August May 26, 1891 Mamie Smith the first Black artist to make vocal blues recordings was born. May 26, 1891
ADELE “Skinny isn’t the only ‘Pretty'” Adele "Skinny isn't the only 'Pretty'" Adele “Skinny isn’t the only ‘Pretty'” Adele
Birthdays May 4, 1898 On May 4, 1898 Joy Bright Hancock one of the first women officers of the United States Navy is born. May 4, 1898
1960s November 18, 1966 Leanne Caret President of Global Services & Support, Defense, Space & Security at The Boeing Company is born. November 18, 1966
1900s May 27, 1907 Rachel Carson American Marine Biologist, Author, and Conservationist is born. May 27, 1907
Birthdays May 25, 1875 Grace Annie Lockhart becomes the first woman in the British Empire to earn a university degree. May 25, 1875
1960s May 16, 1966 Janet Jackson American Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, and Actress is born. May 16, 1966
19th Century May 2, 1878 Nannie Helen Burroughs educator, businesswoman, and civil rights activist is born. May 2, 1878
May May 13, 1997 Sister Nirmala Joshi is chosen to succeed Mother Teresa as the head of the Missionaries of Charity. May 13, 1997