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Musicians Born in May 1878

  • May 15 Francisco Pujol, composer
  • May 19 Adam von Ahn Carse, composer

Person of interestBill Robinson

May 25 Bill Robinson "Bojangles", American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather, The Little Colonel), born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 1949)

Tap Dancer and Actor Bill Robinson
Tap Dancer and Actor
Bill Robinson


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