May 12, 2021

830 years ago
1191

Married on this date
King Richard I of England married Berengaria of Navarre, who was crowned Queen consort of England the same day.

620 years ago
1401

Born on this date
Shōkō. Emperor of Japan, 1412-1428. Shōkō, born Mihito, acceded to the throne upon the abdicaton of his father Go-Komatsu. He regularly practiced abstinence and fasting, which may have led to his death at the age of 27 on August 30, 1428 at the age of 27. Shōkō left no heir, and was succeeded as Emperor by his third cousin Go-Hanazono.

525 years ago
1496

Born on this date
Gustav I. King of Sweden, 1523-1560. Gustav I came from a noble family and was elected King after the Swedish War of Liberation against King Christian II of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. He was known for his ruthlessness, abolishing Sweden's elective monarchy in favour of a hereditary monarchy and establishing the Lutheran Church of Sweden as he became known as the "father of the nation." King Gustav I suffered from chronic infections of the leg and jaw in the years leading up to his death on September 19, 1550 at the age of 64. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Erik XIV.

470 years ago
1551

Academia
National University of San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas, was founded in Lima, Peru.

175 years ago
1846

Americana
The Donner Party of pioneers departed Independence, Missouri for California, on what would become a year-long journey of hardship and cannibalism.

170 years ago
1851

Communications
The post office of the Province of Canada issued a 6-penny Prince Albert stamp; it was part of a series with Sandford Fleming's 3-penny Beaver and 12- penny Queen Victoria.

War
Two weeks after the entry of French forces into Tunisia, Muhammad III as-Sadiq, Bey of Tunis, signed the Treaty of Bardo to make Tunisia a French protectorate.

100 years ago
1921

Born on this date
Farley Mowat. Canadian author. Mr. Mowat, a native of Belleville, Ontario, served with the Canadian Army in World War II before working as a naturalist in northern Canada, which inspired books such as People of the Deer (1952) and Never Cry Wolf (1963). Mr. Mowat was frequently criticized by scholars for inaccuracies in his books. He died on May 6, 2014, six days before his 93rd birthday.

90 years ago
1931

Died on this date
Eugène Ysaÿe, 72. Belgian musician, composer, and conductor. Mr. Ysaÿe was a violinist with the orchestra that became the Berlin Philharmonic, and had a long career as a professor at the Brussels Conservatoire. He wrote concertante and chamber works, as well as works for violin and piano.

80 years ago
1941

Married on this date
U.S. bandleader Phil Harris and U.S. actress Alice Faye were married by a justice of the peace in Ensenada, Mexico.

War
The British convoy Tiger reached Alexandria with 238 tanks needed for the defense of Egypt after running an Axis bomber gauntlet in the Mediterranean Sea.

Diplomacy
German Fuehrer Adolf Hitler met Vichy French Vice-Premier François Darlan at Berchtesgaden and presented German demands. South African Prime Minister Jan Smuts said in a radio broadcast from Cape Town that the United States had helped to pave the way for the European war by abandoning the League of Nations.

World events
A military tribunal in Bucharest sentenced 206 Iron Guardists to prison terms for attempting to overthrow the Romanian government.

Defense
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved the alien ship seizure bill after defeating an amendment to prohibit the transfer of seized ships to belligerents. U.S. Army Brigadier General Lewis Hershey, acting draft chief, urged Congress to revise the Selective Service Act so that the President could defer older men. The Philippine National Assembly passed a bill requiring the registration and fingerprinting of all aliens in the islands.

Technology
Konrad Zuse unveiled in Berlin the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer.

Economics and finance
British economist John Maynard Keynes said in Washington that the best way to block inflation was to withhold personal salaries at the source, as the British government of Prime Minister Winston Churchill was doing.

75 years ago
1946

Politics and government
A seven-day conference in Simla, India of British, Muslim, and Indian Congress Party representatives ended without agreement on the composition of an independent Indian government.

The Venezuelan Democratic Action Party turned down a Communist proposal for a common front against possible counter-revolutionary moves by former President Eleazar Lopez Contreras.

Protest
Three Jewish workmen in Budapest were lynched by mobs who had been aroused by rumours that Jews were kidnapping and killing Hungarians.

Journalism
The Newfoundland Herald newspaper was founded in St. John's.

Communications
American Telephone & Telegraph began service in St. Louis between regular telephone outlets and vehicles equipped with radiophone installations.

Golf
Byron Nelson won the Houston Open, finishing two strokes ahead of Ben Hogan.

70 years ago
1951

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Kent Music Report): Bonaparte's Retreat--Pee Wee King and his Orchestra; Gene Krupa and his Orchestra (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): How High the Moon--Les Paul and Mary Ford (Best Seller--3rd week at #1; Disc Jockey--3rd week at #1; Jukebox--2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Mockin’ Bird Hill--Les Paul and Mary Ford (4th week at #1)
--Patti Page
2 On Top of Old Smoky--The Weavers and Terry Gilkyson
--Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra
3 How High the Moon--Les Paul and Mary Ford
4 Be My Love--Mario Lanza
5 If--Perry Como
6 Would I Love You (Love You, Love You)--Patti Page
7 Beautiful Brown Eyes--Rosemary Clooney
8 Too Young--Nat "King" Cole
9 I Apologize--Billy Eckstine
10 The Syncopated Clock--Leroy Anderson and his "Pops" Concert Orchestra

Singles entering the chart were Ever True Ever More (#29)/Down the Trail of Achin' Hearts (#34) by Patti Page; Moonlight Bay by Bing and Gary Crosby (#30); and Jezebel by Frankie Laine (#35). Moonlight Bay was the other side of When You and I were Young Maggie Blues, charting at #14.

At the movies
The House on Telegraph Hill, directed by Robert Wise, and starring Richard Basehart, Valentina Cortese, and William Lundigan, received its premiere screening in New York City.





Abominations
The Free China Anti-Atrocity League in Taiwan accused the Communists of executing 2.26 million political opponents, with 1.3 million executions confirmed in Communist announcements, during the past 18 months.

Politics and government
The French National Assembly cleared the way for national elections on June 17 by voting to end its term on July 4.

The administration of U.S. President Harry Truman announced the resignation of the President's Commission on Internal Security and Individual Rights, headed by Admiral Chester Nimitz, because of the Senate Judiciary Committee's refusal to exempt commission members from conflict-of-interest statutes barring federal employees from doing business with the government.

60 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Blue Moon--The Marcels (2nd week at #1)

On television tonight
The Twilight Zone, on CBS
Tonight’s episode: The Mind and the Matter, starring Shelley Berman

The Lawless Years, starring James Gregory, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Jack "Legs" Diamond Story

This was the first episode of the season.

50 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Brown Sugar--The Rolling Stones

At the movies
Red Sky at Morning, directed by James Goldstone, and starring Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, Desi Arnaz, Jr., Richard Crenna, and Claire Bloom, opened in theatres.



Died on this date
Heinie Manush, 69. U.S. baseball player. Mr. Manush played left field with the Detroit Tigers (1923-1927); St. Louis Browns (1928-1930); Washington Nationals (1931-1935); Boston Red Sox (1936); Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1938); and Pittsburgh Pirates (1938-1939), batting .330 with 110 home runs and 1,183 runs batted in in 2,008 games. He played 11 seasons in the minor leagues (1920-1922, 1938-1945), including the 1921 season with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Class B Western Canada League. Mr. Manush led the American League in batting in 1926 (.378) and came within one plate appearance of winning the 1928 AL batting title. He led the league in hits twice, in doubles twice, and in triples once. Mr. Manush managed in the minor leagues in the 1940s, and coached and scouted in the 1950s and '60s with the Nationals and the expansion Washington Senators. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964, and died after a long battle with cancer.

Married on this date
Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, married Bianca Perez Morena de Macias of Nicaragua in St. Tropez, France.

Protest
Anti-war protesters disrupted a civic reception in Auckland for New Zealand soldiers returning from the Vietnam War.

Economics and finance
New Brunswick became the last Canadian province to sign on to medicare, by proclaiming its Health Services Act.

The Chilean government passed a constitutional reform bill permitting the nationalization of the American-owned copper industry in Chile.

Basketball
ABA
Finals
Kentucky 127 @ Utah 137 (Utah led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Zelmo Beaty scored 32 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead the Stars over the Colonels before 13,250 fans at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. Dan Issel led Kentucky with 33 points and 16 rebounds.

40 years ago
1981

Died on this date
Benjamin Sheares, 73. 2nd President of Singapore, 1971-1981. Dr. Sheares was an obstetrician and professor at Kandang Kerbau Hospital in Singapore before moving into private practice. He toof office as President after the death of Yusof Ishak, and was in his third term in office when he died of lung cancer. Dr. Sheares was succeeded as President by C.V. Devan Nair.

