Page 2: Famous Personalities Born In May - 22

1885  Giacomo Matteotti, Italian politician (d. 1924) was born on this day in history.   

1891  J R Becher, writer was born on this day in history.   

1891  On May - 22 birth of robert Gordon Sproul, educator/college pres (Univ of Calif)   

1891  Eddie Edwards, American jazz trombonist (d. 1963) was born on this day in history.   

1892  On May - 22 birth of louis van Tulder, Dutch tenor (From Office Stool to High C)   

1895  Jiddu Krishnamurti, India, philosopher (Songs of Life) [OS=May 12] was born on May - 22.   

1897  On this day in history birth of robert Neumann, Austrian/British author (Waters of Babylon)   

1898  René de Vos, Dutch actor/composer (Jij Bent Mijn Leven) was born on this day in history.   

1900  Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of Charles de Gaulle (d. 1979) was born on this day in history.   

1901  Maurice J. Tobin, 56th Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1953) was born on this day in history.   

1902  Al Simmons, Milwaukee, American baseball outfielder (A's), lifetime batting avg of .334 (d. 1956) was born on May - 22.   

1902  On this day in history birth of al Simmons, Milwaukee, American baseball outfielder (A's), lifetime batting avg of .334 (d. 1956)   

1903  Yves Rocard, French physicist (d. 1992) was born on May - 22.   

1904  On this day in history birth of anne de Vries, writer (Bartje)   

1904  On this day in history birth of paul Viiding, Estonian poet (d. 1962)   

1906  On May - 22 birth of harry Ritz, US comic (Ritz Brothers-Silent Movie)   

1907  On May - 22 birth of laurence Olivier, England, actor (Rebecca, Hamlet, Jazz Singer)   

1907  Hergé, Belgian comic book creator (d. 1983) was born on May - 22.   

1908  On this day in history birth of rattana Pestonji, Thai filmmaker (d. 1970)   

1908  Horton Smith. American golfer (d. 1963) was born on this day in history.   

1910  Johnny Olson, TV announcer (Price is Right) was born on May - 22.   

1911  On May - 22 birth of anatol Rapoport, Russ/US mathem/biologist (game theory)   

1912  On May - 22 birth of hendrik Koekoek, Dutch MP (Farmers Party)   

1913  Andrea C Bensddorp, Dutch/South African actress (Commensaal) was born on this day in history.   

1913  On May - 22 birth of carlyle Blackwell Jr, CA, actor (Docks of NY)   

1914  On this day in history birth of vance Packard, Granville Summit Pa, author (Hidden Persuaders)   

1914  Sun Ra, American musician (d. 1993) was born on this day in history.   

1916  On this day in history birth of gordon Binkerd, composer   

1917  Jean-Louis Laffitte Curtis, novelist was born on May - 22.   

1917  Georg Tintner, Austrian-born conductor (d. 1999) was born on May - 22.   

1917  Nathan Davis, American actor was born on this day in history.   

1917  Daniel Nagrin, American modern dancer and choreographer was born on this day in history.   

1918  On this day in history birth of david Land, impressario   

1919  On this day in history birth of paul Vanden Boeynants, premier Belgium (1966-68, 1978-79)   

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0337  Constantine the Great, emperor of Rome (306-37)/anti semite, dies on May - 22.   

0748  Death of Empress Genshō of Japan (b. 680) on May - 22.   

0987  Death of Louis V le Faineant, the Lazy, king of France (986-87), poisoned at 20 on this day in history.   

1068  Death of Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan (b. 1025) on this day in history.   

1455  On May - 22 death of henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (killed in battle)   

1457  Death of Saint Rita of Cascia, Italian saint (b. 1381) on this day in history.   

1501  Robert Gaguin, French writer/diplomat (Arte Metrificandi), dies at 66 on May - 22.   

1538  On May - 22 death of john Forrest, English Franciscan friar (martyred) (b. 1471)