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Today In History Basic Datebook-May 4th

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
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People on May 4th: birthdates

Oleta Adams: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Singer, Composer, Pianist
Will Arnett: 1970 (is 39 in 2009, 40 in 2010)
TV Actor, Arrested Development's George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth II, Blades of Glory
Nick Ashford: 1943 (is 66 in 2009, 67 in 2010)
Soul Singer, Music Producer, Songwriter, RN:Nicholas; of Ashford and Simpson (His wife Valerie); some say 1942
Jay Aston: 1961 (is 48 in 2009, 49 in 2010)
Singer, British, of Bucks Fizz
Gabriel Davis Barreto: 1990 (is 19 in 2009, 20 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Amy Irving & Bruno's son
Colin Bass: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
Bassist, of Foundations
James Lance "Lansten" Bass: 1979 (is 30 in 2009, 31 in 2010)
Singer, Gay, of 'N Sync
Michael Berger: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
Radio Disc Jock, ex-KGB-FM, ex-91x-FM, now KFMB-AM; former host of Mike and Maty
Leni Briatore: 2004 (is 5 in 2009, 6 in 2010)
Celebrity Daughter, Heidi Klum and Flavio's daughter
Edward Carlton Bridgforth: 1994 (is 15 in 2009, 16 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Anita Baker & Walter's son
Danny Brubeck: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Percussionist, of Two Generations of Brubeck; Dave's son
Ron Carter: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Jazz Musician, Cellist, Bassist, Bandleader, Composer, Singer, recorded on over 500 records
Ed Cassidy: 1931 (is 78 in 2009, 79 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Drummer, Jazz Musician, of Spirit
Jose Castellanos: 1977 (is 32 in 2009, 33 in 2010)
Alternative Rock Performer, of Save Ferris
Zal Cleminson: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Guitarist, British, of Alex Harvey Band, Nazareth
Matthew Crane: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Soap Actor, Another World's Matthew Cory, General Hospital's Ross Duncan; some say b. 1964
Dick Dale: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, Surf guitarist
Bruce Day: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
Bassist, Singer, of Santana, Pablo Cruise
Mike Dirnt: 1972 (is 37 in 2009, 38 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Green Day
Pauline Grace Ducruet: 1994 (is 15 in 2009, 16 in 2010)
Celebrity Daughter, Princess Stephanie and Daniel's daughter
Anthony Fedorov: 1985 (is 24 in 2009, 25 in 2010)
Singer, American Idol Finalist #4 of 2005
Nick Fortuna: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Bassist, of The Buckinghams
Don Friedman: 1935 (is 74 in 2009, 75 in 2010)
Jazz Pianist
Patsy Garrett: 1921 (is 88 in 2009, 89 in 2010)
Actress, Nanny & the Professor's Mrs. Florence Fowler
Ana Gasteyer: 1967 (is 42 in 2009, 43 in 2010)
Comedienne, Actress, of Saturday Night Live
Paul Gleason: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
Actor, The Thin Red Line
Hilly Hicks: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
Actor, Roll Out, Roots' Lewis
Darryl Hunt: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
Drummer, English, of The Pogues
"Jackie" Jackson: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, Rhythm and Blues Singer, b. in Gary, In.; of the Jacksons; RFMN:Sigmund Esco
Mannie Jackson: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
Executive, Sportsfigure, ex-Harlem Globetrotter
Scyler Rim Klein: 2000 (is 9 in 2009, 10 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Frederique Van Der Wal and Nicholas Klein's son
Mary Elizabeth McDonough: 1961 (is 48 in 2009, 49 in 2010)
TV Actress, Journalist, The Waltons' Erin Walton
Sebastian Alexander Morgan: 2007 (is 2 in 2009, 3 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Kim Fields and Christopher's son
Hosni Mubarak: 1928 (is 81 in 2009, 82 in 2010)
Head of State, Egypt president
Stella Parton: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
Actress, Country/Western Performer, Singer, Songwriter, Dolly's sis
Sonny Payne: 1926 (is 83 in 2009, 84 in 2010)
Drummer, Jazz Performer
Roberta Peters: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)
Opera Soprano, b. in New York City; RLN:Peterman
Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins: 1992 (is 17 in 2009, 18 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Susan Sarandon & Tim's son
Peggy Santiglia Davison: 1944 (is 65 in 2009, 66 in 2010)
Singer, of The Angels
Chris Tomlin: 1972 (is 37 in 2009, 38 in 2010)
Singer, Contemporary Christian singer
Randy Travis: 1959 (is 50 in 2009, 51 in 2010)
Country Singer, TV Actor, Country Guitarist, b. in Marshville, NC; RN:Randy Bruce Traywick
Jathan James Vaughan: 2007 (is 2 in 2009, 3 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Touriya and Greg's son
George Wadenius: 1945 (is 64 in 2009, 65 in 2010)
Guitarist, Bassist, Swedish, of Blood Sweat and Tears, sessionist
George F. Will: 1941 (is 68 in 2009, 69 in 2010)
Columnist, Author, Editor, MLB Player
Pia Zadora: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, Dancer, Meshulam Riklis's wife; RLN:Schipani; Butterfly, The Lonely Lady; some say b. Apr 5 or 1955

People on May 4th: birth anniversaries

Luther Adler: 1903=d.Dec 8, 1984 (was 81)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, usually played villians in films
Ronnie Bond: 1943=d.Nov 13, 1992 (was 49)
Rock & Roll Drummer, English, RN:Ronald Bullis; of The Troggs; some say b. 1942 or 1944
Frederick Church: 1826=d.Apr 7, 1900 (was 73)
Painter
Frank Conrad: 1874=d.Dec 11, 1941 (was 67)
Engineer, electrical engineer whose interest in radiotelephony led to the establishment of the first commercial radio station.
Sir William F. Cooke: 1806=d.Jun 25, 1879 (was 73)
Inventor, Engineer, English, electric telegraph co-inv
Howard da Silva: 1909=d.Feb 16, 1986 (was 76)
TV/Stage Actor, b. in Cleveland, Oh; RLN:Silverblatt; 1776's Ben Franklin
Tyrone Davis: 1938=d.Feb 9, 2005 (was 66)
Soul Singer
Al Dexter: 1902=d.Jan 28, 1984 (was 81)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, Violinist, some say b. 1905 or b.Apr 4
Maynard Ferguson: 1928=d.Aug 23, 2006 (was 78)
Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, Canadian, b. in Verdun, Quebec; plays other horns too
Paul Frame: 1914=d.Nov 8, 1994 (was 80)
Children's Author, Illustrator, over 200 kids books including the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series
Paul Gleasn: 1944=d.May 27, 2006 (was 62)
TV/Movie Actor
Heloise I: 1919?=d.????
Journalist, Author, MLN:Bowles Reese; Hints from Heloisepresumed deceased ; some say b. May 14, 1919
Audrey Hepburn: 1929=d.Jan 20, 1993 (was 63)
Movie/Stage Actress, Roman Catholic, Belgiumese, b. in Brussels; LN:-Ruston; Mel Ferrer's then Dr. Andrea Dotti's ex-wife; Breakfast At Tiffany's, My Fair Lady; d. in Switzerland
Thomas Henry Huxley: 1825=d.Jun 29, 1895 (was 70)
Author, Biologist, British, Philosopher, Educator, English, NN:T.H.; whose speculations on philosophy and religion and whose promotion of Darwinism led him to an advocacy of agnosticism.
Arthur Lang: 1877=d.Aug 8, 1992 (was 115)
Boxer, Businessperson
Horace Mann: 1796=d.Aug 2, 1859 (was 63)
Educator, Philanthropist, Author, Father of Public Education in the U.S.
Jacob "Killer" Miller: 1956=d.Mar 23, 1980 (was 23)
Reggae Singer, Songwriter, Jamaican, lead of Inner Circle
Olive Osmond: 1925=d.May 9, 2004 (was 79)
Celebrity Parent, mother of Donny, Marie, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy, and two other children
Julia Gardiner Tyler: 1820=d.Jul 10, 1889 (was 69)
First Lady, John's wife #2

People on May 4th: death anniversaries

Paul Butterfield: 1987 (was 44)/b.Dec 17, 1942
Singer, Harmonicaist, Synthesizer, Flutist, Songwriter, Bandleader, lead of Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Bob Clampett: 1984 (was 70)/b.May 8, 1913
Animator, Director, created Beany & Cecil, Tweety, Porky Pig, & Bugs Bunny; d. May 2?
Dennis Crosby: 1991 (was 56)/b.Jul 13, 1934
Celebrity Son, was 56 or 57?; Dixie Lee & Bing's son, Philip's twin
Cathryn Damon: 1987 (was 56)/b.Sep 11, 1930
TV Actress, Soap's Mary Dallas Campbell, Webster's Cassie Parker
George T. Delacorte: 1991 (was 97)/b.Jun 20, 1894?
Publisher, Philanthropist, MN:Thomas Jr.; Dell Publishing founder; some say b. Jun 20, 1893
Diana Dors: 1984 (was 52)/b.Oct 23, 1931
TV Actress, Author, English, Richard Dawson's ex-; RN:Diana "Daisy" Fluck
Georges Enesco: 1955/b.Aug 7, 1881 O.S.
Composer, Violinist, Romanian; other style says b. Aug 19, 1881 N.S.
J. L. (Joe) Frank: 1952 (was 52)/b.Apr 15, 1900
Country/Western Performer, Promoter
Dr. Thomas Anthony Harris: 1995 (was 85)/b.yr unknown
Author, Psychiatrist, I'm OK, You're OK
"Moe" Howard: 1975 (was 77)/b.Jun 19, 1897
Movie Actor, Comedian, b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.; RN:Moses Horwitz; The Three Stooges' Moe; Curly's & Shemp's brother
Christine Jorgensen: 1989 (was 62)/b.May 30, 1926
Soldier, Transsexual, b. in New York City; RFN:George Jr.; U.S. Army private who had 1st sex change operation in '52; pondering question: when she died and went to heaven, did she meet her missing part up there?
William Holmes McGuffey: 1873 (was 72)/b.Sep 23, 1800
Educator, Author, remembered chiefly for his series of elementary school readers.
Alvy Moore: 1997 (was 75)/b.Dec 5, 1921
Actor, Producer, Green Acres' Hank Kimball
Larry Stock: 1984 (was 87)/b.Dec 4, 1896
Songwriter, wrote "Blueberry Hill" and "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You"
Marshal Josep Brozovich Tito: 1980 (was 88)/b.May 25, 1892?
Head of State, Yugoslavia prez, AP says b. May 7; some say b. May 7, 1892
Robert Ferdinand Wagner: 1953 (was 75)/b.Jun 8, 1877
Senator

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