Historical Events May 9 John Byron back in England after trip around the world May 22 Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsunami Famous Deaths May 5 Jean Astruc, French physician and scholar (b. 1684) May 8 Samuel Chandler, English non-conformist minister (b. 1693) 1765 History by Year 1767 Famous People Who Were.. Abolitionists Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies