richie Rich,' 'Little Lotta,' and 'Little Dot.']
1938: Prince Buster, Influential Jamaican ska and rocksteady musician.
1941: Bob Dylan, Legendary American singer-songwriter, Nobel Prize laureate.  [Age '84']
[Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his nearly 70-year career. With an estimated more than 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Dylan added increasingly sophisticated lyrical techniques to the folk music of the early 1960s, infusing it 'with the intellectualism of classic literature and poetry.' His lyrics incorporated political, social, and philosophical influences, defying pop music conventions and appealing to the burgeoning counterculture.]
1943: Gary Burghoff, American actor.  [Age '82']
[Known for originating the role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Off-Broadway musical, 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and the character Corporal Walter Eugene 'Radar' O'Reilly in the film, M*A*S*H, as well as the TV series.]
1944: Patti LaBelle, Iconic American R&B singer ['New Attitude', and 'On My Own'], songwriter, actress ['A Different World'].  [Age '81']

1945: Priscilla Presley, American actress ['Naked Gun'], businesswoman, and former wife of Elvis Presley.  [Age'80']
1949: Jim Broadbent, English actor.  [Age '76']
[His early film roles include the Terry Gilliam films, 'Time Bandits [1981], and 'Brazil' [1985], before a breakthrough role in Mike Leigh's, 'Life Is Sweet' [1990].]
1953: Alfred Molina, British and American actor.  [Age '72']
1955: Rosanne Cash, American singer-songwriter and author.  [Age '70']
[She's the eldest daughter of country musician, 'Johnny Cash,' and his first wife, Vivian Cash.]
1956: R. B. Bernstein, American expert constitutional historian, a distinguished adjunct professor of law at New York Law School.
1957: Kristin Scott Thomas, English actress.  [Age '65']
[Known for her roles in, 'Under the Cherry Moon' [1986] [film debut], 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' [1994], 'Bitter Moon' [1992], and 'Gosford Park' [2001].]
1960: Guy Fletcher, English musician.  [Age '65']
[Best known for his position as one of the two keyboard players in the rock band, 'Dire Straits.']
1965: John C. Reilly, American actor.  [Age '60']
[He is known as a character actor taking leading and supporting roles in independent drama films and studio comedies. He gained exposure through his supporting roles in, 'Hard Eight' [1996], 'Boogie Nights' [1997], 'Magnolia' [1999], and 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' [2007]. Also, in 2007, Reilly began co-starring as Dr. Steve Brule in the comedic television series, 'Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!' [2007–2010], which led to the spin-off series, 'Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule' [2010–2016] - 'For your health.' 😉]
1967: Heavy D, Jamaican-American rapper, record producer, and actor.  [Age '58']
1967: Dan Roberts, Bassist for the, 'Crash Test Dummies.'  [Age '58']
1969: Rich Robinson, American musician.  [Age '56']
[Founding member of the rock and roll band, 'The Black Crowes.' Along with older brother, Chris Robinson, Rich formed the band in 1984 [originally called, 'Mr. Crowes Garden'] while the two were attending Walton High School, in Marietta, Georgia. At age 15, Rich wrote the music for, 'She Talks to Angels,' which became one of the band's biggest hits.]
1988: Billy Gilman, American country music singer.  [Age '37']
1989: G-Eazy, American rapper.  [Age '36']

Died:

1543: Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer.
1879: William Lloyd Garrison, American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer.
1974: Duke Ellington, American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.
2002: Milton Shedd, American businessman, philanthropist, conservationist, angler, and co-founder of SeaWorld.
2008: Dick Martin, American comedian and director.
[He was known for his role as the co-host [and comic foil of Dan Rowan] of the sketch comedy program, 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,' from 1968 to 1973.]
2023: Tina Turner, American singer, songwriter, actress, and author.
[As a rock icon, her vocal prowess, raspy vocal delivery, electrifying stage presence, live performance record, and breaking the color barrier, as an artist in rock, this helped her to be dubbed the, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.' Turner rose to prominence as the lead singer of the husband-wife duo, 'Ike & Tina Turner.' Their tumultuous marriage led to a divorce and disbanding in 1976, and she embarked on a successful solo career, becoming one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with estimated sales of 100 to 150 million records worldwide. Outside of music, Turner acted in the films, 'Tommy' [1975], 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' [1985], and 'Last Action Hero' [1993]. Her life and career were dramatized in the film, 'What's Love Got to Do with It' [1993], based on her autobiography, 'I, Tina: My Life Story' [1986].]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 23rd:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 23 | Birthdays & Events]

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1701 - Captain William Kidd, the Scottish privateer, is hung for piracy and murder, in London.
1777 - During the American Revolutionary War, Lieutenant Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, Sr., leads a successful Patriot raid on Sag Harbor, New York, capturing British vessels and supplies.
1785 - Benjamin Franklin reveals his design for bifocal glasses in a letter, solving his own problem of needing two pairs of glasses for near and far vision.
[Ben Franklin announces his invention of bifocals.]
1788 - South Carolina becomes the 8th state to join the Union.
1805 - Explorer William Clark writes in his journal about the 'water freezing on the oars' of their canoes, indicating a severe frost and a cold morning, in [what is now] Montana.
1844 - Siyyid 'Alí Muḥammad' Shírází founds Bábism, a religion that later becomes a forerunner of the Baháʼí Faith.
1873 - North-West Mounted Police are formed [now Royal Canadian Mounted Police].
1895 - New York Public Library, in New York City, is established.
1900 - Army Sgt. William Harvey Carney becomes the first black American to earn the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Civil War.
1903 - The first automobile trip across the U.S. leaves San Francisco for New York.
1911 - The New York Public Library building is dedicated in a ceremony, presided over by President William Howard Taft.
1921 - 'Shuffle Along,' the first major African American hit musical, premieres on Broadway.
[Despite being deeply in debt, and relegated to a shabby theater, the musical runs for over a year, making it a groundbreaking success.]
1922 - Walt Disney incorporates his first film company, 'Laugh-O-Gram Films' [LOGF], at age 20.
1930 - Townsend-Purnell Plant Patent Act becomes the first in the United States to grant patent protection to plant breeders.
1934 - Notorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are ambushed, and killed by law enforcement officers, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
1938 - Actor Errol Flynn appears on the cover of LIFE Magazine.
1949 - The Federal Republic of Germany [West Germany] is established with the proclamation of its constitution, the Grundgesetz.
1951 - Delegates of the Dalai Lama sign the Seventeen Point Agreement, which affirmed Chinese sovereignty over Tibet [though Tibetan officials state it was signed under duress].
1953 - Jim Reeves makes his 'Grand Ole Opry' debut, singing 'Mexican Joe.'
1958 - U.S. schools become the first to use Cliff's Notes.
1966 - Loretta Lynn's iconic single, 'You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)' is released.
1966 - Marvin Gaye's seventh studio album, 'Moods of Marvin Gaye,' is released.
[Six tracks from the album reach the top 40 on the R&B charts, and four reach the top 40 on the pop charts – a rare feat for a solo R&B artist at the time.]
1967 - Queen Juliana of the Netherlands lays the cornerstone of the tower housing the Netherlands Centennial Carillon in Victoria, British Columbia.
1969 - British band 'Thunderclap Newman' release their debut single, 'Something in the Air,' a band that was assembled and produced by Pete Townshend of, 'The Who.'
1969 - Cilla Black's fourth studio album, 'Surround Yourself with Cilla' is released.
1970 - New Musical Express [NME] reports that The Beatles' 'Let It Be' album set a new record for initial sales in the U.S., with 3.7 million advance orders.
1970 - The Grateful Dead make their first appearance outside the U.S. at the Hollywood Festival in England, performing for 25,000 people [May 23rd and 24th, 1970].
1975 - Todd Rundgren releases his sixth studio album, 'Initiation,' fully embracing a synthesized progressive rock sound.
1975 - Motown releases The Jackson 5's sixth studio album, 'Lookin' Through the Windows.'
1976 - Bruce Springsteen releases 'Prove It All Night,' the lead single from his fourth studio album, 'Darkness on the Edge of Town.'
1976 - Bob Dylan performs the penultimate show of his 'Rolling Thunder Revu'e' tour, at Hughes Stadium, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
1979 - Rock singer Tom Petty files for bankruptcy in an effort to get out of his contract with MCA Records.
[He later signs with Backstreet Records and releases, the critically and financially successful, 'D amn the Torpedoes.']
1981 - Rosanne Cash hits #1 on the country charts with, 'Seven Year Ache.'
1983 - Bob Marley and the Wailers release, 'Confrontation,' their thirteenth and final studio album, and the first after Marley's death, in 1981.
1985 - Daryl Hall and John Oates headline a concert celebrating the reopening of the legendary 'Apollo Theater,' in Harlem.
1987 - 12 former members of the 'Doobie Brothers' reunite for a charity concert at the Hollywood Bowl, in Los Angeles, raising $350,000 for Vietnam veterans.
1988 - Rod Stewart's fifteenth studio album, 'Out of Order,' is released.
1989 - K.T. Oslin becomes the first female country singer to have an album go platinum.
1989 - The 'Ramones' release their eleventh studio album, 'Brain Drain.'