Francis Hughes, 25. U.K. terrorist. Mr. Hughes was a member of the provisional Irish Republican Army who was in Maze Prison in Northern Ireland serving an 83-year sentence for killing a British soldier in a shootout in 1978. He began a hunger strike on March 8, 1981, a week after fellow IRA terrorist and inmate Bobby Sands began a hunger strike, and died of starvation, a week after the death of Mr. Sands.

Defense
North American Air Defence Command (NORAD) changed its name to North American Aerospace Defence Command.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup Finals
Minnesota 3 @ New York Islanders 6 (New York led best-of-seven series 1-0)



Basketball
NBA
Finals
Houston 80 @ Boston 109 (Boston led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Cedric Maxwell scored 28 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Celtics to their rout of the Rockets before 15,320 fans at Boston Garden. Moses Malone led the Rockets with 20 points and 11 rebounds.



30 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (RIANZ): The Joker--Steve Miller Band

#1 single in Switzerland: Joyride--Roxette (6th week at #1)

Austria's Top 10 (Ö3)
1 Joyride--Roxette (7th week at #1)
2 Secret Love--Bee Gees
3 How to Dance--Bingoboys featuring Princessa
4 No Coke--Dr. Alban
5 Venedig im Regen--Thomas Forstner
6 Should I Stay or Should I Go--The Clash
7 Crazy--Seal
8 Sister Soul & Mr. Beat--Beat 4 Feet featuring Kim Cooper
9 The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in his Kiss)--Cher
10 Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)--Pet Shop Boys

Singles entering the chart were Just the Way it Is, Baby by the Rembrandts (#21); and The One and Only by Chesney Hawkes (#23).

Personal
This blogger was in Halifax, and had the pleasure of attending the service at Missionary Bible Church, pastored by Perry F. Rockwood. Mr. Rockwood founded the Peoples Gospel Hour in 1947, which has continued to broadcast his messages since his death in 2008. I enjoyed meeting in person someone I'd enjoyed listening to on the radio for more than a decade.

25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (RIANZ): California Love--2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Austria (Ö3): Children--Robert Miles (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland: Macarena--Los Del Rio

#1 single in Scotland (OCC): Ooh Aah...Just a Little Bit--Gina G (6th week at #1)

Soccer
English FA Cup Final @ Wembley Stadium, London
Manchester United 1 Liverpool 0

Eric Cantona scored the game's only goal with 5 minutes remaining before 79,007 fans.



Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals
Florida 2 @ Philadelphia 1 (2 OT) (Florida led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Western Conference Semi-Finals
St. Louis 3 @ Detroit 2 (St. Louis led best-of-seven series 3-2)

20 years ago
2001

Died on this date
Perry Como, 88. U.S. singer. Mr. Como was a crooner known for his relaxed style, resulting in dozens of hit songs in a career spanning more than 50 years. He adopted his father's trade of barbering as a youth, and began his singing career with the bands of Freddy Carlone and Ted Weems in the 1930s before achieving success as a solo artist, reaching the number one spot in the Billboard pop singles chart 11 times from 1945-1958. Mr. Como hosted several television variety programs and numerous specials from the late 1940s through the mid-'90s, winning five Emmy Awards in the '50s. He died in his sleep, six days before his 89th birthday.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Finals
Pittsburgh 1 @ New Jersey 3 (New Jersey led best-of-seven series 1-0)

Western Conference Finals
St. Louis 1 @ Colorado 4 (Colorado led best-of-seven series 1-0)

Petr Sykora scored the tying goal in the 2nd period and the winning goal in the 3rd period as the Devils defeated the Penguins at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford. New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur faced just 15 shots.

Joe Sakic scored 2 goals, including one on a penalty shot, as the Avalanche defeated the Blues at Pepsi Center in Denver.

10 years ago
2011

Crime
A German court convicted retired U.S. autoworker John Demjanjuk of being an accessory to the murder of tens of thousands of Jews as a Nazi death camp guard during World War II. Mr. Demjanjuk maintained his innocence.

May 11, 2021

210 years ago
1811

Born on this date
Jean-Jacques Challet-Venel. Swiss politician. Mr. Challet-Venel, a member of the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland, served on the Swiss Federal Council (1864-1872); he was Minister of Finance (1864-1867, 1869) and Minister of Posts (1868, 1870-1872). Mr. Challet-Venel died on August 6, 1893 at the age of 82.

175 years ago
1846

War
U.S. President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War.

150 years ago
1871

Born on this date
Frank Schlesinger. U.S. astronomer. Dr. Schlesinger worked at Yerkes Observatory (1899-1903), and was director of Allegheny Observatory (1903-1920) and Yale University Observatory (1920-1941). He concentrated on astrometry (precise measurement of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies), using photographic plates rather than direct visual studies. Dr. Schlesinger died on July 10, 1943 at the age of 72.

140 years ago
1881

Born on this date
Jan van Gilse. Dutch composer and conductor. Mr. van Gilse was a pianist whose compositions included five symphonies and the opera Thijl. He conducted the Utrechtsch Stedelijk Orkest (Utrecht Municipal Orchestra) (1917-1922). Mr. van Gilse was active with the Dutch resistance against German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II; he died, probably of pneumonia, on September 8, 1944 at the age of 63.

Al Cabrera. Spanish-born Cuban baseball player and manager. Mr. Cabrera played shortstop for 1 game with the St. Louis Cardinals, batting 0 for 2 with no fielding chances on May 13, 1913. He hit .256 with 26 home runs in 773 games in 8 seasons in the minor leagues (1902-1915) and spent nine years in the Cuban leagues. Mr. Cabrera died in 1964 at the age of 62 or 63.

130 years ago
1891

Died on this date
Edmond Becquerel, 71. French physicist. Professor Becquerel was credited with the discovery, in 1839, of the photovoltaic effect, the operating principle of the solar cell. He was also known for his work in luminescence and phosphorescence. Prof. Becquerel was the father of Henri Becquerel, one of the discoverers of radioactivity.

World events
Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Imperial Russia (later Nicholas II) suffered a head injury during a sabre attack in Kyoto by Japanese policeman Tsuda Sanzō. He was rescued by his cousin Prince George of Greece and Denmark, and survived with a 3 1/2-inch scar on the right side of his forehead.

125 years ago
1896

Born on this date
Josip Štolcer-Slavenski. Croatian-born composer. Professor Štolcer-Slavenski completed his studies in Prague, and in 1924 moved to Belgrade, where he spent the rest of his life. He taught at the Music Academy in Belgrade, and wrote orchestral, chamber, and vocal works, often based on Croatian folk music. Prof. Štolcer-Slavenski died on November 30, 1955 at the age of 59.

100 years ago
1911

Born on this date
Phil Silvers. U.S. actor. A great comic actor with a distinctive (and frequently imitated) voice and personality, Mr. Silvers had small roles in several movies in the 1940s before achieving great success on Broadway in the play Top Banana, one of the biggest hits of the 1951-1952 season, and a show that resulted in Mr. Silvers winning the 1952 Tony Award for best actor in a comedy or musical. Mr. Silvers also starred in the filmed version of Top Banana (1954). Mr. Silvers is best remembered as Sgt. Ernie Bilko in the television comedy series You'll Never Get Rich (later titled The Phil Silvers Show), which ran on CBS from 1955-1959. He won the Emmy Award for best actor in a continuing performance in a series in 1956, and was nominated for best actor in a continuing performance in a comedy series in 1957 and 1959. I may be one of the few people who remembers Mr. Silvers' starring role in the Disney comedy film The Boatniks (1970). Mr. Silvers died in his sleep on November 1, 1985 at the age of 74.

Mitchell Sharp. Canadian politician. Mr. Sharp was an economist who served as a Liberal member of the House of Commons from 1963-1978. Her served as Minister of Finance in the government of Prime Minister Lester Pearson from 1965-1968 and Secretary of State for External Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau from 1968-1974, where he was known for "deploring" various international situations. Typical of the dishonesty of the federal Liberals, Mr. Sharp revealed in his memoirs in 1994 that he was a republican. He had kept his opposition to the monarchy to himself while accepting cabinet posts, which require an oath of loyalty to the queen. Mr. Sharp died of prostate on March 19, 2004 at the age of 93.

Aviation
Bob St. Henry made the first aeroplane flight in Saskatoon, and one of the earliest in the province of Saskatchewan.

