BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY 5 Hello people, we have seven (7) birthdays today and an historical event:a philosopher, a journalist,an actress and four singers. Let's start with the philosopher.
historical event) On Tuesday May 5,1981 after a 66 day hunger strike Bobby Sands died at HM Prison in Maze,County Down,Northern Ireland,UK.He was demanding to be classified as a political prisoner.Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's (a witch) response was-Crime is crime is crime. 
1) Born on Tuesday,May 5,1818 in Trier,Germany (Died:March 14, 1883 in London) was a philosopher,economist,historian,political theorist,sociologist,journalist and revolutionary socialist. He has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history and his work has been both lauded and criticized.His work in economics laid the basis for much of the current understanding of labor and its relation to capital and subsequent economic thought.Many intellectuals, labor unions,artists and political parties worldwide have been influenced by his work,with many modifying or adapting his ideas.He is typically cited as one of the principal architects of modern social science. On my television here in Thailand I get several channels from China.In the world's most populous country his birthday is vigorously celebrated.
2) Born on Tuesday,May 5,1959 in Ridgewood,New Jersey,USA is a journalist at NBC News,currently serving as an anchor on the cable network MSNBC and host of the network's nightly program,The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.  3) Born on Friday,May 5,1972 in Memphis,Tennessee,USA is model and actress.The daughter of a U.S. Navy Flier,she graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1990.She was the Playmate of the Month in the July,1991 issue of "Playboy."She graced the cover of the April,1992 issue of the same popular men's magazine.She was featured in many "Playboy" videos and posed for numerous "Playboy" newsstand special editions.Her sole foray into film acting was a part in the cute romantic fantasy comedy romp "Miracle Beach".https://www.xvideos.com/video20843029/wendy_kaye_and_alison_armitage_miracle_beach_1991
 Wendy Kaye4) Born on Friday,May 5,1989 in Tappahannock,Virginia,USA is a singer,songwriter and actor.He has had two #1 singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 with one spending five (5) weeks at #1. In 2009,he received significant media attention after pleading guilty to felony assault of his then girlfriend,singer Rihanna;he was sentenced to five years of probation and six months of community service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6QGe-pXgdI
5) Born on Thursday,May 5,1988 in London is a singer and songwriter.In the USA on the Billboard 200 album chart she charted three albums.One spending ten (10) weeks at #1 and another spending 24 weeks at #1.Since 1963 only two albums have spent more time at #1. If you go to my Top 6500 of all time on my website you will her sitting comfortably in the top 10 of all time. See:http://hitsofalldecades.com/chart_hits/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEDA3JcQqw 
6) Born on Tuesday,May 5,1981 in Southampton,United Kingdom is a singer, songwriter,rapper and record producer.His debut studio album,was released in 2000 spitting out two UK #1s, after which he has released a further five studio albums and worked with a variety of artists such as Tinchy Stryder, Kano,Jay Sean,Rita Ora,Hardwell and Sting.He has 20 UK top-40 singles,and seven UK top-40 albums,selling over 15 million records worldwide as a solo artist. He has been nominated for thirteen Brit Awards:four times for Best British Male and twice received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lmb5-tnM0
7) Born on Tuesday,May 5,1959 in Liverpool,United Kingdom is a singer-songwriter and musician,best known as the frontman of a very popular group.In 1983 the group had an album that peaked at #2 on the UK (OCC Charts). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2ItNtCMgqc
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