1992 - Neil Young accepts an honorary music degree from Lakehead University, in Thunderhead, Ontario.
1992 - Italian anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone, his wife, and three bodyguards are assassinated by the Mafia.
1992 - Sawyer Brown scores a #1 hit with, 'Some Girls Do.'
1994 - A stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, results in the deaths of 270 pilgrims.
1995 - The 'Rembrandts' release their third album, 'L.P.,' which features the hit single, 'I'll Be There for You,' best known as the theme from the sitcom, 'Friends.'
1995 - 'Chicago' release their eighteenth studio album, 'Night & Day: Big Band,' a departure from their usual sound, with a focus on big band and swing.
1995 - Jerry Lee Lewis releases his thirty-eighth studio album, 'Young Blood,' attempting to recapture his 1950s Sun Records style.
1995 - Chris Isaak's fifth studio album, 'Forever Blue,' is released.
1995 - Warren Zevon releases his ninth studio album, 'Mutineer.'
2000 - Billy Corgan of the 'Smashing Pumpkins' announces he will disband the group at year's end, citing an inability to compete with pop groups.
2000 - Don Henley releases his fourth solo studio album, 'Inside Job.'
2000 - XTC release their fourteenth studio album, 'Wasp Star [Apple Venus Volume 2]'.
2000 - Lee Ann Womack's, 'I Hope You Dance' album is released.
2004 - Five people are killed, when a large part of the roof of a new terminal collapses, at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, in France.
2005 - Gary Allan releases his single, 'Best I Ever Had.'
2005 - Tom Cruise's famous couch-jumping incident on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' is widely broadcast [and discussed].
2007 - Jordin Sparks wins the sixth season of 'American Idol.'
2007 - Hugh Laurie is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace.
2009 - Former South Korean President, Roh Moo-hyun dies.
2010 - Ferlin Husky and Billy Sherrill are inducted into the, 'Country Music Hall of Fame.'
2010 - Rock star Bret Michaels wins, 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
2011 - Brad Paisley releases his album, 'This Is Country Music.'
2011 - Blondie releases, 'Mother,' the lead single from their ninth studio album, 'Panic of Girls.'
2012 - Philip Phillips is crowned the winner of the eleventh season of 'American Idol.'
2012 - '3 Doors Down', Matt Roberts [founding member and guitarist] announces he is leaving the band, due to health problems.
2012 - The U.S. Library of Congress adds, Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love,' Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colours,' Prince's 'Purple Rain,' and other culturally significant songs, to its National Recording Registry.
2017 - Brett Young's single, 'In Case You Didn't Know' is certified platinum.

New Album Releases [as of May 23, 2025]:

Sparks - MAD!
Stereolab - Instant Holograms On Metal Film [first new album of original material, in 15 years!]
Joe Jonas - Music For People Who Believe In Love
Green Day - Saviours [deluxe edition]
Turin Brakes - Spacehopper
RIIZE - ODYSSEY – The 1st Album [K-pop]
(G)I-DLE - We Are [K-pop]
Skunk Anansie - The Painful Truth [first studio album in nine years]
Howard Jones - Piano Composed
Level 42 - Running in the Family [red vinyl reissue]
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells 2003 [reissue]
Robert Forster - Strawberries
Marc Ribot - Map of a Blue City
Thalia Zedek Band - The Boat Outside Your Window
Fredo Bang - The Big Bang
Pan Amsterdam - Confines
Rob49 - Let Me Fly
Ella Vos - ROSEBUDS
Julia Michaels - Second Self EP
Myles Smith - A Moment, A Minute EP

Other Observances:

World Turtle Day
[A day to honor these resilient animals. Turtles and tortoises are associated with wisdom and perseverance. They are reptiles that are found in many environments all around the world. These creatures play an important role in their respective ecosystems. They dig holes that are inhabited by other creatures and keep our beaches clean by feeding on dead fish that wash up on the shores. They maintain an ecological balance and, therefore, it’s important to conserve these gentle animals.]
National Road Trip Day [Friday before Memorial Day]
[Serves as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. Millions of Americans hit the road each year over the long weekend to visit friends and family, while paying tribute to our American heroes.]
National Cooler Day [Friday before Memorial Day]
[What more could you need than a cold drink for the official launch of summer? Something to keep it cold, of course!]
National Don't Fry Day [Friday before Memorial Day]
[This day aims to raise awareness of all the risks of overexposure to the sun. Today, we are stressing the importance for everyone to remember to use sun protection, and practice sun safety.]
National Taffy Day
[A day that celebrates this mouth-watering confection.]
National Lucky Penny Day
[Hoping you'll have good luck, all day long. Heads or tails, does it matter which side you find your penny?]
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
[A day for gathering support and spreading awareness about obstetric fistula, a childbirth-related injury that majorly affects women in poor economic regions.]
National Title Track Day
[A day in which to recall/remember our favorite title tracks, in albums and movies.]
National Reed Day
[For all the Reeds out there — surprisingly not as many as you'd think — this day is a festive occasion to honor the name they were given.]
National Death Busters Day
[A day to remind us to be cautious and take extra care when driving.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 23rd:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 23 | Birthdays & Events]

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Continued...

Born:

1707: Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, known for his system of binomial nomenclature.
1810: Margaret Fuller, Journalist and first U.S. female war correspondent.
1820: James Eads, Engineer who designed the, 'Eads Bridge' [over the Mississippi River, in St. Louis, Missouri].
1848: Otto Lilienthal, German aviation pioneer.
1883: Douglas Fairbanks, American actor and filmmaker.

[The first actor to play 'Zorro.']
1889: Mary Susanne Edgar, Canadian YWCA leader who wrote several hymns, including, 'God, Who Touchest Earth with Beauty.'
1899: Jeralean Talley, American super-centenarian who was the oldest living American at the time of her death, in 2015.
[She was 116 years, and 25 days old.]
1908: John Bardeen, American solid-state physicist, electrical engineer, co-inventor of the transistor, and two-time Nobel Prize laureate.
1910: Artie Shaw, American jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader.
1910: Margaret Wise Brown, American writer of children's books, including, 'Goodnight Moon' [1947], and 'The Runaway Bunny' [1942], both illustrated by Clement Hurd.
[She has been called 'the laureate of the nursery" for her achievements.]
1915: S. Donald Stookey, Physicist and chemist who invented 'CorningWare.'
[He's had 60 patents in his name related to glass and ceramics, some patents solely his and others shared as joint patents with other inventors. His discoveries and inventions have contributed to the development of ceramics, eyeglasses, sunglasses, cookware, defense systems, and electronics.]
1917: Edward Norton Lorenz, American mathematician and meteorologist.
[Considered the founder of modern chaos theory, a form of mathematics focusing on the behavior of dynamical systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. Specifically, the theoretical basis of weather and climate predictability.]
1921: Humphrey Lyttelton, English jazz musician and broadcaster.
1928: Rosemary Clooney, American singer and actress.
1931: Barbara Barrie, American actress and author.  [Age '94']
[Best known for, 'One Potato, Two Potato' [1964], and 'Barney Miller' [1975-1978].]
1933: Joan Collins, English actress, author and columnist.  [Age '92']
[She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Awards, a People's Choice Award, two Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 1983, Collins was awarded a star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame.']
1934: Robert Moog, American electronic engineer.
[Inventor of the, 'Moog synthesizer.']
1946: John Newcombe, Australian former professional tennis player, Hall of Famer.  [Age'81']
1954: Marvelous Marvin Hagler, American professional boxer.
1958: Drew Carey, American comedian, actor ['The Drew Carey Show'], and game show host ['The Price Is Right'].  [Age '67']
1958: Mitch Albom, American author, journalist, and musician.  [Age '67']
[As of 2021, he has sold 40 million books worldwide. Having achieved national recognition for sports writing in his early career, he turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being, 'Tuesdays with Morrie.']
1965: Melissa McBride, American actress ['The Walking Dead'].  [Age '60']
1972: Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian race car driver.  [Age '53']
1974: Ken Jennings, American author, game show contestant [won 74 straight games] and host of, 'Jeopardy!.'  [Age '51']
1975: Jewel, American singer-songwriter ['Who Will Save Your Soul'].  [Age'51']
1976: Maxwell, American singer-songwriter and record producer.  [Age'52']
1986: Ryan Coogler, American film director, producer, and screenwriter.  [Age '39']
[Known for, 'Creed' [2015],' and 'Black Panther' [2018].]

Died:

1701: Captain William Kidd, Scottish-American privateer.
1868: Kit Carson, American frontiersman and soldier.
1906: Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright and theatre director.
1937: John D. Rockefeller, American businessman and philanthropist.
1992: Atahualpa Yupanqui, Argentine folk musician, composer, and guitarist.
1993: Joe Pass, American jazz guitarist.
1995: Harold Wilson, British statesman and Labour Party politician.
[Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.]
2002: Sam Snead, American professional golfer.
2015: Anne Meara, American comedian and actress.
[Along with her husband, Jerry Stiller, she was one-half of the prominent 1960s comedy team, 'Stiller and Meara.']
2021: Eric Carle, American author, designer and illustrator of children's books.
[His picture book, 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' first published in 1969, has been translated into more than 66 languages, and has sold more than 50 million copies.]
2023: Redd Holt, American jazz and soul music drummer.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 22nd:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 22 | Birthdays & Events]

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1455 - The Wars of the Roses begin in England with the First Battle of St. Albans, where the Yorkists defeat King Henry VI's Lancastrian forces.
1761 - The first life insurance policy in North America is issued in Philadelphia.
1781 - The Patriot siege of Ninety Six, South Carolina, begins during the American Revolutionary War. It would become the longest siege of the war.
1783 - In the Zong slave ship trial, the Chief Justice of the King's Bench in London states that the massacre of enslaved Africans aboard the Zong 'was the same as if Horses had been thrown over board.'
1802 - Martha Washington, wife of George Washington and the first First Lady of the United States, dies.
1803 - The first public library opens in Connecticut.
1804 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begin as the 'Corps of Discovery.'
1807 - A grand jury indicts former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr of treason.
1843 - A train of 100-plus wagons leave Independence, Missouri, for Oregon.
1846 - The 'Associated Press' is formed, in New York City.
1849 - The future President Abraham Lincoln is issued a patent for a lift boat invention.
1856 - Representative Preston Brooks canes Senator Charles Sumner in Senate.
1859 - The birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the British writer who gave the world the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. His stories continue to be a cornerstone of pop culture.
1863 - The War Department establishes 'Bureau of Colored Troops,' during the American Civil War.
1906 - The Wright Brothers are granted a patent for their 'Flying-Machine.'
1913 - The 'American Cancer Society' is founded.
1930 - MLB first baseman Lou Gehrig becomes the first to hit 3 home runs in a single game.
1933 - World Trade Day/National Maritime Day is celebrated for the first time.
1939 - The 'Pact of Steel' is signed between Germany and Italy, formally creating the Axis powers.
1960 - A 9.5 magnitude earthquake in southern Chile, the most powerful ever recorded, strikes.
1961 - The Space Needle foundation is poured, Seattle, Washington.
1963 - Barry Bishop and the other members of a National Geographic expedition team are the first Americans to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

[Barry Bishop placed the U.S. flag on top of Mount Everest.]
1964 - President Johnson launches his 'Great Society' program aimed to eliminate inequality financially and socially.
1971 - First permanent IMAX theater opens in Toronto, Canada.
1972 - President Richard Nixon arrives in Moscow for a historic summit with Soviet leaders, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to the Soviet Union.
1980 - The classic arcade game 'Pac-Man' is released in Japan, quickly becoming a global phenomenon and one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time.
1981 - Wayne Williams is questioned by police in connection with the Atlanta child murders.
1987 - Athlete Rick Hansen completes 'Man in Motion' World Tour.
1992: Johnny Carson hosts 'The Tonight Show' for the very last time, marking the end of an era for late-night television, after nearly 30 years.
1993 - The beloved teen sitcom, 'Saved By The Bell' airs its graduation episode [series finale], on NBC.
1995 - Hubble telescope detects at least two more Saturn moons
1995 - The popular sitcom, 'Blossom' also comes to an end, on NBC.
1998 - The cult classic film [based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel], 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' starring Johnny Depp, premieres in the U.S.

Notable Music Events:

1958 - Rock and roll icon, Jerry Lee Lewis causes a stir when he arrives in London, and announces his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin, Myra.
[This controversy leads to widespread public backlash, and the cancellation of most of his British tour dates, severely impacting his career for years.]
1966 - A young Bruce Springsteen and his band, 'The Castiles,' make their first recordings, on this day.
[While these songs were never officially released, they mark Springsteen's earliest known studio work.]
1971 - The Rolling Stones' iconic album, 'Sticky Fingers' begins a four-week run at number one on the charts.

[This album, known for its classic tracks like 'Brown Sugar,' and 'Wild Horses,' also famously featured a working zipper on its original vinyl artwork.]
1976 - Paul McCartney and Wings start a five-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit song, 'Silly Love Songs.'
[This was their fifth #1 hit, and one of their biggest successes.]
1979 - Cheap Trick's 'Live at Budokan' LP is certified gold in the U.S., eventually selling over a million copies, and significantly boosting their popularity.
1992 - Ringo Starr releases, 'Time Takes Time,' his first studio album in nine years.
1993 - Swedish group Ace of Base reach #1 on the U.K. charts with, 'All That She Wants.'
1993 - More than 40,000 fans pack a heavily-secured park, in Tel Aviv, to see Guns N' Roses kick off a 15-country European tour, with tickets at a then-record high price for a rock concert, in Israel.
1997 - The hit-making lineup of Fleetwood Mac [Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks] reunite for their first full public performance in 15 years, which was taped for an MTV special, and promoting their live album, 'The Dance.'
2004 - Usher's, 'Burn' hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the third consecutive top-10 single from his successful album, 'Confessions.'
2010 - Eminem's 'Not Afraid' debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the 16th song in history to achieve this feat.
2010 - Canadian pop star Alanis Morissette marries rapper, 'Souleye' [Mario Treadway], in Los Angeles.
2017 - A tragic event occurs when a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, in Manchester, U.K., kills 22 people and injures many more.
[This devastating attack led to increased security measures at live events, globally.]
2019 - The biographical film about Elton John, 'Rocketman,' is released in the U.K., chronicling his early career through music.

Other Observances:

National Buy a Musical Instrument Day [USA]

[Encourages people to purchase a musical instrument.]
National Solitaire Day [USA]
[Celebrates the card game, 'Solitaire.']
National Craft Distillery Day [USA]
[Celebrates craft distilleries.]
National Vanilla Pudding Day [USA]
[A day to enjoy vanilla pudding.]
Sherlock Holmes Day
[Honors the famous fictional detective, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creation.]
World Goth Day
[A day to celebrate Goth culture, including its music, fashion, and art.]
Bitcoin Pizza Day
[An unique pop culture observance that commemorates the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin, when two pizzas were purchased for 10,000 BTC.]

Harvey Milk Day
[An observance, particularly in California, honoring the contributions of LGBTQ+ rights activist Harvey Milk.]

Canadian Immigrants Day
[Celebrates the diversity and contributions of Canadian immigrants.]
International Chardonnay Day [Thursday before Memorial Day]
[A day focusing on one of the best white wines in history. Chardonnay is a grape variety used in producing Chardonnay white wines which are considered to be one of the most refined-tasting white wines and a winemaker’s favorite. It is created from the crossing of two of the most prestigious grape varieties — Pinot noir and Gouais blanc.]
World Paloma Day
[Celebrates this tequila-based cocktail.]
International Day for Biological Diversity
[A United Nations observance to raise awareness of biodiversity issues.]
National Maritime Day [USA]
[Recognizes the launch of the maritime industry in the United States and honors America's Merchant Marines.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 22nd:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 22 | Birthdays & Events]

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Continued...

Born:

1783: William Sturgeon, English electrical engineer and inventor who made the first electromagnet and the first practical electric motor.
1813: Richard Wagner, German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor.
1821: Alfred Sully, American Brevet Major General for the Union Army who served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War and the American Indian Wars.
1844: Mary Cassatt, American painter and printmaker.
1846: Oliver Perry Hay, American herpetologist, ichthyologist, and paleontologist.
1859: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, British writer and creator of the character, 'Sherlock Holmes.'
1907: Laurence Olivier, English actor and director.
1908: Horton Smith, American professional golfer.
[Best known as the champion of the first and third Masters Tournament [golf].]
1910: Johnny Olson, American radio personality and television announcer for 'The Price is Right,' and other game shows.
1917: George Aratani, Japanese American entrepreneur, philanthropist, the founder of Mikasa china, and owner of the 'Kenwood Electronics' corporation.
1922: Quinn Martin, American television producer.
1924: Charles Aznavour, French-Armenian singer and actor.
1928: T. Boone Pickens, American business magnate.
1932: Robert Spitzer, Psychiatrist and major developer of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM].
1934: Peter Nero, American pianist and pops conductor.
1936: George H. Heilmeier, American engineer, manager, and a pioneering contributor to liquid crystal displays [LCD].
1938: Susan Strasberg, American stage, film, and television actress.
[Best known to have played Anne in the 'The Diary of Anne Frank' on stage, in New York.]
1940: Bernard Shaw, American journalist and CNN anchor [1980-2001].
1941: Paul Winfield, American actor.
1946: George Best, Northern Irish footballer.
1950: Bernie Taupin, English lyricist and visual artist. [Age'75']
[Best known for his songwriting partnership with 'Elton John,' recognised as one of the most successful partnerships of its kind in history. Taupin co-wrote the majority of John's songs, dating back to the 1960s.]
1959: Morrissey, English singer ['The Smiths']. [Age'66']
1966: Johnny Gill, American singer and songwriter ['New Edition']. [Age'59']
1969: Naomi Campbell, British model and actress. [Age'55']
1972: Alison Eastwood, American actress and director. [Age '53']
1974: Sean Gunn, American actor. [Age '51']
1977: Alastair Ralphs, Canadian professional wrestler and former bodybuilder. [Age '48']
1978: Ginnifer Goodwin, American actress. [Age'47']
1979: Maggie Q, American actress and model. [Age '46']
1982: Apolo Anton Ohno, American Olympic speed skater. [Age'43']
1984: Dustin Moskovitz, American billionaire internet entrepreneur who co-founded Facebook, Inc. [now known as Meta Platforms]. [Age '41']
1987: Novak Djokovic, Serbian tennis player. [Age'38']

Died:

1802: Martha Washington, First U.S. Lady, and wife to President George Washington.
1885: Victor Hugo, French Romantic author, poet, essayist, playwright, and politician.
1967: Langston Hughes, American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
[He's best known as an early innovator of jazz poetry, and as a leader of the 'Harlem Renaissance.']
2005: Thurl Ravenscroft, American actor and bass singer.
[He's well known as one of the booming voices behind Kellogg's Frosted Flakes animated spokesman, 'Tony the Tiger,' for more than five decades.]
2015: Tiffany Two, oldest known cat at the time.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for May 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 21 | Birthdays & Events]