Baseball
The Chicago White Sox pounded the Washington Nationals 20-6 at White Sox Park, scoring all their runs off losing pitcher Bob Groom (2-4), who allowed 21 hits. Chicago third baseman Harry Lord batted 4 for 6 with a triple, 3 runs, and 5 runs batted in. Doc White (2-2) pitched a 10-hit complete game victory, batting 2 for 4 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI.

The Boston Red Sox scored a run in the top of the 10th inning to break a 6-6 tie and edged the Cleveland Naps 7-6 at League Park in Cleveland. The Naps scored a run in the 7th, 2 in the 8th, and 1 in the 9th as they overcame a 6-2 deficit to send the game into extra innings. Boston third baseman Clyde Engle batted 3 for 4 with a triple, run, and 4 runs batted in.

Pinch hitter Bris Lord doubled home 2 runs and scored on a single by Rube Oldring as the Philadelphia Athletics scored 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning and defeated the St. Louis Browns 4-2 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. The Browns opened the scoring with 2 runs in the 7th inning against Harry Krause (2-1), but Amos Strunk hit a solo home run in the 8th to get the Athletics on the scoreboard. Jack Coombs retired the Browns in order in the bottom of the 9th to get his first save of the season; Jack Powell (2-4) allowed 11 hits in a complete game defeat.

Grover Cleveland Alexander (5-1) gave up 7 runs in the 9th inning, but still won as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 19-10 at National League Park in Philadelphia. Mr. Alexander allowed 6 hits, and batted 2 for 5 with 2 runs and 2 runs batted in. Sherry Smith, the last of three Pittsburgh pitchers, allowed 4 hits and 5 runs in 2/3 inning, walking 1 batter and striking out none in his first major leage game.

Every man in the Cincinnati Reds' lineup had at least 1 hit as the Reds outslugged the Boston Rustlers 13-10 at South End Grounds in Boston. Art Fromme (1-2) pitched a complete game victory, allowing 12 hits and 5 bases on balls.

100 years ago
1921

Born on this date
Hildegard Hamm-Brücher. German politician. Miss Hamm-Brücher joined the Free Democratic party in 1948, and was a member of the Munich city council (1948-1954); Landtag of Bavaria (1950-1966, 1970-1976); and West German Bundestag (1976-1990). She largely concentrated on educational policy, and held several cabinet posts. Miss Hamm-Brücher was the Free Democratic Party's candidate for President of Germany in the first two rounds of the 1994 election. She died on December 7, 2016 at the age of 95.

90 years ago
1931

On the radio
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Richard Gordon and Leigh Lovell, on NBC
Tonight’s episode: The Adventure of Black Peter

80 years ago
1941

Died on this date
Peggy Shannon, 34. U.S. actress. Miss Shannon, born Winona Sammon, appeared in Broadway plays before moving to Hollywood and replacing Clara Bow as the latest "It" girl in the movie The Secret Call (1931). Miss Shannon had an undistinguished career in motion pictures before dying of a heart attack brought on by heavy drinking. Her second husband, Albert Roberts, shot himself to death three weeks later.

War
Reports from Chungking said that Japanese forces had thrown 10,000 troops into an offensive on the Honan-Hupeh border in central China.

U.S. Representative George Tinkham (Republican--Massachusetts) issued a statement challenging President Franklin D. Roosevelt to ask Congress for a declaration of war, and to abide by the decision.

Diplomacy
The U.S.S.R. reported that the Soviet government had accepted an Iraqi proposal to establish diplomatic relations between the countries.

Defense
In a radio broadcast, former U.S. President Herbert Hoover declared his opposition to U.S. convoys of goods to Britain under the Lend-Lease program.

Politics and government
Iraqi Prime Minister Rashid Ali Beg Gailani's attempts to gain Muslim support were rebuffed by both Saudi Arabia and Iran, according to sources in Cairo.

Labour
The Mutual Broadcasting System signed a nine-year contract with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) under which ASCAP would receive 3% of the network's gross receipts over the next four years and 3 1/2% thereafter. ASCAP's 1,250,000 songs had been off the major U.S. radio networks since January 1, 1941.

75 years ago
1946

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Prisoner of Love--Perry Como with Russ Case and His Orchestra (Best Seller--2nd week at #1); Oh! What it Seemed to Be--Frankie Carle and His Orchestra with Marjorie Hughes (Airplay--8th week at #1; Juke Box--9th week at #1; Honor Roll of Hits--10th week at #1)

70 years ago
1951

On the radio
Hear it Now, hosted by Edward R. Murrow, on CBS

Tonight's program included news about the U.S. Senate hearings on the differences and similarities in Korean War policies between General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman.

On television tonight
It's News to Me, hosted by John Daly, on CBS

This was the first broadcast of the panel quiz show. Originally intended as a special, it began running as a weekly program on July 2, 1951, replacing the panel quiz show Who's Whose, which was cancelled after just one broadcast.

At the movies
Pier 23, directed and co-produced by William Berke, and starring Hugh Beaumont, Ann Savage, Edward Brophy, and Mike Mazurki, opened in theatres.



World events
A court in Manila sentenced nine Philippine Communist leaders to death, nine to life imprisonment, and 11 to shorter prison terms after a four-month group trial.

Politics and government
Ecuadorian President Gala Plaza Lasso reorganized his cabinet as Socialists ended their opposition to the government.

Chess
Mikhail Botvinnik of the U.S.S.R. retained his world championship, winning a two-month 24-game match in Moscow against fellow Soviet David Bronstein.

60 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade): Exodus--Ferrante and Teicher

#1 single in the U.K. (Record Retailer): Blue Moon--The Marcels (2nd week at #1)

On television tonight
The Untouchables, starring Robert Stack, on ABC
Tonight's episode: The Nero Rankin Story

Disasters
A landslide in Ringlet, Malaya killed 50 people.

50 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Kvällstoppen): Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep--Middle of the Road (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade): (I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden--Lynn Anderson (5th week at #1)

Died on this date
Seán Lemass, 81. Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, 1959-1966. Mr. Lemass, a member of Fianna Fáil, represented Dublin South (1924-1948) and Dublin South-Central (1948-1969) in the Dáil Éireann> He held various cabinet posts, including Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) (1945-1948, 1951-1954, 1957-1959). Mr. Lemass became leader of Fianna Fáil and Prime Minister when Éamon de Valera resigned to take office as President of Ireland. Mr. Lemass became known as the "father of modern Ireland" for his modernizing initiatives in such areas as education, industry, and foreign investment. He resigned as Taoiseach and party leader in November 1966, and was succeeded by Jack Lynch.

Jeff McCleskey, 79. U.S. baseball player. Mr. McCleskey was a third baseman with the Boston Braves (1913), batting 0 for 3 with a base on balls in 2 games. He played seven seasons in the minor leagues (1911-1917).

Journalism
Britain’s oldest tabloid, the Daily Sketch, ceased publication after 62 years.

Boxing
Joe Bugner (33-2-1) retained his European heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Juergen Blin (26-9-6) at Empire Pool, Wembley, London.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Finals
Chicago 2 @ Montreal 5 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)

Yvan Cournoyer and Pete Mahovlich each scored 2 goals for the Canadiens at the Montreal Forum, while Pete’s older brother Frank scored his 14th goal of the 1971 playoffs, breaking the single-season record set by Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins a year earlier.

Baseball
Cleveland Indians’ starting pitcher Steve Dunning hit a grand slam in the 2nd inning, but lasted just 4+ innings, allowing 10 hits and 5 earned runs, as the Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-5 before 2,992 fans at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Phil Hennigan (1-0) allowed 2 hits in 5 scoreless innings of relief to get the win.

Joe Torre drove in 4 runs with a pair of home runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Montreal Expos 10-4 before 8,862 fans at Jarry Park in Montreal. Montreal center fielder Boots Day led off the bottom of the 1st inning with a home run.

Dave Marshall hit a grand slam to climax a 5-run 6th inning for the New York Mets as they beat the Houston Astros 8-1 before 20,612 fans at Shea Stadium in New York. Nolan Ryan (4-0) pitched a 3-hitter, striking out 8 batters and walking 7.

40 years ago
1981

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Kent Music Report): Jealous Guy--Roxy Music

#1 single in Japan (Oricon Singles Chart): Ruby no Yubiwa--Akira Terao (7th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime--The Korgis (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): Shaddap You Face--Joe Dolce Music Theatre (3rd week at #1)

Died on this date
Odd Hassel, 83. Norwegian chemist. Dr. Hassel shared the 1969 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Derek Barton "for their contributions to the development of the concept of conformation and its application in chemistry." He died six days before his 84th birthday.

