May 5

Scott Winters May 5, 2025 0 Comments

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1809 – Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman. It was for technique for weaving straw with silk and thread.

1831 – “The Detroit Free Press” began publication.

1846 – Michigan abolished the death penalty.

1862 – The Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day.

1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S.

1865 – In North Bend, OH (a suburb of Cincinnati), the first train robbery in the U.S. took place.

1866 – Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. at Waterloo, NY.

1891 – Music Hall was dedicated in New York, NY. It was later renamed Carnegie Hall.

1904 – The third perfect game of the major leagues was thrown by Cy Young (Boston Red Sox) against the Philadelphia Athletics. It was the first perfect game under modern rules.

1921 – Coco Chanel debuted her first fragrance. It was called “Chanel No. 5”. Why was it called No. 5? In 1920, when she presented with small glass vials containing sample scents numbered 1 to 5 and 20 to 24 for her assessment, she chose the fifth vial.

1925 – John T. Scopes, a biology teacher in Dayton, TN, was arrested for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution.

1934 – The first “Three Stooges” short, “Woman Haters”, was released.

1936 – Edward Ravenscroft received a patent for the screw-on bottle cap with a pour lip.

1952 – The “Vitameatavegamin” episode of TV’s “I Love Lucy” aired for the first time.

1956 – Jim Bailey became the first runner to break the four-minute mile in the U.S. He was clocked at 3:58.5.

1961 – Alan Shepard became the first American in space when he made a 15 minute suborbital flight.

1966 – Willie Mays broke the National League record for home runs when he hit his 512th.

1973 – Secretariat won the 99th Kentucky Derby.

1978 – Pete Rose, of the Cincinnati Reds, registered his 3,000th major league hit.

1986 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Atlantic Records chairman Ahmet Ertegun announced that Cleveland, OH, had been chosen as the city where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum would be built.

1987 – The U.S. congressional Iran-Contra hearings opened.

1994 – American teenager Michael P. Fay was caned in Singapore for theft and vandalism.

1997 – Dolores Hope received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1997 – Ivan Reitman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1997 – TV’s “Married With Children” aired its last episode on Fox. It debuted on April 5, 1987.

1998 – The Michigan state legislature introduced a bill that would limit concert attendance by minors under the age of 18.

2000 – The final episode of TV’s “Boy Meets World” aired on ABC.

2002 – The movie “Spider-man”, starring Tobey McQuire, became the first film to make over $100 million on it’s opening weekend.

2004 – Picasso’s 1905 painting “Boy with a Pipe” sold for $104 million at Sotheby’s in New York, setting a new record for an auctioned painting.

2023 – The World Health Organization declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as a global health emergency.

BIRTHDAYS:

Michael Murphy – 87 a old (1938) – Actor (“Batman Returns”)

Lance Henriksen – 85 a old (1940) – Actor (“The Last Samurai”, “Dog Day Afternoon”, “Pumpkinhead”, “Aliens”, “The Terminator”, TV’s “Millennium”)

Michael Palin – 82 a old (1943) – Comedian, actor (“Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, “A Fish Called Wanda”)

John Rhys-Davies – 81 a old (1944) – Actor (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy)

Kurt Loder – 80 a old (1945) – MTV newsman, music journalist

Bill Ward – 77 a old (1948) – Drummer (Black Sabbath)

Richard E. Grant – 68 a old (1957) – Actor (“Ready to Wear”, “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”, TV’s “Game of Thrones”)

Kevin Mooney – 63 a old (1962) – Rock bassist, guitarist (Adam & The Ants)

Tina Yothers – 52 a old (1973) – Actress (Played Jennifer Keaton on TV’s “Family Ties”)

Craig David – 44 a old (1981) – Singer

Danielle Fishel – 44 a old (1981) – Actress (TV’s “Boy Meets World”, “Girl Meets World”)

Henry Cavill – 42 a old (1983) – Actor (“Man of Steel”, “The Man From UNCLE”)

Adele – 37 a old (1988) – Singer

Chris Brown – 36 a old (1989) – Singer, actor

TODAY IS:

National Astronaut Day: Blast off into an out-of-this-world celebration! Learn about space, astronauts, and explore the cosmos. It's time to reach for the stars!
International Midwives’ Day: Doctors and hospitals are a recent development for birthing. In the past, experienced women called midwives kept new mothers and babies safe during birth.
Revenge of the Fifth: Cheering for the dark side, and finding fascination in characters who embrace their complexity and challenge traditional notions of good and evil.
National Cartoonists Day: Take a walk down memory lane by revisiting the beloved, charming, often bizarre cartoons of your childhood like Calvin and Hobbes, or discover new ones.
National Hoagie Day: Load up a soft or crispy bread roll with your favorite toppings, like meat, lettuce, tomato, and mustard, and dig in. Just don’t forget the napkins!
World Asthma Day: Raise awareness and help improve the lives of the many people around the world who suffer from asthma, a common but potentially life-threatening ailment.
World Portuguese Language Day:
National Totally Chipotle Day:
Silence the Shame Day:
World Hand Hygiene Day:
Childhood Depression Awareness Day:
Great Lakes Awareness Day:
Nail Day: Get your nails done (or do them yourself) and post or share your favorite “nailfie” (nail selfie) on social media to showcase your creativity.
National Concert Day: Savor the electrifying atmosphere, pulsating rhythms, and soul-stirring melodies at live music events that captivate and resonate.
Poem on Your Pillow Day: Print or write out a poem to leave on the pillow of a loved one or guest. Maybe a funny poem for a child, or a love poem to make your special someone smile.
Museum Lover’s Day:
National Foster Care Day:
African World Heritage Day:
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Advocating for justice, honor, and remembrance, ensuring visibility and action to address the safety and rights of indigenous women and girls.
National Teacher Day: If children are the future, teachers are the ones making sure that future is a good one. Give thanks to and see how you can help these under-paid workers.
Hug A Shed And Take A Selfie Day: They hold our gardening tools and extra storage, reflect our quirks, and often go unappreciated. Get outside and Hug a Shed…and Take a Selfie with it.
Netherlands Liberation Day:
Cinco de Mayo: With delicious food, lively music, and colorful decorations, it's a time to come together and honor the bravery of the Mexican people.
Global Days of Action on Military Spending:
National Golf Day: Swinging clubs on a picturesque course, breathing fresh air, and chasing a little white ball to find serenity. Golf is more than just a game.
Donkey Week:
National Lawyer Well-Being Week: Lawyers have high-stress jobs, and yet are often the punchline of jokes. Join the Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being to see how you can support these crucial workers.
Teacher Appreciation Week : The unsung champions shaping tomorrow, deserve our gratitude for guiding and inspiring young minds on their incredible learning journeys.
National Pet Week:
Public Service Recognition Week:
Screen-Free Week:
Deaf Awareness Week:
National Tourism Week: Embark on journeys that unfold stories, connecting cultures, creating memories, and weaving the tapestry of global exploration.
Children’s Book Week : Spark the joy of exploration in young minds through tales that open doors to realms of endless fascination and growth.
Tracky Dack Day:
Dying Matters Awareness Week:
Dog Anxiety Awareness Week:
National Physical Education and Sport Week:
National Wildflower Week :
National Correctional Officer’s Week:
Drinking Water Week:
Air Quality Awareness Week: