This Week's Birthdays - Week of May 25

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Friday, May 29 2015 by

May 25, 1887 – Saint Pio (Pius) of Pietrelcina, a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, the stigmata priest (StreetView)
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, the stigmata priest

May 26, 1907 – Marion Mitchell Morrison, a.k.a. John Wayne, an American film actor, director and producer.

John Wayne (StreetView)
John Wayne

May 27, 1837 – James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok, a folk hero of the American Old West.

Wild Bill Hickok (StreetView)
Wild Bill Hickok

May 28, 1660 – George I, a King of Great Britain and Ireland.

Statue of George I (StreetView)
Statue of George I

May 29, 1917 – John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, the 35th President of the United States

John F. Kennedy by Elaine Fried de Kooning (StreetView)
John F. Kennedy by Elaine Fried de Kooning

May 30, 1955 – Nicholas Bowen “Topper” Headon, a British rock and roll drummer, best known for his membership in the punk rock band The Clash.

The Clash (StreetView)
The Clash

May 31, 1943 – Joseph William “Joe” Namath, a former American football quarterback.

Joe Namath's signed jersey (StreetView)
Joe Namath's signed jersey

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