May 1 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 1 (10)

• Antonín Dvořák (Died: 1904-05-01) — Master Czech composer blending folk rhythms with grand symphonic tradition.
• Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (Born: 1769-05-01) — British statesman and military genius, Duke of Wellington.
• Chase Infiniti (Born: 2000-05-01) — American actress recognized for roles in legal thrillers and dystopian dramas.
• David Livingstone (Died: 1873-05-01) — Scottish missionary, explorer, and doctor famed for his investigations in Africa.
• John Dryden (Died: 1700-05-01) — Dominant English poet and playwright of the Restoration period.
• Joseph Goebbels (Died: 1945-05-01) — Nazi propaganda minister known for his oratory skills and role in the Holocaust.
• Raoni Barcelos (Born: 1987-05-01) — Brazilian MMA professional, former RFA champion, and five-time national wrestling champion.
• Rita Coolidge (Born: 1945-05-01) — American singer known for hits in pop, country, and jazz during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Santiago Ramón y Cajal (Born: 1852-05-01) — Pioneering neuroscientist whose work established the modern understanding of the brain's structure.
• Wes Anderson (Born: 1969-05-01) — American auteur known for films exploring grief, loss, and eccentric family dynamics.