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01/05/1934
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Fenway Park catches fire for 2nd time (May 8th 1926 also)
Type: Event
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01/05/1934
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National and American baseball leagues select a uniform ball
Type: Event
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01/05/1935
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Nancy L Johnson, (Rep-R-CT, 1983- )
Type: Birth
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01/05/1936
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Ram˘n M del Valle-Incl n, playwright (Tirano banderas), dies at 66
Type: Death
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01/05/1937
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Fingleton and Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wkt
Type: Event
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01/05/1937
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Only unicameral state legislature in US opens 1st session (Nebr)
Type: Event
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01/05/1938
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Edwin Elliason, Washington, US archer (Olympic-92)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1938
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Jim Otto, NFL center (Oakland Raiders)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1938
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Juan Carlos I, king of Spain (1975- )
Type: Birth
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01/05/1938
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Leo Avery, abbot of Quarr
Type: Birth
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01/05/1938
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Piet Kruiver, Dutch soccer star
Type: Birth
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01/05/1939
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Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1939
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Peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher
Type: Birth
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01/05/1940
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FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
Type: Event
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01/05/1940
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Finnish offensive at Suomossalmi against Russia
Type: Event
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01/05/1940
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Dany Saval, Oakland Calif, actress (Boeing Boeing, Moon Pilot)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1940
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Tina Modotti, [Maria del Carmen], Ital/Mexican communist, dies at 46
Type: Death
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01/05/1941
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British/Australian troops conquer Bardia Lybia
Type: Event
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01/05/1941
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Bob Cunis, cricketer (New Zealand pace bowler of the late 60's)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1941
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Grady Thomas, US rock vocalist (Parliaments, Funkadelic, Maggot Brain)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1941
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Mansur Ali Khan, cricketer (Nawab of Pataudi, Indian batsman and capt)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1942
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55 German tanks reach North-Africa
Type: Event
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01/05/1942
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Charlie Rose, Henderson NC, newscaster (CBS Night Watch)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1942
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Cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1942
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Maurizio Pollini, Milan Italy, pianist
Type: Birth
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01/05/1942
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Yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered
Type: Death
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01/05/1943
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Teams agrees to start season later due to WW II
Type: Event
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01/05/1943
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William H Hastie, civilian aide to secretary of war, resigns to protest segregation in armed forces
Type: Event
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01/05/1943
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Eusebio de Silva Ferreira, Mozamb/Port soccer star (Europa Cup 1 1962)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1943
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Ferreira da Silva Eusebio, Brazilan intl soccer player
Type: Birth
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01/05/1943
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George Washington Carver, famous black scientist, dies at 81
Type: Death
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01/05/1944
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Felix Arons, Dutch director/actor (Waaldrecht)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1944
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Tommie Smith, US, 200m dash (Olympic-gold-1968) [or Jun 5]
Type: Birth
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01/05/1944
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Adolph Goldschmidt, German/Swiss art historian, dies at 80
Type: Death
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01/05/1945
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Pepe LePew debuts in Warner Bros cartoon "Odor-able Kitty"
Type: Event
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01/05/1945
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Surprise attack on Liese-Aktion-office on Marnix St, Amsterdam
Type: Event
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01/05/1945
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Sam Wyche, NFL coach (Cincinnati Bengals)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1945
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Dezs” Szab˘, Hungarian writer (Wiped-out Village), dies at 65
Type: Death
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01/05/1946
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"Show Boat" opens at Ziegfeld Theater NYC for 417 performances
Type: Event
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01/05/1946
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"Crazy Barret Diamond" Syd, rocker (Pink Floyd)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1946
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Diane Keaton, [Hall], LA, actress (Annie Hall, Little Drummer Girl)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1947
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Michael DeWine, (Rep-R-Oh, 1983- )
Type: Birth
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01/05/1947
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Ted Lange, Oakland Calif, actor (Isaac-Love Boat, Mr T and Tina)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1948
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Parthasarathy Sharma, cricketer (Indian batsman of the mid-70's)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1948
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Thom Mooney, rocker
Type: Birth
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01/05/1949
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General Spoor orders cease-fire on Sumatra
Type: Event
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01/05/1949
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President Harry S Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"
Type: Event
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01/05/1949
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Chris Stein, Bkln, rock guitarist (Blondie-Heart of Glass, Call Me)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1949
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George Brown, rock drummer (Kool and the Gang-Celebration)
Type: Birth
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01/05/1950
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Carson McCuller's "Member of the Wedding," premieres in NYC
Type: Event
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