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1471 - King Henry VI of England dies in the Tower of London, likely murdered on orders from King Edward IV, marking a significant event in the 'Wars of the Roses.'
1527 - King Philip II of Spain, one of the most powerful monarchs in European history, is born.
1765 - Windsor Agricultural Fair [North America's oldest] is founded, in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
1819 - The first bicycles, called 'swift walkers,' are introduced in the U.S.
1851 - The Herndon Expedition departs Lima, Peru, beginning a significant exploration of the Amazon basin to determine its navigability.
1881 - Clara Barton establishes the 'American Red Cross,' in Washington, D.C.
1901 - The first U.S. speed limit law for motor vehicles [12 mph in the city/15 mph in the country] is passed, in Connecticut.
1904 - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association [FIFA], the world governing body of association football, is founded, in Paris.
1908 - 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde' premieres in Chicago and is the first horror movie in the U.S.
1918 - During World War I, Ensign Daniel A. J. Sullivan risks his life to secure depth charges on the converted yacht Christabel, saving his ship and earning the Medal of Honor.
1927 - Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, landing in Paris after departing from New York the previous day.
1932 - Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.
1934 - The first municipality in the U.S. to fingerprint all of its citizens takes place, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
1939 - Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini sign the 'Pact of Steel,' a military and political alliance between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.
1941 - The U.S. freighter Robin Moor, clearly marked with U.S. flags, is torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat, marking the first sinking of an American merchant ship during World War II.
1944 - A large explosion aboard the USS LST-353 at Pearl Harbor naval base sets off a chain reaction, sinking six LSTs and killing 163 men.
[This incident was classified 'top secret,' until 1960.]
1945 - Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall are married.
1951 - The influential '9th Street Show' opens in New York.
[Often considered the birth of the New York School of abstract expressionism.]
1968 - The nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion [SSN-589] sinks 400 miles southwest of the Azores Islands, with the loss of all 99 crew members.
1972 - Michelangelo's Pietà statue is attacked with a hammer by a man screaming, 'I am Jesus Christ! I have risen from the dead!'
1979 - Violent clashes, known as the 'White Night Riots,' erupt in San Francisco after a lenient sentencing for Harvey Milk's murderer, Dan White.
1980 - Star Wars Episode V: 'The Empire Strikes Back' is released in theaters.
1980 - Ensign Jean Marie Butler and 13 other women become the first women to graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
1980 - President Jimmy Carter declares a state of emergency at Love Canal in Niagara Falls, New York, due to a toxic dumping site.
1985 - Patti Frustaci gives birth to the first septuplets in the United States.
1991 - Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, is assassinated by a suicide bomber.
1992 - The first episode of 'The Real World' airs on MTV.
1992 - The final episode of 'MacGyver' airs on ABC.
[The final episode of the original 'MacGyver' series aired on April 25, 1992, on ABC. While a previously unaired episode was shown on May 21, 1992, that was intended to be the finale.]
1992 - Mrithi, the Rwandan mountain gorilla featured in 'Gorillas in the Mist,' is shot and killed by a government patrol during the Rwandan war.
1999 - Actress Susan Lucci finally wins a Daytime Emmy Award for her role as Erica Kane on 'All My Children,' after 18 previous nominations.
2005 - 'Kingda Ka,' the world's tallest roller coaster, opens at 'Six Flags Great Adventure,' in New Jersey.
2008 - Lou Pearlman, music mogul behind the 'Backstreet Boys,' and 'NSYNC,' is sentenced to 25 years in prison for a multi-decade scam.
2011 - Radio broadcaster Harold Camping's prediction of the world ending on this day does not come to pass.
2017 - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus perform their final show at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York.

Notable Music Events:

1971 - Marvin Gaye releases his critically acclaimed album 'What's Going On.'
1977 - Stevie Wonder's 'Sir Duke' reaches #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1977 - Rod Stewart's double A-sided single 'I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest' reaches #1 on the U.K. singles chart.
1983 - David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' goes to #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
1982 - The Hacienda Club opens in Manchester, England, becoming a legendary venue for many British bands.
1994 - All-4-One's 'I Swear' reaches #1 on the U.S. charts.
2011 - Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' reaches #1 on the U.S. charts.

Other Observances:

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development [United Nations]
[Promotes understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.]
International Tea Day
[Raises awareness about the history and cultural significance of tea, and promotes sustainable production and consumption.]
World Meditation Day
[Encourages meditation for well-being.]
National Talk Like Yoda Day [USA]
[A fun day to emulate the speech patterns of the Star Wars character Yoda.]
National Memo Day [USA]
[A day to recognize the use of memos for sharing information.]
National Strawberries and Cream Day [USA]
[A day to enjoy this classic combination.]

National Waitstaff Day [USA]
[Honors the hard work of waitstaff in restaurants.]
National American Red Cross Founder's Day [USA]
[Commemorates the establishment of the American Red Cross by Clara Barton.]
National Juice Slush Day [USA] [Third Wednesday in May]
[Celebrates the frozen juice slush.]
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
[This day is aimed at motivating women and young girls to appreciate their individualism and unique qualities and traits, and not to be swayed by the media on how a woman’s beauty should be measured.]
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day [USA]
[A day to remind us of the importance of fresh food, which helps us lead a healthy life.]
End of the World / Rapture Party Day
[A tongue-in-cheek observance related to past failed predictions.]
World Fish Migration Day
[Advocates for the protection of migratory fish and their habitats.]
Emergency Medical Services for Children Day [EMSC]
[Celebrated on the Wednesday during EMS Week, giving thanks to EMS providers, particularly for their work with children.]
I Need a Patch For That Day
[A day of imagination and creativity, a day to think up all the fun ways in which patches can be used in our everyday lives. ]
Navy Day [Chile]
[A day off for most people and a special celebration for the Chilean Navy, who honor their alums, Captain Arturo Prat and the crew of the Esmeralda, whose bravery and sacrifice sparked the flames of the Chilean revolution.]
Sister Maria Hummel Day
[This day honors Sister Hummel, a German Franciscan nun, and painter who came to prominence for her paintings, which formed the basis for the popular Hummel figurines. However, as the Nazi party gained power in the late 1930s, her figurines were viewed as offensive, immoral, and ludicrous. During World War II, when the convents were shut, she could make a living by selling her art. Her artwork is still sold as porcelain figurines across the world, particularly in Germany.]

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Born:

1471: Albrecht Dürer, German painter, engraver, and mathematician.
1527: Philip II of Spain, King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.
1688: Alexander Pope, English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era.

[He's considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century.]
1844: Henri Rousseau, French post-impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner.
1855: Ella Stewart Udall, American telegraphist and entrepreneur.
[She was the first telegraphist in Arizona territory.]
1872: Henry E. Warren, American inventor,
[Best known as the inventor of the first synchronous electric clock, and has been called the, 'father of electric time.']
1878: Glenn Hammond Curtiss, American aviation and motorcycling pioneer.
[Founder of the U.S. aviation industry, and inventor of the hydroplane.]
1887: James Gladstone, Canadian politician who claimed to become the first Treaty Indian to be appointed to the Senate of Canada.

1898: Armand Hammer, American businessman and philanthropist.
[Founder of Occidental Petroleum.]
1904: Fats Waller, American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer.
[His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz piano. A widely popular star in the jazz and swing eras, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe.]
1907: John C. Allen, American roller coaster designer who was responsible for the revival of wooden roller coasters, which began in the 1960s.
1912: John Curtis Gowan, American psychologist whose studies of gifted children were the foundation of analysis of highly intelligent adolescence.
1917: Raymond Burr, Canadian-American actor ['Perry Mason,' and 'Ironside'].
1920: Forrest White, American musical instruments industry executive.
[Best known for his association with 'Fender Musical Instruments Corporation,' and as co-founder of the 'Music Man' company.]
1921: Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist and Nobel Prize laureate.
1923: Bettye Danoff, American professional golfer.
[She was one of the 13 founding members of the LPGA, in 1950.]
1928: Alice Drummond, American actress ['Ghostbusters'].
1930: Malcolm Fraser, Australian politician.

[Served as the 22nd prime minister of Australia, from 1975 to 1983.]
1934: Bengt I. Samuelsson, Swedish biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate.
1941: Ronald Isley, American singer ['The Isley Brothers'].
1945: Richard Hatch, American actor and writer ['Battlestar Galactica'].
1948: Leo Sayer, English-Australian singer-songwriter. [Age'77']
1952: Mr. T, professionally as Mr. T, is an American actor ['A-Team,' and 'Rocky'], and retired professional wrestler. [Age'73']
1955: Stan Lynch, American musician, songwriter and record producer. [Age'70']
[He was the original drummer for, 'Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers,' for 18 years, until his departure in 1994.]
1959: Adriana Ozores, Spanish actress. [Age'66']

1960: Jeffrey Dahmer, American serial killer [d. 1994].

1972: The Notorious B.I.G. [Christopher Wallace], American rapper [d. 1997].

1972: Brett Tucker, Australian actor. [Age '52']
1974: Fairuza Balk, American actress. [Age '51']
[Known for her portrayals of distinctive characters—often with a dark edge and 'goth-girl' persona.]
1978: Adam Gontier, Canadian singer-songwriter ['Three Days Grace']. [Age'46']
1980: Gotye, Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter. [Age '45']
[He is best known for his 2011 single, 'Somebody That I Used to Know' [featuring Kimbra].]
1983: Alexandre Rodrigues, Brazilian actor. [Age'41']
1985: Mutya Buena, English singer ['Sugababes']. [Age'39']
1987: Ashlie Brillault, American actress and lawyer. [Age '38']
[She's best known for her role as Kate Sanders on 'Lizzie McGuire.']
1996: Chase Sui Wonders, American actress. [Age '28']
[She is known for her roles as Riley in the HBO Max series, 'Generation' [2021], and Emma in the horror-comedy film, 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' [2022].]
1997: Hannah Einbinder, American actress and stand-up comedian. [Age '29']
[She is best known for her starring role as Ava Daniels in the HBO Max series, 'Hacks.']

Died:

1471: King Henry VI of England.
1481: King Christian I of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
1542: Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer and conquistador.
1885: Victor Hugo, renowned French poet, novelist, and dramatist.
1935: Jane Addams, American social worker and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
1991: Rajiv Gandhi, 6th Prime Minister of India.
2000: John Gielgud, English actor, director, and producer.
2006: Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer.
2018: Clint Walker, American actor.
2013: Leonard Marsh, American businessman.

[He co-founded the Snapple Beverage Corporation [now part of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group], in 1972.]
2013: Terry Lightfoot, British jazz clarinettist and bandleader.
2013: Trevor Bolder, English rock musician, songwriter and record producer.

[He was bassist for David Bowie's backing band, 'The Spiders from Mars.']
2024: Bengt I. Samuelsson, Swedish biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate.

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 20 | Birthdays & Events]

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325 - The Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church, convenes by Emperor Constantine I.
[This council condemned Arianism, formulated the Nicene Creed, and fixed the date of Easter.]
1498 - Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama becomes the first European to reach India by sea [he arrives at Calicut, on the Malabar Coast].
1506 - Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who made voyages across the Atlantic, and whose explorations led to general European awareness of the Americas, dies in Valladolid, Spain.
1570 - Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas.
1639 - Dorchester, Massachusetts forms the first school to be funded by local tax dollars, in the American colonies.
1734 - The first jockey club forms in South Carolina.
1774 - In response to the Boston Tea Party, King George III of England approves three of the four Coercive Acts [also known as the Intolerable Acts], which are met with outrage by American Patriots.
1775 - North Carolina becomes the first of the thirteen colonies to declare independence from Great Britain.
1784 - The Peace of Versailles treaties are signed, ending the war between Great Britain, France, and the Dutch Republic.
1830 - D. Hyde patents the fountain pen.
1862 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signs the 'Homestead Act,' opening millions of acres of government-owned land in the West, to settlers.
1873 - Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive a U.S. patent for blue jeans with copper rivets, a significant innovation in clothing history.
1875 - The Metre Convention is signed by 17 nations, leading to the establishment of the 'International System of Units' [SI].
1882 - The Triple Alliance is formed between the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, and the Kingdom of Italy.
1902 - Cuba gains independence from the United States, and Tomás Estrada Palma becomes the country's first president.
1916 - The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first cover with a Norman Rockwell painting.
1927 - Charles Lindbergh takes off from Long Island, New York, in the Spirit of St. Louis on the first solo, non-stop transatlantic flight to Paris.
1930 - First airplane catapults from a dirigible.
1932 - Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, landing in Ireland after departing from Newfoundland.
1940 - The first prisoners arrive at Auschwitz concentration camp, in Nazi-occupied Poland.
1941 - During World War II, German paratroops invade Crete in the Battle of Crete.
1946 - English poet W.H. Auden becomes a U.S. citizen.
1949 - The Armed Forces Security Agency [AFSA], the predecessor to the National Security Agency [NSA], is established in the United States.
1956 - The first United States airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, during Operation Redwing.
1961 - A 680-pound goliath grouper is caught off Fernandina Beach, Florida.
1964 - Discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation by Robert Woodrow Wilson and Arno Penzias, provide crucial evidence for the Big Bang theory.
1969 - The Battle of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends after ten days of intense fighting.
1971 - In the Chuknagar massacre in Bangladesh, Pakistani forces kill thousands of people, mostly Bengali Hindus.
1983 - Scientists publish the first reports of the discovery of the HIV virus that causes AIDS in the journal Science.
1983 - A car bomb is planted by anti-apartheid fighters, killing 19 people in Pretoria, South Africa.
1989 - Chinese authorities declare martial law in Beijing in the face of pro-democracy demonstrations, leading to the Tiananmen Square massacre.
1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope sends its first photographs from space.
1996 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Romer v. Evans, and strikes down an amendment to Colorado's state constitution that would have prevent any legal protections for gays and lesbians.
2002 - East Timor gains independence.
2006 - The Three Gorges Dam in China, the world's largest hydroelectric power station by installed capacity, is officially open.
2009 - A rare Madagascar teal duck is born at the Louisville Zoo, in Kentucky.
2014 - Up to 20 million honeybees escape from a tractor-trailer after it overturns on a highway in Newark, Delaware.

Other Observances:

World Bee Day
[A United Nations initiative to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.]
National Rescue Dog Day
[A day to promote the adoption of rescue dogs and raise awareness about the wonderful companions they can be.]
National Streaming Day
[Celebrates the innovation and convenience of streaming media.]
National Be a Millionaire Day
[A whimsical day to dream big and perhaps try your luck with lotteries or sweepstakes.]
National Quiche Lorraine Day
[A day to enjoy the classic savory French tart.]
Clinical Trials Day
[Highlights the importance of clinical research and the professionals who conduct it.]
Pick Strawberries Day
[Encourages people to enjoy fresh, locally picked strawberries.]
World Metrology Day
[Commemorates the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875 and raises awareness of the importance of measurement in science, industry, and daily life.]
Weights and Measures Day
[Similar to 'World Metrology Day,' this day focuses on the history and significance of standardized measurements.]
Flower Day
[A day to appreciate and gift flowers.]
International Red Sneakers Day
[A day that raises awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, encouraging people to wear red sneakers in support.]
National Eli Day
[A day to celebrate people named Eli.]
National Jase Day
[A day to celebrate people named Jase.]
Eliza Doolittle Day
[A day to celebrate the character from George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and the musical, 'My Fair Lady,' and perhaps reflect on personal transformation.]
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
[A day that raises awareness for autoimmune arthritis and supports those affected.]
National High Heel Day
[A day that honors the strutters, the confidence givers, the posture fixers — high heels. Invented as a cosmetic aid, this multi-billion dollar product is now all about making a fashion statement. Someone once said, 'the higher the heels, the closer to God,' and we may just agree.]
National SugarBee® Apple Day
[Celebrates the SugarBee® apple variety.]

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[source: National Day Calendar - May 20 | Birthdays & Events]

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Born:

1759: William Thornton, American physician, inventor, painter and architect who designed the United States Capitol.
1768: Dolley Madison, First Lady of the United States, and wife of the fourth U.S. President, James Madison.
[She was noted for holding Washington social functions in which she invited members of both political parties, essentially spearheading the concept of bipartisan cooperation.]
1799: Honoré de Balzac, French novelist and playwright.
[Best known for 'La Comédie humaine.']
1806: John Stuart Mill, British philosopher and economist influential in liberalism and utilitarianism.
1818: William Fargo, American businessman and politician
[Co-founder of 'Wells Fargo,' and 'American Express.']
1851: Emile Berliner, German-American inventor.
[Best known for inventing the 'gramophone' and the 'flat disc record.']
1851: Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, American Dominican religious sister, writer, social worker.
[Foundress of the, 'Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.']
1890: Allan Nevins, American historian and journalist.
[Known for his extensive work on the history of the Civil War and his biographies of such figures as Grover Cleveland, Hamilton Fish, Henry Ford, and John D. Rockefeller, as well as his public service. He was a leading exponent of business history and oral history.]
1908: Francis Raymond Fosberg, American botanist.
[A prolific collector and author, he played a significant role in the development of coral reef and island studies.]
1908: James Stewart, iconic American actor.
[Known for films like, 'It's a Wonderful Life,' and 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.']
1913: William Hewlett, American engineer and co-founder of the Hewlett-Packard Company [HP].
1915: Moshe Dayan, Israeli military leader and politician.
1921: 'Hurricane' 'Prince' Hal Newhouser, American professional baseball player.
[He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1939 to 1955, most notably for the, 'Detroit Tigers.']
1944: Joe Cocker OBE, English rock and blues singer.
[Known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. His first album featured a recording of the Beatles', 'With a Little Help from My Friends,' which brought him to near-instant stardom, and was also known as the theme song for the late 1980s American TV series, 'The Wonder Years.']
1946: Cher, Iconic American singer, actress, and television personality. [Age'79']
[Often referred to as the, 'Goddess of Pop,' Cher is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold visual presentation and multifaceted career, while cultivating a screen persona that mirrors her public image by often portraying strong-willed and outspoken women. An influential figure in popular culture, her continual reinvention has fueled multiple comebacks over a career spanning more than six decades. Cher rose to fame in 1965 as part of the folk rock duo, 'Sonny & Cher.']
1948: Dave Thomas, Canadian actor and comedian. [Age '76']
[Best known as one half of the 'McKenzie Brothers,' on 'SCTV.']
1959: Bronson Pinchot, American actor. [Age '66']
[Known for his roles in, 'Perfect Strangers' [1986-1993], 'Risky Business' [1983], 'Beverly Hills Cop' [1984], and 'True Romance' [1993].]
1959: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, Native Hawaiian musician and singer.
[Best known for his ukulele playing, and the song, 'Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World' medley.]
1960: Tony Goldwyn, American actor, singer, producer, director, and political activist.
[Known for his roles in, 'Ghost' [1990], 'The Last House on the Left' [2009], and as President Fitzgerald Grant III in the TV series, 'Scandal.']
1966: Mindy Cohn, American actress. [Age '59']
[Known for her role as Natalie Green in, 'The Facts of Life.']
1968: Timothy Olyphant, American actor. [Age '57']
[Known for his roles in, 'Scream 2' [1997], 'Go' [1999], 'Gone in 60 Seconds' [2000], and 'Deadwood' [2004-2006].]
1971: Tony 'Smoke' Stewart, American former professional stock car racing driver and team owner. [Age '54']
1972: Busta Rhymes [Trevor Smith, Jr.], American rapper, singer, and actor. [Age '53']
1977: Matt Czuchry, American actor. [Age'48']
[Known for his roles in, 'Gilmore Girls,' and 'The Good Wife.']
1981: Rachel Platten, American singer and songwriter. [Age'44']
[Known for her hit song, 'Fight Song.']
1993: Caroline Zhang, American figure skater. [Age '32']
2002: Trinity Rodman, American professional soccer player. [Age'23']

