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H. H. Holmes
American con artist and serial killer (1861–1896).
Born May 16th, 1861 in Gilmanton.
Died May 7th, 1896 at 34 years old in Moyamensing Prison (hanging to death).
Tawny Kitaen
American actress (1961–2021).
Born August 5th, 1961 in San Diego.
Died May 7th, 2021 at 59 years old in Newport Beach (dilated cardiomyopathy).
Steve Albini
American record engineer and musician (1962–2024).
Born July 22nd, 1962 in Pasadena.
Died May 7th, 2024 at 61 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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John Stuart Mill
Born May 20th, 1806 in London Borough of Islington.
Died May 8th, 1873 at 66 years old
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