This Day, That Year – May 5

Henry Cavill is a British actor born on this day in 1983, best known for his portrayal of the DC Comics character, Superman.

Did you know that:

• Mary Kies was granted a patent for a process for “weaving straw with silk or thread” on this day in 1809
• Edward Ravenscroft patented a screw-on bottle cap with a pouring lip on this day in 1936
• Adele is an English singer and songwriter born on this day in 1988