Died:

685: Ecgfrith of Northumbria, King of Deira and then all of Northumbria.
794: Æthelberht II, King of East Anglia.
965: Gero [the Great], Margrave of the Saxon Eastern March.
1277: Pope John XXI, Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States.
[He is the only ethnically Portuguese pope in history.]
1506: Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer whose voyages across the Atlantic paved the way for European colonization of the Americas.
1834: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, French aristocrat and military officer.
[He was a key figure in the American and French Revolutions.]
1896: Clara Schumann, German pianist, composer, and wife of composer, Robert Schumann.
1939: Joseph Carr, American football executive.
[He's the second president of the National Football League [NFL], and instrumental in its early development. He's also in the 'Pro Football Hall of Fame.']
1964: Rudy Lewis, American rhythm and blues singer ['The Drifters'].
1985: George Memmoli, American actor and founding member of the improv troupe, 'Ace Trucking Company.'
[Known for roles in films like, 'Mean Streets,' and the TV series, 'Hello, Larry.']
1989: Gilda Radner, American actress and comedian.
['Saturday Night Live,' and 'Hanky Panky.']
1996: Jon Pertwee, English actor.
[Best known as the Third Doctor in the science fiction television series, 'Doctor Who.']
2002: Stephen Jay Gould, American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science.
2009: Lucy Gordon, English model and actress who appeared in films such as, 'Spider-Man 3.'
2012: Robin Gibb, English singer and songwriter, a member of the 'Bee Gees.'
2019: Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula One driver and aviation entrepreneur.
[He won the F1 World Championship three times.]
2023: Bud Grant, American professional football player and coach.
[He played in the NFL and CFL, leading the 'Minnesota Vikings' to four Super Bowl appearances.]

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1536 - Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, is executed on charges of adultery, incest, and treason at the Tower of London.
1643 - During the Thirty Years' War, French forces decisively defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Rocroi, signaling the decline of Spanish military dominance in Europe.
1649 - An Act of Parliament declares England a Commonwealth, establishing a republic for the next eleven years.
1743 - Jean-Pierre Christin, a French physicist, invents the Celsius temperature scale.
1780 - The extraordinary 'New England's Dark Day' occurs, where an unusual darkening of the daytime sky is observed over the New England states, and parts of Canada.
1802 - Napoleon Bonaparte founds the Legion of Honour, a prestigious order of merit in France.
1828 - President Adams signs the Tariff of 1828 into law to protect wool manufacturers in the U.S.
1845 - Captain Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated Arctic expedition depart from Greenhithe, England, in search of the Northwest Passage.
1848 - Mexico ratifies the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, officially ending the Mexican-American War and ceding vast territories to the United States.
1857 - The electric fire alarm is patented by William Channing and Moses G. Farmer.
1883 - Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opens in Omaha, Nebraska.
[The show, featured various displays like Custer's Last Stand, Native American life, and marksmanship, was initially held in the Omaha Driving Park.]
1884 - The Ringling Brothers circus premieres in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
1885 - The first mass production of shoes begins in Lynn, Massachusetts, by Jan Matzeliger's Consolidated Lasting Machine Company.
1897 - Irish writer Oscar Wilde is released from prison after serving two years for gross indecency.
1913 - The Webb Alien Land-Holding Bill is passed, Japanese from owning land in California.
1919 - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Anatolian Black Sea coast, initiating the Turkish War of Independence.
[This day is celebrated as a national holiday in Turkey.]
1921 - Congress passes the 'Emergency Quota Act' in response to the large influx of Southern and Eastern Europeans immigrants in the U.S.
1944 - W.E.B. Du Bois [writer and civil rights activist] becomes the first black member of, 'The American Academy of Arts and Letters.'
1950 - Egypt announces the closure of the Suez Canal to Israeli ships and commerce.
1959 - The North Vietnamese Army begins organizing the Ho Chi Minh trail, a crucial logistical network used during the Vietnam War.
1962 - Marilyn Monroe sings her iconic, 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' to U.S. President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.
1963 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' is published in the New York Post Sunday Magazine.
1975 - New York City's Chinatown experiences a near-total shutdown as residents protest against police brutality.
2016 - EgyptAir Flight 804 disappears over the Mediterranean Sea en route from Paris to Cairo.

Other Observances:

National May Ray Day
[A day to celebrate sunshine and warmer weather.]
National Devil's Food Cake Day
[A day to enjoy this rich chocolate cake.]
Plant Something Day
[Encourages individuals to plant something to benefit the environment.]
World Family Doctor Day
[Celebrates the role and contributions of family doctors worldwide.]
World IBD Day [World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day]
[A day to raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease.]
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
[Aims to raise awareness and promote testing for HIV/AIDS within Asian and Pacific Islander communities.]
National Hepatitis Testing Day
[Encourages people to get tested for Hepatitis B and C.]
National Roadie Day
[This day recognizes and celebrates the hard work and dedication of roadies, the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to bring live music and events to life.]

Born:

1795: Johns Hopkins, American merchant, investor, and philanthropist.
[A philanthropist and founder of, 'Johns Hopkins Hospital,' and the, 'Johns Hopkins University' is named after.]
1857: John Jacob Abel, American biochemist and pharmacologist.
[He was a pharmacologist who started the Pharmacology Department at, 'Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.']
1881: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkish field marshal and revolutionary statesman.
[He was the founding father of the Republic of Turkey, serving as its first president from 1923, until his death, in 1938.]
1889: Henry B. Richardson, American Olympic bronze medalist for archery.
1890: 'Uncle Ho' Chi Minh, Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman.
[A politician who served as the founder and first president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 1945 [until his death, in 1969], and as its first prime minister, from 1945 to 1955.]
1897: Frank Luke Jr., American fighter ace credited with 19 aerial victories.
1903: Ruth Ella Moore, American bacteriologist and microbiologist, who, in 1933, became the first African-American woman to be awarded a Ph.D. in a natural science in the U.S.
1925: Malcolm X, African American revolutionary, Muslim minister and human rights activist.
[He was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement, until his assassination, in 1965.]
1930: Lorraine Hansberry, American playwright, author of, 'A Raisin in the Sun.'
1942: Gary Kildall, Computer scientist and founder of Digital Research Inc.
1945: Pete Townshend, English musician, guitarist for, 'The Who.' [Age '80']
1946: André the Giant, French professional wrestler and actor.
[Dubbed 'the Eighth Wonder of the World,' Roussimoff was known for his great size, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess human growth hormone.]
1947: Geraldine Laybourne, Media entrepreneur who helped establish the Nickelodeon Network. [Age '78']
1949: Dusty Hill, Bass player for the rock band, 'ZZ Top.'
1949: Archie Manning, American former professional football player. [Age'76']
[He was a quarterback in the National Football League [NFL] for 14 seasons, primarily with the, 'New Orleans Saints,' from 1971 to 1982.]
1951: Joey Ramone, American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist and founding member of the punk rock band, 'Ramones.'
[His image, voice, and tenure with the 'Ramones' made him a countercultural icon.]
1966: Jodi Picoult, Acclaimed author. [Age'59']
1976: Kevin Garnett, American former professional basketball player. [Age '49']
[He played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association [NBA], nicknamed 'the Big Ticket, Garnett is considered [possibly] one of the greatest power forwards of all time, well known for his intensity, versatility, and defensive ability.]
1992: Sam Smith, English singer-songwriter. [Age '33']
1994: Nicholas Braun, American actor. [Age '37']
2003: JoJo Siwa, American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. [Age'22']
[Best known for appearances in, 'Dance Moms.']

Died:

1536: Anne Boleyn, Queen of England [1533-1536], and Henry VIII’s second wife.
1846: Robert B. Thomas, American publisher.
[Founder of, The Old Farmer’s Almanac.']
1864: Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist and short story writer.
1895: José Martí, Cuban nationalist, poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher.
[He's considered a Cuban national hero because of his role in the liberation of his country from Spain. He's also an important figure in Latin American literature; a political activist, and is considered an important philosopher and political theorist.]
1898: William Ewart Gladstone, British Prime Minister.
[Starting as Conservative MP for Newark, and later becoming the leader of the Liberal Party.]

1935: T. E. Lawrence [Lawrence of Arabia], British archaeologist, writer, and military officer.
1971: Ogden Nash, American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote more than 500 pieces.
1994: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American writer, book editor, and socialite who served as the first lady of the United States [1961-1963], as the wife of President John F. Kennedy.
2002: Walter Lord, American author, lawyer, copywriter and popular historian.

[Known for his 1955 account of the sinking of the Titanic, 'A Night to Remember.']

2021: Charles Grodin, American actor, comedian, author, and television talk show host.
[His notable film roles include, 'Heaven Can Wait' [1978), 'The Incredible Shrinking Woman' [1981], 'The Lonely Guy' [1984], 'Midnight Run' [1988], 'Taking Care of Business' [1990], 'Beethoven' [1992], 'Clifford' [1994].] 

