May 7 in History
May 7 is the birthday of Ashlyn Krueger (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Steve Albini (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for May 7, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Julia Maesa, Roman noblewoman was born in Before 160, while John of Beverley, bishop of York died in 721.

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Famous people born on May 7
Famous people who died on May 7




2014
Neville McNamara (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Defence Force chief











2009
David Mellor (designer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English designer and manufacturer (1930–2009)







2000
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actor, film producer, and U.S. Navy officer (1909–2000)

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Editor's picks
Born on May 7
- Before 160 — Julia Maesa, Roman noblewoman (died 224)
- 1488 — John III of the Palatinate, archbishop of Regensburg (died 1538)
- 1530 — Louis, Prince of Condé (died 1569)
Died on May 7
- 721 — John of Beverley, bishop of York
- 833 — Ibn Hisham, Egyptian Muslim historian
- 973 — Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor (born 912)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for May 7
Quick answers
Who was born on May 7? Ashlyn Krueger (2004), Minji (singer) (2004), Andrew Barth Feldman (2002).
Who died on May 7? Steve Albini (2024), Aase Foss Abrahamsen (2023), Frank DiPascali (2015).
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