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May 5, 1859
Charles B. Hanford, American Shakespearean actor (died 1926)
Charles B. Hanford
Charles Barnum Hanford was an American stage actor, known as one of the most popular American Shakespearean actors of his time. After an early career working with leading actors such as Edwin Booth, Thomas W. Keene, and Julia Marlowe, he established his own company and appeared often opposite his wife, the actress Marie Drofnah.
May 5
May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 240 days remain until the end of the year.