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Notable Events for May 18th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 18 | Birthdays & Events]

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1096 – The First Crusade: Around 800 Jews are massacred in Worms, Germany.
1291 – Fall of Acre: The end of the Crusader presence in the Holy Land occurs with the fall of Acre to the Mamluks.
1565 – Great Siege of Malta: The Ottoman forces begin their attempt to conquer Malta, which ultimately failed.
1593 – Arrest Warrant is issued for Christopher Marlowe: Playwright Thomas Kyd's accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant being issued for Christopher Marlowe.
1642 – Montreal, Quebec, is founded.
1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor: Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French, by the French Senate.
1860 – Abraham Lincoln is nominated for presidency: Abraham Lincoln receives the Republican Party presidential nomination in Chicago, Illinois.
1863 – Siege of Vicksburg begins: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant begin the 'Siege of Vicksburg,' during the American Civil War.
1896 – Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court decision: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.
1896 – Khodynka Tragedy: A mass panic on Khodynka Field, in Moscow, during the coronation festivities of Tsar Nicholas II, resulting in the deaths of 1,389 people.
1910 – Masses fear the end of the world during passage of Halley’s Comet.
1917 – Selective Service Act is passed.
[The U.S. Congress passes the 'Selective Service Act,' authorizing the president to draft soldiers for World War I.]
1927 – The Bath School Disaster: The deadliest school massacre in U.S. history occurs in Bath Township, Michigan, when a disgruntled school board member set off explosives, killing 45 people [mostly children].
1933 – 'Tennessee Valley Authority' is created.
1934 – TWA is the first airline to fly the Douglas DC-2 aircraft.
1953 – Jacqueline Cochran breaks the sound barrier: Jacqueline Cochran becomes the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.
[Aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to exceed Mach 1 speed.]
1969 – Apollo 10 spacecraft launches from Cape Kennedy.
1974 – India becomes world’s sixth nuclear power: India successfully detonates its first nuclear weapon, code-named 'Smiling Buddha.'
1980 – A magnitude 5.1 earthquake causes the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens, killing 57 people.
1980 – Mount St. Helens erupts: The volcano in Washington state erupts, causing significant destruction and loss of life.
2000 – Law is passed to remove a Confederate flag from South Carolina statehouse.
2004 – Randy Johnson makes history by becoming the oldest major league player [age 40] to throw a perfect game.
[Cy Young was previously the oldest to pitch perfection, at age 37.]
2009 – Sri Lankan Civil War ends: The 25-year conflict between the government and the Tamil Tigers concludes with the defeat of the Tigers.

Other Observances:

National Visit Your Relatives Day
[A day dedicated to spending time with family members.]
National Cheese Soufflé Day
[A day to enjoy the light and airy baked egg dish.]
National No Dirty Dishes Day
[A day to take a break from washing dishes.]
I Love Reese’s Day
[A day to celebrate the all-time favorite candy known as, 'Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.']
Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day
[A day to send e-cards to friends and family.]
Stepmother's Day [Sunday after Mother's Day]
[A day to appreciate stepmothers.]
World Baking Day
[Observed on the third Sunday in May, encouraging people to bake.]
Take Your Parents to the Playground Day [Third Sunday in May]
[A day to spent with your parents.]
International Museum Day
[A global celebration of museums and their role in cultural exchange and development.]
Mother Whistler Day
[A day to celebrate the art of whistling. Most people can whistle, however, not everyone can. You might ask why celebrate something like whistling? Well, because why not? Life is too short to choose not to celebrate things, especially things that if done well can be a melodious sound. Whistling is emitting a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one’s lips or teeth and has been used in movies, songs, and other arts.]
Emergency Medical Services Day
[A day to create awareness about the services performed by emergency medical service providers, such as doctors, nurses, emergency helpline responders, and ambulance drivers. It also aims to express gratitude to E.M.S. providers for the time-bound services they perform.]
National Brock Day
[A day dedicated to honoring and celebrating everyone named 'Brock.']
National Marvin Day
[A day dedicated to honoring and celebrating everyone named 'Marvin.']
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day [World AIDS Vaccine Day]
[A day to recognize and thank the many people working toward a preventative HIV vaccine and to educate communities about the importance of HIV vaccine research.]
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
[A day remembering those who have died of AIDS [acquired immune deficiency syndrome], and honoring the people who have dedicated their lives to helping those living with and affected by H.I.V. [human immunodeficiency virus].]

Born:

1868: Nicholas II of Russia, The last Emperor of Russia.
1872: Bertrand Russell, British philosopher, logician, mathematician, and public intellectual.
1897: Frank Capra, Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
[He was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Some film historians consider him the 'American Dream personified.']
1912: Perry Como, American singer, actor, and television personality.
[During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.]
1920: Pope John Paul II, Head of the Catholic Church, from 1978 to 2005.
1937: Brooks Robinson, American baseball player.
[He played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball [MLB] as a third baseman, for the 'Baltimore Orioles,' from 1955 to 1977. He's nicknamed 'Mr. Hoover,' and 'the Human Vacuum Cleaner,' and is generally considered to have been the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history.]
1946: Reggie Jackson, American former professional baseball, who's played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball [MLB] as a right fielder. [Age '79']
1952: George Strait, American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. [Age'73']
[Strait has sold over 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.]
1970: Tina Fey, merican actress, comedian, writer, and producer. [Age '55']
[Known for her comedic roles in sketch comedy, television and film ['Saturday Night Live,' from 1997-2006].]
1975: Jack Johnson, American singer-songwriter. His music falls into genres like folk, surf-rock, and various other subgenres. [Age'50']
1981: Allen Leech, Irish actor ['Downton Abbey,' and 'The Imitation Game']. [Age '44']

Died:

1995: Elizabeth Montgomery, American actress whose career spanned five decades in film, stage, and television.
[She portrayed the good witch Samantha Stephens on the popular television series, 'Bewitched.']
2004: Elvin Ray Jones, American jazz drummer of the post-bop era.
[Renowned jazz drummer and member of, John Coltrane's quartet, who also played alongside Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis.]

2017: Chris Cornell, American musician.

[Best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock bands 'Soundgarden,' and Audioslave.]

2009: Wayne Allwine, American voice actor, sound effects editor and foley artist.
[He was the voice of 'Mickey Mouse,' for over 30 years.]

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Notable Events for May 17th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 17 | Birthdays & Events]

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1673 - Joliet-Marquette Mississippi River expedition begins.
1792 - The New York Stock Exchange is established, at Merchants Coffee House, in New York City, NY.
[The New York Stock Exchange is formed under the Buttonwood Agreement.]
1849 - A fire begins, spreads, and destroys part of St. Louis, Missouri.
1875 - The first Kentucky Derby is held.
1875 - Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky.
1884 - District of Alaska is created.
1900 - L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,' is first published, in the United States.
1938 - Clifton Fadiman hosts the NBC Blue network radio quiz show, 'Information Please.'
1939 - The first televised sporting event in the United States, a college baseball game between Princeton and Columbia, is broadcast on NBC.
1939 - The first coin-operated mailbox, the 'Mailomat,' is installed.
1942 - The first U.S. cross-country helicopter flight ends.
1954 - The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional, overturning the 'separate but equal' doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson.
1973 - Televised hearings on the Watergate scandal begin in the United States Senate.
1990 - The General Assembly of the World Health Organization [WHO] removes homosexuality from its list of psychiatric diseases.
2004 - Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, with the first legal same-sex marriages performed on this day.
2004 - A team of rocketeers led by a Bloomington, Minnesota, man claims success in their goal of launching the first amateur rocket into space, sending a 21-foot rocket named, 'GoFast' an estimated 70 miles above the Nevada desert.
2008 - Peter Phillips, son of British Princess Anne, weds [Canadian] Autumn Kelly.
2014 - Allan Ganz is honored for his 67-year career [and counting] as an ice-cream man, in Peabody, Massachusetts.

Other Observances:

World Fiddle Day [Closest Saturday to May 19th]
[Celebrates the fiddle and its music around the world.]

Armed Forces Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[Honors those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.]
National Cherry Cobbler Day [U.S.]
[A day to enjoy this popular dessert.]
National Graduation Tassel Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates graduation and the symbolism of the tassel.]
National Idaho Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates Idaho as the 43rd state to join the U.S. Union.]
National Learn to Swim Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[Promotes water safety and encourages learning to swim.]
National Mushroom Hunting Day [U.S.]
[A day for enthusiasts to engage in mushroom foraging.]
National Pack Rat Day [U.S.]
[Encourages decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary items.]
National Pinot Grigio Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates this popular white wine.]
National River Cleanup Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[Encourages cleaning up local rivers and waterways.]
National Walnut Day [U.S.]
[Celebrates the health benefits and versatility of walnuts.]
Plant a Lemon Tree Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[Encourages planting lemon trees for their environmental and practical benefits.]
National Learn to Swim Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[A day honoring the importance of passing down the life-saving skill of swimming to young children.]
National Linda Day
[A day to celebrate everyone named Linda.]
Culture Freedom Day [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[Celebrates the free culture movement.]
Preakness Stakes [U.S.] [Third Saturday in May]
[A thoroughbred horse racing event held every year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.]
World Whiskey Day [Third Saturday in May]
[Celebrates whiskey.]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia [IDAHOTB]
[This day raises awareness of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.]
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
[This UN observance aims to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies [ICT] can bring societies and economies, as well as ways to bridge the digital divide.]
World Hypertension Day
[Promotes public awareness of hypertension [high blood pressure] and encourages prevention, detection, and control.]
World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day [NF Day]
[Raises awareness for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.]
Child Helpline Day [International]
[A day dedicated to celebrating the work of child helplines all around the world. The efforts of these workers ensure that children and youth in need are listened to and assisted in a timely manner.]

