Weddings in Film & TV
- 1994 Mayflower Madame Sydney Biddle Barrows (42) weds television producer Darnay Hoffman (46) at Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City
Wedding of Interest
1996 Actor Antonio Banderas (35) weds actress Melanie Griffith (38) at the Westminster register office in London
Antonio Banderas
May in History
Nelson's Dying Wish: Save Emma
The blacksmith’s daughter who enchanted aristocrats, became an artist’s muse and finally the mistress of England’s naval hero, Admiral Lord Nelson.
May 12, 1765
How Australia Was Born
Captain Arthur Phillip commanded a fleet of British ships carrying convicts to New South Wales on this day, effectively founding the British colony of Australia.
May 13, 1787
Pope 'Turned Vatican Into Whorehouse'
Pope John XII who died – some say he was murdered – on this day lived a life of sin, corruption and murder. But is his reputation as the worst pope deserved?
May 14, 964 AD
Taxman Delivers Cruel Blow to Miss Whiplash
If I agreed to your demand for cash payment it means that you would be living off immoral earnings, celebrated Madam tells the tax authority.
May 15, 1990