Sam Byrd, 74. U.S. baseball player and golfer. Mr. Byrd was an outfielder with the New York Yankees (1929-1934) and Cincinnati Reds (1935-1936), batting .274 with 38 home runs and 220 runs batted in in 745 games. He was nicknamed "Babe Ruth's Legs" for his frequent appearances as a pinch runner for Mr. Ruth. Mr. Byrd played the final inning of the 1932 World Series as a defensive replacement for Mr. Ruth. Mr. Byrd played professional golf, mainly as a club pro, from 1933-1978, winning 23 tournaments. He finished third in the 1941 Masters and fourth in the 1942 Masters, and second in the 1945 PGA Championship, becoming the first man to play in those events as well as in a World Series.

Bob Marley, 36. Jamaican musician. The leader of the Wailers and a pioneer reggae singer-songwriter and Rastafarian (someone who regarded former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie as the messiah), Mr. Marley died of cancer. His best-known songs included I Shot the Sheriff and Stir it Up.

Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats opened at the New London Theatre.

The first Toronto Theatre Festival opened; 19 theatres staged 34 plays over 10 days.

Baseball
Rick Miller batted 5 for 5 with 4 doubles, 3 runs, and a run batted for the Boston Red Sox as they edged the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 before 11,315 fans at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. Mr. Miller scored the winning run when he doubled with 2 out in the top of the 9th inning and scored on a double by Gary Allenson to break a 6-6 tie.

Nolan Ryan (2-1) pitched a 7-hitter, striking out 11 batters and walking 3, to lead the Houston Astros over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 before 11,795 fans at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati.

Bruce Benedict singled home Chris Chambliss from second base with 2 out in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates before 4,260 fans at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

30 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Australian Music Report): Tingles (EP)--Ratcat (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Se Stiamo Insieme--Riccardo Cocciante (9th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): The Grease Megamix--John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (9th week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): Joyride--Roxette (6th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): Joyride--Roxette (5th week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): Désenchantée--Mylène Farmer (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (CIN): The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in his Kiss)--Cher (2nd week at #1)

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 Losing My Religion--R.E.M. (3rd week at #1)
2 One More Try--Timmy T
3 You--Ten Sharp
4 Going to the Run--Golden Earring
5 Joyride--Roxette
6 Always on the Run--Lenny Kravitz
7 Mega Mix--Snap!
8 Wind of Change--Scorpions
9 Liefde is Lekker Maar Lekker is Niet Altijd Liefde--Hanny
10 Love and Marriage--Frank Sinatra

Singles entering the chart were Just a Groove by Nomad (#25); What Comes Naturally by Sheena Easton (#30); Strike it Up by Black Box (#31); Her by Guy (#33); and Hello Afrika by Dr. Alban featuring Leila K. (#36).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Joyride--Roxette
2 Baby Baby--Amy Grant
3 I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)--Hi-Five
4 Here We Go--C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams and Zelma Davis
5 Touch Me (All Night Long)--Cathy Dennis
6 I Touch Myself--Divinyls
7 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart
8 I Don't Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey
9 More than Words
10 Cry for Help--Rick Astley

Singles entering the chart were Rush Rush by Paula Abdul (#36); Part of Me, Part of You by Glenn Frey (#83); A Better Love by Londonbeat (#86); Kisses in the Night by Brandon (#88); I'm Dreamin' by Christopher Williams (#90); Over and Over by Timmy T. (#96); and Piece of My Heart by Tara Kemp (#98). I'm Dreamin' was from the movie New Jack City (1991).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Joyride--Roxette
2 Baby Baby--Amy Grant
3 Here We Go--C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams and Zelma Davis
4 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart
5 Touch Me (All Night Long)--Cathy Dennis
6 I Touch Myself--Divinyls
7 I Don’t Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey
8 Cry for Help--Rick Astley
9 I’ve Been Thinking About You--Londonbeat
10 You’re in Love--Wilson Phillips

Singles entering the chart were Rush Rush by Paula Abdul (#39); Part of Me, Part of You by Glenn Frey (#83); A Better Love by Londonbeat (#84); See the Lights by Simple Minds (#89); and Going Through the Motions by AfterShock (#90).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Joyride--Roxette (2nd week at #1)
2 Rhythm of My Heart--Rod Stewart
3 Baby Baby--Amy Grant
4 Cry for Help--Rick Astley
5 I’ve Been Thinking About You--Londonbeat
6 Animal Heart--Glass Tiger
7 Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You--Robert Palmer
8 Losing My Religion--R.E.M.
9 I Don’t Wanna Cry--Mariah Carey
10 You’re in Love--Wilson Phillips

Singles entering the chart were World of Wonder by Rik Emmett (#56); I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) by Hi-Five (#60); Save Some Love by Kandy (#68); Someone to Love by Roger McGuinn (#77); Simple Words to Say by Zappacosta (#79); Strike it Up by Black Box (#87); If I Should Lose This Love by Gino Vannelli (#89); Wind of Change by the Scorpions (#90); Why Should I Cry for You by Sting (#94); Dream Lover by the Rebel Pebbles (#95); and Seal Our Fate by Gloria Estefan (#96).

Baseball
The California Angels released pitcher Ed Vosberg. Mr. Vosberg had previously pitched with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants; he had been signed by the Angels on December 4, 1990, but had yet to appear in a major league game in 1991.

Cleveland Indians’ outfielder Albert Belle threw a baseball at a fan heckling him from the stands and hit him in the chest during the Indians’ 2-1 loss to the California Angels before 14,720 fans at Cleveland Stadium. Jim Abbott (2-4) allowed 5 hits and 1 earned run in 7 innings to win the pitchers' duel over Greg Swindell (1-4), who allowed 8 hits and no earned runs in pitching a complete game.

25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (ARIA): How Bizarre--OMC (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (VRT): One of Us--Joan Osborne

#1 single in Wallonia (Ultratop 40): Soirée disco--Boris (4th week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): Children--Robert Miles (8th week at #1)

#1 single in the Netherlands (De Nederlandse Top 40): Hava Naquila--Party Animals (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Fastlove--George Michael (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Always Be My Baby--Mariah Carey (2nd week at #1)
2 Tha Crossroads--Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
3 Because You Loved Me--Céline Dion
4 Nobody Knows--The Tony Rich Project
5 Ironic--Alanis Morissette
6 You're the One--SWV
7 1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New)--Coolio
8 Count on Me--Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
9 Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)--R. Kelly featuring Ronald Isley
10 Give Me One Reason--Tracy Chapman

Singles entering the chart were Tha Crossroads; Fastlove by George Michael (#34); You by Monifah (#39); The 13th by the Cure (#44); Children by Robert Miles (#75); Theme from Mission: Impossible by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Jr. (#78); Touch Me Tease Me by Case featuring Foxy Brown (#84); and Hay by Crucial Conflict (#90). Theme from Mission: Impossible, as the title indicates, was from the movie (1996). Touch Me Tease Me was from the movie The Nutty Professor (1996).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Always Be My Baby--Mariah Carey
2 Because You Loved Me--Céline Dion
3 Ironic--Alanis Morissette
4 1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New)--Coolio
5 You're the One--SWV
6 Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)--R. Kelly (featuring Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley)
7 Woo-Hah!! (Got You All in Check)--Busta Rhymes
8 Count on Me--Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
9 Give Me One Reason--Tracy Chapman
10 Nobody Knows--The Tony Rich Project

Singles entering the chart were The Earth, the Sun, the Rain by Color Me Badd (#36); Machinehead by Bush (#45); The Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (#51); Fastlove by George Michael (#54); Get on Up by Jodeci (#70); and Touch Me Tease Me by Case (#92).

Died on this date
Nnamdi Azikiwe, 91. Governor General of Nigeria, 1960-1963; 1st President of Nigeria, 1963-1966. Mr. Azikiwe co-founded the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) with Herbert Macaulay in 1944 and held various positions. Mr. Azikiwe's offices of Governor-General--and President, when Nigeria gained her independence from the United Kingdom--were largely ceremonial. Mr. Azikiwe and his civilian colleagues were removed from power in the military coup of January 15, 1966. He joined the Nigerian People's Party in 1978, making unsuccessful bids for the presidency in 1979 and 1983.

Disasters
After ValuJet Flight 592 departed from Miami bound for Atlanta, a fire started by improperly handled chemical oxygen generators in the cargo hold caused the Douglas DC-9 to crash in the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board.

On a single day, eight people died during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals
New York Rangers 3 @ Pittsburgh 7 (Pittsburgh won best-of-seven series 4-1)

Western Conference Semi-Finals
Chicago 1 @ Colorado 4 (Colorado led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Baseball
Al Leiter (6-2) pitched a no-hitter and the Florida Marlins scored 6 runs in the 1st inning as they routed the Colorado Rockies 11-0 before 31,549 fans at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami.



Moises Alou singled home Mike Lansing with none out in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the Montreal Expos a 10-9 win over the Houston Astros before 26,084 fans at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The Astros led 8-2 after 5 1/2 innings before the Expos tied the game 8-8. Houston then took a 9-8 lead in the top of the 12th, but Montreal tied the score on what should have been the final out, when pinch hitter Lenny Webster grounded to third baseman Sean Berry, but Berry made an error that allowed david Segui to score the tying run from third base.

Rico Brogna hit his second home run of the game to lead off the bottom of the 9th inning, giving the New York Mets a 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs before 23,237 fans at Shea Stadium in New York. The Cubs had tied the game in the top of the 9th on a 2-out, 2-run single by Jose Hernandez. The game was marred by a bench-clearing brawl in the bottom of the 5th inning; home plate umpire Greg Bonin ejected eight players and Chicago coach Steve Swisher.

Juan Samuel singled with 2 out and nobody on base in the bottom of the 11th inning, stole second base, and scored on a single by Sandy Martinez to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 9-8 win over the Boston Red Sox before 33,163 fans at SkyDome in Toronto.

The Baltimore Orioles scored the tying run in the top of the 9th inning on 3 bases on balls and a sacrifice fly, and turned 2 bases on balls in the 10th into runs as they beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 before 21,081 fans at County Stadium in Milwaukee.

Dave Martinez led off the bottom of the 9th inning with a single, and Harold Baines followed with a home run to give the Chicago White Sox a 7-5 win over the New York Yankees before 25,722 fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The White Sox had scored the tying run in the bottom of the 8th as a result of 3 bases on balls and a sacrifice fly.

Rusty Greer hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 1st inning and Mickey Tettleton added 2 home runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 before 42,732 fans at Arlington Stadium. Detroit left fielder Curtis Pride hit his first American League home run in the 6th inning, and third baseman Travis Fryman hit a 3-run homer with nobody out in the top of the 9th to close the scoring.

Jim Thome hit a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning as the Cleveland Indians led 6-0 after 6 innings, and barely held on to defeat the California Angels 6-5 before 32,102 fans at Anaheim Stadium. The Angels scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th with nobody out and runners on first and second bases, but Cleveland relief pitcher Jose Mesa retired three straight batters to end the game.

20 years ago
2001

Died on this date
Douglas Adams, 49. U.K. author. Mr. Adams was known for creating The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which began as a radio series in 1978, and evolved into a series of novels, a television series, and evenutally a movie in 2005. Mr. Adams moved to California in 1999, and died there of a heart attack after a workout at a gym. He described himself as a "radical atheist," but he isn't one now.

Labour
An arbitrator ruled that major league baseball had to reinstate 9 of 22 umpires who had lost their jobs when they had resigned the previous season.

10 years ago
2011

Died on this date
Robert Traylor, 34. U.S. basketball player. "Tractor" Traylor was a forward and center at the University of Michigan (1995-1998), and was involved in the scandal of taking money from booster Ed Martin. In 1998, Mr. Traylor was drafted in the first round by the Dallas Mavericks, who promptly traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played in the National Basketball Association with the Bucks (1998-2000); Cleveland Cavaliers (2000-01, 2004-05); and Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (2001-04), scoring 2,085 points (4.8 per game), with 1,640 rebounds (3.7 per game); 312 assists (0.7 per game); and 306 blocks (0.7 per game) in 438 games, and 65 points (3.0 per game) wit 70 rebounds, 11 assists, and 13 blocks in 22 playoff games. Mr. Traylor had surgery for an enlarged aortic valve in 2005; he played in Europe and Puerto Rico from 2006-2011, and was still an active player in Puerto Rico when he suffered a fatal heart attack while talking with his wife on the telephone.

Politics and government
Michael Ignatieff resigned as Liberal Party of Canada leader and as a Member of Parliament after hthe party's defeat in the May 2 federal election.

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, the winner in February's Liberal leadership race, won a by-election in former premier Gordon Campbell's Vancouver-Point Grey riding by 600 votes.

Disasters
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Lorca, Spain.

May 10, 2021

730 years ago
1291

Politics and government
Scottish nobles recognized the authority of Edward I of England, pending the selection of a king.

500 years ago
1521

Died on this date
Sebastian Brant, 62-64 (?). French-born German author. Mr. Brant, a native of Strasbourg, was a law professor at the University of Basel and a German cultural nationalist who believed in the necessity of moral reform. He was known for his satires, especially Das Narrenschiff (The Ship of Fools) (1494).

225 years ago
1796

War
In the War of the First Coalition, French troops commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte won a decisive victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lost some 2,000 men.

220 years ago
1801

War
The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declared war on the United States of America.

180 years ago
1841

Born on this date
James Gordon Bennett, Jr.. U.S. journalist and sportsman. Mr. Bennett, son of the founder of the New York Herald, founded the New York Evening Telegram in 1867, the same year he took over control of his father's paper. Mr. Bennett, who went by his middle name in order to distinguish him from his father, organized the first polo and tennis matches in the United States, and won the first transoceanic yacht race. He donated sports trophies and sponsored exploration, including Henry Stanley's trip to Africa to search for David Livingstone. Mr. Bennett died on May 14, 1918, four days after his 77th birthday.

Canadiana
Halifax was incorporated as a city.

140 years ago
1881

Europeana
Carol I was crowned the King of the Romanian Kingdom.

125 years ago
1896

Law
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council upheld the right of Ontario to enact local prohibition, under the British North America Act, but denied Ontario the right to stop distilling in the province for sale outside of its boundaries, "nor trench on the right of the Federal Government to govern the importation of liquor into the several provinces of the Dominion."

110 years ago
1911

Born on this date
Bel Kaufman. German-born U.S. teacher and authoress. Miss Kaufman, a native of Berlin, moved to Newark, New Jersey with her parents at the age of 12. She taught in various New York City high schools, which served as the basis for her novel Up the Down Staircase (1964). Miss Kaufman died on July 25, 2014 at the age of 103.

100 years ago
1921

Economics and finance
Canada and the British West Indies came to a tariff arrangement.

80 years ago
1941

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy)--Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell (7th week at #1)

War
The chamber of the British House of Commons in London and other buildings were destroyed in an air raid by 300 German Luftwaffe planes on the night of May 10-11. German Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland--landing near Glasgow--to try to negotiate a peace deal between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany; the German government claimed that Mr. Hess had become the "victim of hallucinations." Chinese Nationalist leader Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek said in Chungking that China could defeat Japan alone and could prevent a major Pacific war if the United States furnished her with arms and money.



Defense
Argentine Marine Minister Rear Admiral Mario Fincati announced that the government was planning to take over all available ships now lying idle in Argentine ports as the first step in the creation of a merchant fleet.

Diplomacy
The United States Interior Department announced that final steps were being taken to settle with Canada a 158-year-old dispute regarding the border between Minnesota and Canada.

Transportation
Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) started its first trans-border service with a flight from Toronto-Malton to New York City.

Labour
San Francisco shipyards were struck by 1,200 American Federation of Labor and 700 Congress of Industrial Organizations members, tying up $500 million worth of government contracts.

75 years ago
1946

At the movies
A Night in Casablanca, starring Groucho, Harpo, and Chico Marx, opened in theatres.



Space
The first successful launch of an American V-2 rocket took place at White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico.

Diplomacy
At the Paris conference of foreign ministers, U.S.S.R. Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov supported a French proposal that Italy's African colonies of Libya and Eritrea be placed under Italian trusteeship within the United Nations; U.S. Secretary of State James Byrnes accepted the compromise.

An Arab League message to the United States warned that Arab states would consider any suppport of the Palestine Inquiry Commission's report "hostile to the Arab people."

Politics and government
Under Soviet prodding, the U.S. military government in Germany dissolved the Bavarian monarchist King and Fatherland Party.

The United Malays National Organisation, Malaysia's largest party, was founded at the Third Malay Congress in Johor Bahru, with Datuk Onn Jaafar as its leader.

Economics and finance
The U.S. Senate approved and sent to the House of Representatives the $3.75-billion loan to the United Kingdom.

Labour
Soft coal operators in the United States accepted a two-week truce offered by United Mine Workers of America President John L. Lewis, who ordered 400,000 miners back to work on May 13.

70 years ago
1951

War
United Nations forces reentered Munsan, Chunchon, and Inje near the 38th Parallel as Communist forces retreated following their spring offensive. U.S. Defense Secretary George Marshall concluded four days of testimony befoere the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, defending President Harry Truman's administration's performance in Korea.

World events
The Panamanian National Police under Colonel Jose Remon stormed the presidential palace in Panama City and arrested Arnulfo Arias in a battle that cost 16 lives. Mr. Arias had been ousted the day before by the Congress, a day after attempting to assume dictatorial powers.

Politics and government
A U.S. Republican National Committee meeting in Tulsa selected Chicago as the site of the 1952 Republican National Convention.

Agriculture
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru set off cheers in the Lok Sabha when he announced that 50,000 tons of Soviet wheat purchased on a "cash basis" was en route to India.

Economics and finance
The U.S. Senate voted to ban economic aid to any nation that sent war materials to the U.S.S.R. or its satellites.

60 years ago
1961

Defense
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Council of Ministers closed three days of meetings in Oslo with determination to maintain the freedom of West Berlin.

Baseball
The Chicago White Sox bought veteran outfielder Wes Covington from the Milwaukee Braves. Mr. Covington, who had joined the Braves in 1956, was hitting .190 in 9 games with them in 1961.

50 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Kent Music Report): Me and Bobby McGee--Janis Joplin (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Japan (Oricon Singles Chart): Naomi no Yume--Hedva & David (4th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): My Sweet Lord--George Harrison (8th week at #1)

Boxing
Former World Boxing Association world heavyweight champion Jimmy Ellis (30-6) won a 10-round unanimous decision over Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo (63-17-2) at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.



40 years ago
1981

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (RIANZ): Counting the Beat--The Swingers (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland: In the Air Tonight--Phil Collins

Hockey
The Cornwall Royals, champions of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, won the Memorial Cup for the second consecutive year by defeating the Ontario Hockey Association champion Kitchener Rangers by a score of 5-2.

Basketball
NBA
Finals
Boston 86 @ Houston 91 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)

Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points and Moses Malone added 24 points and 22 rebounds to help the Rockets defeat the Celtics before 16,121 fans at the Summit. Cedric Maxwell led Boston scorers with 24 points, as the Houston defense, led by Robert Reid, held Larry Bird to 8 points for the second straight game.



Baseball
Charlie Lea (1-1) pitched a no-hitter for the Montreal Expos as they shut out the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in the second game of a doubleheader before 25,343 fans at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. It was the Expos’ first no-hitter since Bill Stoneman threw one in 1972, and the first ever at Olympic Stadium. The Expos scored all their runs in the 7th inning against San Francisco starting pitcher Ed Whitson (0-4), with Tim Wallach leading off the inning with a home run. Enos Cabell led off the first game with a home run and Darrell Evans led off the 6th with a homer as the Giants won the first game 5-1, as Tom Griffin (3-2) pitched a 4-hitter to win over Bill Lee (1-1).





Joe Rudi's 3-run home run with 2 out--his first homer in a Boston uniform--climaxed a 4-run 10th inning as the Red Sox broke a 5-5 tie and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 before 17,411 fans at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. Dan Whitmer caught the first 5 innings for Toronto, drawing a base on balls in his only plate appearance, making 3 putouts and no assists in the 55th and last game of his 2-year major league career.

30 years ago
1991

Terrorism
Inderjit Singh Reyat was convicted of the bombing death of two baggage handlers at Narita Airport in Tokyo on June 23, 1985, to protest Indian government's treatment of Sikhs. He was later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): Children--Robert Miles (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Man Utd Man--Men Utd featuring the Absolutely's

Politics and government
Calgary Southeast MP Jan Brown resigned from the Reform Party of Canada, three days after being suspended by the party executive for publicly criticizing the party's "right wing." She sat as an independent in the Canadian House of Commons until 1997, when she ran as a Progressive Conservative in Calgary Southwest against party leader Preston Manning, and suffered a lopsided defeat.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Western Conference Semi-Finals
Detroit 0 @ St. Louis 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)

20 years ago
2001

Died on this date
Sudhakarrao Naik, 66. Indian politician. Mr. Naik, a member of the Indian National Congress Party, represented Pusad in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1978-1993) and was Chief Minister of Maharashtra (1991-1993); was Governor of Himachal Pradesh (1994-1995); and represented Washim in the Lok Sabha (1998-1999). His time as Chief Minister of Maharashtra was characterized by his failure to control the Bombay riots (1992-1993) and his attempt to destroy organized crime.

Baseball
The Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays combined to hit 7 home runs as the Athletics won 14-8 before 16,130 fans at SkyDome in Toronto, scoring 7 runs in the 6th inning.

The San Francisco Giants scored 8 runs in the 6th inning as they whipped the Montreal Expos 13-0 before 41,059 fans at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Kirk Rueter (4-3) allowed 6 hits in 8 innings to get the win for the Giants, batting 1 for 2 with 2 bases on balls, a sacrifice, a run, and 2 runs batted in.

Jeromy Burnitz hit 3 home runs and drove in 6 runs and Devon White hit a grand slam as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs 11-1 before 36,149 fans at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Sammy Sosa’s 398th career major league homer accounted for the Cubs’ only run.

May 9, 2021

350 years ago
1671

Crime
Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempted to steal England's Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.

230 years ago
1791

Died on this date
Francis Hopkinson, 53. U.S. author, musician, artist, politician, and judge. Mr. Hopkinson wrote satires in pamphlets; designed the American flag; and signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. He played the harpsichord and wrote songs, becoming the first American-born composer to commit a song to paper (My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free (1759)). Mr. Hopkinson served as judge of the United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania from 1789 until his death from an apoplectic seizure.

125 days ago
1896

Born on this date
Richard Day. Canadian-born U.S. art director and set decorator. Mr. Day, a native of Victoria, was a captain in the Canadian Army in World War I, and moved to Hollywood after the war. He worked on almost 300 films from 1919-1970, receiving 20 Academy Award nominations for art direction, and winning 7 Oscars. Mr. Day died on May 23, 1972, two weeks after his 76th birthday.

120 years ago
1901

Politics and government
The first Parliament of Australia opened in the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

Baseball
Earl Moore (2-2) of the Cleveland Blues gave up 2 unearned runs but no hits through 9 innings against the Chicago White Stockings, and the game was tied 2-2. Sam Mertes and Dutch Hartman hit singles in the 10th inning for the White Stockings, and they scored 2 runs to win 4-2. Jack Katoll (2-1) pitched a 6-hit complete game victory. Rain threatened for most of the game and was falling by the 10th inning, and only 400 fans were in attendance at League Park in Cleveland.

The Milwaukee Brewers scored a run in the bottom of the 8th inning and 3 in the 9th to overcome a 6-3 deficit and defeat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 before 1,000 fans at Lloyd Street Grounds in Milwaukee. Bill Reidy pitched the first 8 innings for Milwaukee before being lifted for a pinch hitter; Bert Husting (2-1) pitched a scoreless 9th inning and doubled in a run in the winning rally. Frank Owen (1-1) allowed 14 hits and 7 earned runs in a complete game loss. The game was played in 1 hour 45 minutes.

110 years ago
1911

Literature
The works of Gabriele D'Annunzio were placed in the Index of Forbidden Books by the Vatican.

100 years ago
1921

Born on this date
Sophie Scholl. German activist. Miss Scholl and her older brother Hans were leaders of the White Rose youth resistance movement in the early 1940s. She was 21 when she, Hans, and fellow White Rose member Christoph Probst were convicted of high treason and executed by guillotine in Munich on February 22, 1943, four days after being arrested for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets on the campus of the University of Munich.

Mona Van Duyn. U.S. poetess. Miss Van Duyn and her husband Jarvis Thurston taught at the University of Louisville in the late 1940s and then at Washington University in St. Louis for several decades; they founded and edited the journal Perspective: A Quarterly of Literature and the Arts from 1947-1975. Miss Van Duyn won every major poetry award in the United States, including the Pulitzer Prize for Near Changes (1990). She was Poet Laureate of the United States in 1992, and died of bone cancer on December 2, 2004 at the age of 83.

Daniel Berrigan. U.S. clergyman and activist. Rev. Berrigan was a Roman Catholic who joined the Jesuit order in 1939 and was ordained a priest in 1952. He and his brother Philip were known for their protests against the Vietnam War in the late 1960s; Daniel served time in prison as one of the Catonsville Nine who seized and burned U.S. draft records in 1968. Rev. Berrigan co-founded the Plowshares anti-nuclear protest movement in 1980. He wrote about 50 books, and died on April 30, 2016, nine days before his 95th birthday.

90 years ago
1931

Died on this date
Albert Michelson, 78. German-born U.S. physicist. Dr. Michelson moved to the United States with his parents at the age of 2. He taught at the U.S. Naval Academy before teaching at Clark University and then at the University of Chicago. Dr. Michelson was known for his work on measuring the speed of light and especially for the Michelson–Morley experiment with Edward Morley (1887). Dr. Michelson became the first American to win a Nobel Prize in a science when he was awarded the 1907 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his optical precision instruments and the spectroscopic and metrological investigations carried out with their aid."

Horse racing
Mate, with George Ellis up, won the 56th running of the Preakness Stakes before 40,000 fans at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore in a time of 1:59. Twenty Grand placed second, about a length behind. The race took place a week before the Kentucky Derby, the last time until 2020 that the Preakness was the first of the Triple Crown races to be run.

80 years ago
1941

Theatre
The Drama League of New York awarded the Delia Austian Medal for the most distinguished performance of the season to Paul Lukas for his starring performance in Watch on the Rhine.

War
The German submarine U-110 is captured by the Royal Navy; on board was the latest Enigma machine which Allied cryptographers later used to break coded German messages. Between 300-400 British Royal Air Force bombers attacked the German cities of Bremen and Hamburg on the night of May 8-9. Japanese fliers raided the Chungking district in China in the second major air attack of the year.

Abominations
Nazi authorities extended the Nuremberg laws to France, forbidding Jews to engage in any business that would bring them into contact with "Aryans."

Defense
Japan announced that conferences had started in Tokyo with Germany and Italy to discuss questions relating to cooperation under the Axis Pact. The U.S. Maritime Commission announced that U.S. merchant ships would begin operating to the Red Sea area soon, and that service to China would be increased. U.S. Attorney General Robert Jackson ordered seizure of I.G. Farben-industrie's funds held by National City Bank of New York to force the chemical trust's appearance in court in answer to an antitrust indictment.

Diplomacy
The French-Thai peace conference ended in Tokyo with a treaty stating that any future dispute between Thailand and French Indochina would be mediated by Japan.

Politics and government
U.S. Senator George Aiken (Republican--Vermont) predicted that some form of state socialism would grow out of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's emergency powers.

Agriculture
The U.S. Agriculture Department estimated that 1941 winter wheat production would total 633,105,000 bushels.

Boxing
Billy Soose (32-4) won a controversial 15-round unanimous decision over Ken Overlin (122-29-6) at Madison Square Garden in New York to win the New York State Athletic Commission world middleweight championship.

75 years ago
1946

On television tonight
Hour Glass, hosted by Evelyn Eaton, on WNBT

This was the first broadcast of the variety program, which was shown live from New York, and was eventually was carried on NBC, thus becoming the first variety show to be broadcast on a network.

War
At the Nuremberg trial of accused Nazi war criminals, Admiral Karl Doenitz claimed that "millions of German lives" were saved because the war had been prolonged until the spring of 1945 so that they could flee the Soviets.

Diplomacy
At the Paris conference of foreign ministers, U.S.S.R. Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov responded to U.S. Secretary of State James Byrnes' proposal for adjournment by urging that an agreement on all peace treaties be reached before a general peace conference.

Defense
U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower concluded an inspection trip through China by visiting General George Marshall in Nanking.

Canadiana
The Canadian government of Prime Minister Mackenzie King declined to act on a recommendation from a joint committee of the Senate and House of Commons regarding the committee's choice of a new Canadian national flag; 2,695 designs had been submitted and the committee chose "the Canadian red ensign with a maple leaf in autumn golden colours in a bordered background of white". However, the Legislative Assembly of Quebec had urged the committee not to include any "foreign symbols," including the red ensign or union jack.

Italiana
King Victor Emmanuel III, who had been on the throne since July 1900, abdicated in favour of his son Umberto II, and left for exile in Egypt.

Medicine
The U.S. Army Commission on Neurotropic Diseases disclosed the development of a vaccine against dengue fever.

Economics and finance
The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Council demanded improvement of international food allocation machinery, after criticizing the Combined Food Board.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted $400 million for housing subsidies.

Labour
The United States Senate unanimously extended the Selective Service Act for possible use in the coal strike, and empowered the President to seize strike-bound plants. The 115-day strike of 75,000 United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers against Westinghouse Electric was settled with an agreement calling for an 18c hourly wage increase.

70 years ago
1951

Music
U.S. President Harry Truman performed an impromptu concert on a piano made of materials from all United Nations countries, presented to him as part of National Music Week festivities.

War
In the United Nations' biggest air raid of the Korean War, 312 planes attacked 100 Communist planes grounded at the Sinuiju air base in extreme northwestern Korea. North Korea charged that United Nations germ warfare in Korea had caused an epidemic of 3,500 cases of smallpox--10% fatal--from January-April 1951.

Defense
U.S. President Truman appointed General Matthew Ridgway, Gen. Douglas MacArthur's successor as Far Eastern commander, to the four-star rank of full general.

Politics and government
The Panamanian Congress voted to oust President Arnulfo Arias and install Vice President Alcibiades Arosemena as his successor, following Mr. Arias' attempt to assume dictatorial powers.

Health
The American Psychiatric Association reported that 8 million-12 million Americans had nervous or mental disorders and that one million mental patients had been treated in 1,000 U.S. institutions in 1949.

Oil
The Iranian government of Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh rejected an Anglo-Iranian Oil Company application under the 1933 Anglo-Iranian oil treaty for arbitration of the oil nationalization dispute.

Labour
The United Nations Economic and Social Council's Special Committee of Experts on Slavery reported that slavery still "exists in the world today" and other forms of involuntary servitude "appear to be growing" in some areas.

50 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in Norway (VG-lista): Are You Sure--The Allisons (2nd week at #1)

On television tonight
Alfred Hitchcock Presents, on NBC
Tonight's episode: You Can't Trust a Man, starring Polly Bergen, Joe Maross, and Frank Albertson

Thriller, hosted by Boris Karloff, on NBC
Tonight's episode: Mr. George, starring Virginia Gregg, Howard Freeman, and Lillian Bronson



Television
U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman Newton Minow addressed the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Washington, and described the program output of television as a "vast wasteland," deploring the quantity of violence and mediocrity on television shows and warning that station licenses would not be renewed automatically, but that public hearings would be held in the local community to determine whether that community believed the station had been serving the public interest. He said, "You must provide a wider range of choices, more diversity, more alternatives. It is not enough to cater to the nation’s whims--You must also serve the nation’s needs. The people own the air...I believe in the people’s good sense and good taste, and I am not convinced that the people’s taste is as low as some of you assume."





Diplomacy
U.S. Vice President Lyndon Johnson left Washington for a tour of Asian nations to reassure them of U.S. support against Communist aggression.

Crime
Former professional football quarterback George Ratterman, an independent candidate for sheriff of Campbell County, Kentucky, woke up in bed at the Glenn Hotel in Newport with stripper Juanita Hodges, aka April Flowers, at 2:45 A.M., several hours after having his drink drugged with chloral hydrate, in an attempt to blackmail him and force him to drop from the race. Mr. Ratterman was charged with soliciting prostitution, but the plot, initiated by nightclub owner Tim Carinci, unravelled after a blood sample taken from Mr. Ratterman proved that he had been drugged. Publicity from the botched frame-up attempt catapulted Mr. Ratterman to victory in the November 1961 election.

Disasters
At least 185 people were killed when a typhoon struck East Pakistan.

Baseball
Baltimore Orioles’ first baseman Jim Gentile became the third player in major league history--after Tony Lazzeri in 1936 and Jim Tabor in 1939--to hit grand slams in consecutive innings, connecting against Pedro Ramos of the Minnesota Twins in the 1st inning and against Paul Giel on the first pitch in the 2nd inning before 4,514 fans at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. Mr. Gentile added a sacrifice fly to give him 9 runs batted in as the Orioles won 13-5s.

Hank Bauer's 2-run single climaxed a 4-run rally for the Kansas City Athletics in the bottom of the 8th inning as they overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 5-4 before 13,623 fans at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.

50 years ago
1971

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Finals
Chicago 2 @ Montreal 4 (Chicago led best-of-seven series 2-1)

The Black Hawks took a 2-0 lead at the Montreal Forum, but the Canadiens came back with goals by Pete Mahovlich, Yvan Cournoyer (set up by a spectacular rush by Terry Harper) and Frank Mahovlich.