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Notable Events for May 17th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 17 | Birthdays & Events]

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Continued...

Born:

1749: Edward Jenner, English physician and scientist.
[He was a pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.]
1836: Norman Lockyer, English scientist and astronomer.
[He is credited with discovering the element, 'helium.']
1866: Erik Satie, French composer and pianist.
[Known for his unique and often eccentric musical style, including the famous, 'Gymnopédies.']
1903: Cool Papa Bell, American center fielder and pitcher.
[He played in Negro League baseball and the Mexican League, from 1922 to 1946. Widely considered one of the fastest players in the history of the game.]
1911: Maureen O'Sullivan, Irish-American actress.
[Best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' series of films, in the 1930s and 1940s.]
1936: Dennis Hopper, American actor, filmmaker, and artist.
[Known for his roles in films like, 'Easy Rider,' 'Apocalypse Now,' and 'Blue Velvet.']
1942: Taj Mahal, American blues musician, singer-songwriter, and film composer.
1955: Bill Paxton, American actor, and director.
[Known for his roles in films like, 'Near Dark' [1987], 'Tombstone' [1993], 'Apollo 13' [1995], 'Twister' [1996], 'Mighty Joe Young' [1998], and 'A Simple Plan [1998], and played supporting roles in, 'Weird Science' [1985], Edge of Tomorrow [2014], and Nightcrawler [2014]. He was a close collaborator of director James Cameron, appearing in his films, 'The Terminator' [1984], 'Aliens' [1986], 'True Lies' [1994], and 'Titanic' [1997]. He made his directorial debut with the 2001 horror film, 'Frailty,' in which he also starred.]
1956: Sugar Ray Leonard, American former professional boxer. [Age '69']
[Considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.]
1956: Bob Saget, American actor & comedian.
[He portrayed Danny Tanner on the sitcom, 'Full House' [1987–1995],) and its sequel, 'Fuller House' [2016–2020]. Saget was the original host of, 'America's Funniest Home Videos' [1989–1997], and the voice of narrator Ted Mosby on the sitcom, 'How I Met Your Mother' [2005–2014].]
1959: Jim Nantz, American sports commentator. [Age '66']
[Known for his work with CBS Sports.]
1961: Enya, Irish singer, songwriter, musician, and composer. [Age '64']
[Known for her distinctive Celtic and new-age music.]
1962: Craig Ferguson, Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and television host. [Age '63']
[He is best known for having hosted the CBS late-night talk show, 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' [2005–2014].]
1965: Trent Reznor, American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. [Age '60']
[Best known as the frontman of the industrial rock band, 'Nine Inch Nails.']
1970: Jordan Knight, American singer-songwriter and actor. [Age '55']
[Best known as a member of the boy band, 'New Kids on the Block.']
1973: Sasha Alexander, American actress and television director. [Age '52']
[Known for her roles in, 'Dawson's Creek,' 'NCIS,' and 'Rizzoli & Isles.']
1982: Tony Parker, French-American former professional basketball player. [Age'43']
1985: Derek Hough, American professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. [Age '40']
[Best known for his appearances on, 'Dancing with the Stars.']
1988: Nikki Reed, American former actress. [Age '37']
[Known for her role as Rosalie Hale in, 'The Twilight Saga' film series.]
1988: Karrueche Tran, American socialite, actress, and model. [Age '37']
1989: Tessa Virtue, Canadian [retired] ice dancer, and a five-time Olympic medalist. [Age '36']

Died:

1510: Sandro Botticelli, Italian painter of the Early Renaissance.
[Known for his works, 'Primavera,' and 'The Birth of Venus.']
1829: John Jay, American statesman, diplomat, jurist, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and a Founding Father of the United States.
[He was also the first Chief Justice, of the United States [1789-1795].]
1886: John Deere, American blacksmith and manufacturer.
[Founded 'Deere & Company,' a major agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer.]
1992: Lawrence Welk, American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario.
[Best known as host in, 'The Lawrence Welk Show' [1951-1982].]
2002: Joe Black, American baseball player.
[He was a right-handed pitcher in Negro league, and Major League Baseball for the, 'Brooklyn Dodgers,' 'Cincinnati Redlegs,' and 'Washington Senators,' who became the first black pitcher to win a World Series game, in 1952.]
2004: Tony Randall, American actor.
[Well known for his role as Felix Unger on the sitcom, 'The Odd Couple.']
2005: Frank Gorshin, American actor, comedian and impressionist.
[Best known for role as the 'Riddler' on the live-action television series, 'Batman.']
2012: Donna Summer, American singer.
[Known as the 'Queen of Disco,' and famous for hits like, 'I Feel Love,' and 'Hot Stuff.']
2013: Ken Venturi, American professional golfer and golf commentator.
[Winner of the 1964 U.S. Open. In 2013, Venturi was inducted into the, 'World Golf Hall of Fame.']
2016: Guy Clark, American folk and country singer-songwriter, and luthier.
2019: Herman Wouk, American author.
[Best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 'The Caine Mutiny,' and historical novels like, 'The Winds of War.']
2020: Shad Gaspard, American professional wrestler and actor.
2022: Vangelis, Greek composer of electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical music.
[Known for the Academy Award-winning score to, 'Chariots of Fire.']
2023: 'Superstar' Billy Graham, American professional wrestler.
2024: Bette Nash, American flight attendant.
[She is recognized as the world's longest-serving flight attendant.]
2024: Clarence 'Bud' Anderson, American World War II flying ace.

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Notable Events for May 16th:

[source: National Day Calendar - May 16 | Birthdays & Events]

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1770 - Marie Antoinette [age 14] marries the future King Louis XVI of France [age 15].
1866 - The United States Congress establishes the nickel coin.
[U.S. Congress gives authorization to mint the nickel.]
1868 - The U.S. Senate fail to convict President Andrew Johnson [during his impeachment trial], by one vote.
1876 - Pharmacist Charles Elmer Hires presents 'Hires root beer' for the first time.
1891 - The Geo. A. Hormel & Co. [later, 'Hormel Foods Corporation'] is established.
1914 - Grand League of the American Horseshoe Pitchers Association is organized, in Kansas City, Kansas.
1916 - The secret Sykes-Picot Agreement is signed between the United Kingdom and France, partitioning former Ottoman territories.
1918 - The United States Congress pass the 'Sedition Act.'
1920 - Joan of Arc is canonized as a saint in Rome, by Pope Benedict XV.
1927 - The Supreme Court rules bootleggers must pay income tax.
1929 - The first Academy Awards ceremony is held in Hollywood, California.
1939 - Food stamps are issued [for the first time], in Rochester, New York.
1943 - The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising officially ends, as German forces suppress the resistance.
1960 - Theodore Maiman demonstrates the first operational laser, at Hughes Research Laboratories.
1960 - A Big Four summit in Paris collapses due to the U-2 spy plane incident.
1961 - President John F. Kennedy begins a 3-day visit to Canada.
1966 - The Chinese Communist Party issue the 'May 16 Notice,' marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.
1975 - Junko Tabei of Japan becomes the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
1990 - A fire breaks out at a tire dump, in St-Amable, Quebec.
1997 - President Bill Clinton publicly apologizes for the 'Tuskegee Experiment.'
2003 - The Casablanca terrorist attacks occur, in Morocco.
2005 - Kuwait grants women the right to vote.
2005 - In downtown Houston, Texas, large, black grackles [in an effort to protect their fallen offspring] attack the heads, hair, and backs of pedestrians.
2008 - Canadian Victoria Cross is unveiled.
2013 - The discovery of 2.6-billion-year-old water, in an Ontario mine, is announced.
2019 - A DNA study published in 'Current Biology' shows bedbugs are 115 million years old, and have outlived dinosaurs.

Other Observances:

National Bike to Work Day [Third Friday in May]
[This annual event, typically held on the third Friday in May, encourages commuters to cycle to work to promote health and environmental benefits.]
Endangered Species Day [Third Friday in May]
[Also observed on the third Friday in May, this day raises awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.]
Malcolm X Day [Third Friday in May]
[While his official birthday is May 19th, his life and legacy are honored.]
National Mimosa Day
[A day to celebrate the popular brunch cocktail.]
National Barbecue Day
[A day dedicated to enjoying barbecue.]
National Pizza Party Day [Third Friday in May]
[Another culinary observance, encouraging pizza parties.]
National Classic Movie Day
[A day to appreciate classic films.]
Nickel Day
[Celebrating the establishment of the U.S. nickel coin.]
National Piercing Day
[A day to appreciate body piercing as a form of self-expression.]
Shades Day
[Often observed around this date.]
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
[Celebrating the French scallop dish.]
National Sea Monkey Day
[A nod to the popular brine shrimp pets.]
National Love a Tree Day
[Encouraging appreciation and care for trees.]
Ride a Unicycle Day
[A day meant to encourage more people to try the unicycle, an unconventional means of transportation.]
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
[A day to practice kindness and good neighborliness.]
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
[Recognizing the contributions and experiences of LGBT elders.]
NASCAR Day [Third Friday in May]
[A day celebrating the sport of NASCAR.]
National Biographer's Day
[Commemorating the meeting of Samuel Johnson and his biographer James Boswell.]
National Defense Transportation Day [Third Friday in May]
[Recognizing the importance of the nation's transportation system for defense.]
International Day of Light
[Celebrating the role of light in science, culture, art, education, and sustainable development.]
International Virtual Assistants Day
[Recognizing the work of virtual assistants.]
Wear Purple for Peace Day
[A day to promote peace.]
Drawing Day/International Drawing Day
[A day to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to engage in drawing.]