40 years ago
1981

Hit parade
#1 single in Italy (Hit Parade Italia): Sarà perché ti amo--Ricchi e Poveri (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): Vienna--Ultravox (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Ireland: Stars on 45--Starsound

#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Stars on 45--Starsound

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Stand and Deliver--Adam and the Ants

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 Angel of Mine--Frank Duval & Orchestra (2nd week at #1)
2 Can You Feel It--The Jacksons
3 Making Your Mind Up--Bucks Fizz
4 Without Your Love--Roger Daltrey
5 Vienna--Ultravox
6 Chanson D'Amour--BZN
7 One Night Affair--Spargo
8 How 'bout Us--Champaign
9 You Better You Bet--The Who
10 9 to 5--Dolly

Singles entering the chart were Rain in May by Max Werner (#29); What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted by Dave Stewart (guest vocals Colin Blunstone) (#32); It's a Real Good Feeling by Peter Kent (#33); In the Heat of the Night by Vanessa (#34); Morning Train by Sheena Easton (#38); and Love Can Break Your Heart by Powerplay (#40).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton (2nd week at #1)
2 Just the Two of Us--Grover Washington, Jr.
3 Being with You--Smokey Robinson
4 Angel of the Morning--Juice Newton
5 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes
6 Kiss on My List--Daryl Hall & John Oates
7 Take it on the Run--REO Speedwagon
8 Living Inside Myself--Gino Vannelli
9 Sukiyaki--A Taste of Honey
10 I Can't Stand It--Eric Clapton and his Band

Singles entering the chart were Nobody Wins by Elton John (#71); Modern Girl by Sheena Easton (#81); Arc of a Diver by Steve Winwood (#82); Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe it or Not) by Joey Scarbury (#85); You're So Easy to Love by Tommy James (#86); Almost Saturday Night by Dave Edmunds (#87); Lovin' the Night Away by the Dillman Band (#88); and Next Time You'll Know by Sister Sledge (#90). As the title indicates, Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe it or Not) was the theme from the television series.

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton (4th week at #1)
2 Angel of the Morning--Juice Newton
3 Being with You--Smokey Robinson
4 Just the Two of Us--Grover Washington, Jr.
5 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes
6 Take it on the Run--REO Speedwagon
7 Kiss on My List--Daryl Hall & John Oates
8 Her Town Too--James Taylor and J.D. Souther
9 Rapture--Blondie
10 Somebody’s Knockin’--Terri Gibbs

Singles entering the chart were Nobody Wins by Elton John (#77); Modern Girl by Sheena Easton (#83); Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Phoebe Snow (#86); Elvira by the Oak Ridge Boys (#89); and Two Hearts by Stephanie Mills featuring Teddy Pendergrass (#90).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Record World)
1 Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton (3rd week at #1)
2 Angel of the Morning--Juice Newton
3 Being with You--Smokey Robinson
4 Take it on the Run--REO Speedwagon
5 Just the Two of Us--Grover Washington, Jr.
6 Kiss on My List--Daryl Hall & John Oates
7 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes
8 Rapture--Blondie
9 Too Much Time on My Hands--Styx
10 Somebody's Knockin'--Terri Gibbs

Singles entering the chart were Nobody Wins by Elton John (#81); What Cha Gonna Do for Me by Chaka Khan (#86); Paradise by Change (#87); Two Hearts by Stephanie Mills featuring Teddy Pendergrass (#89); and Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Phoebe Snow (#90).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton (2nd week at #1)
2 Angel of the Morning--Juice Newton
3 While You See a Chance--Steve Winwood
4 Shaddap You Face--Joe Dolce
5 You Better You Bet--The Who
6 I Missed Again--Phil Collins
7 Kiss on My List--Daryl Hall & John Oates
8 9 to 5--Dolly Parton
9 Wasn’t That a Party--The Rovers
10 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes

Singles entering the chart were Hold On by Ian Thomas (#45); Give a Little Bit More by Cliff Richard (#48); The Waiting by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (#49); and This Little Girl by Gary U.S. Bonds (#50).

Vancouver's Top 10 (CFUN)
1 You Better You Bet--The Who (2nd week at #1)
2 Just the Two of Us--Grover Washington, Jr.
3 Take it on the Run--REO Speedwagon
4 I Missed Again--Phil Collins
5 Being with You--Smokey Robinson
6 Watching the Wheels--John Lennon
7 Too Much Time on My Hands--Styx
8 Time Out of Mind--Steely Dan
9 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes
10 Somebody's Knockin'--Terri Gibbs

Singles entering the chart were Beatles Medley by Stars on 45 (#23); and What are We Doin' in Love by Dottie West (with Kenny Rogers) (#28).

Died on this date
Nelson Algren, 72. U.S. author. Mr. Algren, born Nelson Ahlgren Abraham, was a Chicago-based writer who wrote about "down and out" people in novels such as The Man with the Golden Arm (1949) and A Walk on the Wild Side (1956).

Margaret Lindsay, 70. U.S. actress. Miss Lindsay was best known for her supporting performances in movies such as Jezebel (1938); The House of the Seven Gables (1940); and Scarlet Street (1945). She died of emphysema.

Soccer
English FA Cup Final @ Wembley Stadium, London
Manchester City 1 Tottenham 1

Tommy Hutchison opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 30th minute, but scored an own goal in the 79th minute. The game was replayed five days later.



Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Quarter-Finals
Calgary 3 @ Minnesota 5 (Minnesota won best-of-seven series 4-2)

Brad Palmer scored the winning goal for the North Stars with 5:51 remaining in regulation time as they defeated the Flames at Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington.

Basketball
NBA
Finals
Boston 94 @ Houston 71 (Boston led best-of-seven series 2-1)

The Celtics took advantage of the Rockets' poor shooting to take a 17-point lead in the 2nd quarter and coasted to an easy win before 16,121 fans at the Summit. Cedric Maxwell led Boston scorers with 19 points, while Moses Malone of the Rockets led all scorers with 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.



30 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in his Kiss)--Cher (2nd week at #1)

Energy
The National Energy Board of Canada gave TransCanada Pipelines the green light for a $2.6 billion line into the United States, plus 15 export licenses for 1.6 trillion cubic feet of gas. Ottawa, Ontario

Environment
The Canadian federal and provincial governments unveiled a 5-year, $100-million plan to combat ground-level ozone, a harmful component of city smog.

25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Finland (Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland): Children--Robert Miles (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): X-Files--DJ Dado

Abominations
The Canadian House of Commons approved a bill adding sexual orientation to the Canadian Human Rights Act.

In one of the most ridiculous jury verdicts in history, a jury in Calgary acquitted Dorothy Joudrie of the attempted murder of her estranged husband, businessman Earl Joudrie, ruling that she was suffering from momentary insanity--the insanity having come upon her the moment before the shooting, and vanishing the moment after the shooting.

Politics and government
Former South African President F.W. de Klerk took his National Party out of the governing coalition.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals
Philadelphia 3 @ Florida 4 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)
Pittsburgh 4 @ New York Rangers 1 (Pittsburgh led best-of-seven series 3-1)

20 years ago
2001

Disasters
129 football fans at Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra, Ghana died when, following a controversial decision by the referee, police fired tear gas into the crowd to quell unrest at the end of a football match, resulting in a stampede of fans.



10 years ago
2011

Died on this date
Lidia Gueiler Tejada, 89. President of Bolivia, 1979-1980. Miss Guelier joined the Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario (MNR) in 1948, and was a member of the Congress of Bolivia (1956-1964). She went into foreign exile after MNR was toppled by a military coup, joining the Revolutionary Party of the Nationalist Left (PRIN) and becoming vice-president of the Revolutionary Left Front. Miss Gueiler returned to Bolivia in 1979, and was elected President of the Chamber of Deputies. The 1979 Bolivian presidential election resulted in an impasse in Congress after no candidate received a majority of the popular vote. Miss Gueiler served as interim President, in charge of conducting new elections on June 29, 1980, but was herself overthrown in a coup led by her cousin, General Luis García Meza Tejada, on July 17, 1980, before the new parliamentarians could take their seats. She lived in France until Gen. Meza's dictatorship was overthrown in 1982. Miss Gueiler returned to Bolivia and held ambassadorial posts to Colombia, West Germany, and Venezuela before retiring from public life in the mid-1990s. She died after a long illness.

Dolores Fuller, 88. U.S. actress and songwriter. Mrs. Fuller was the girlfriend of legendary movie director Ed Wood in the mid-late 1950s, and appeared in his films Glen or Glenda (1953); Jail Bait (1954); and Bride of the Monster (1955). She had small roles in other movies, such as Mesa of Lost Women (1953). Mrs. Fuller later had success writing songs for artists such as Nat King Cole and Peggy Lee; she was noted for co-writing songs for Elvis Presley, including Rock-A-Hula Baby (1961) and Spinout (1966).