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UPI Almanac for Tuesday, May 5, 2009.

UPI Almanac for Monday, May 5, 2008.

UPI almanac for Saturday, May 5, 2007.

Today is Friday, May 5, the 125th day of 2006 with 240 to follow.

Today is Thursday, May 5, the 125th day of 2005 with 240 to follow.

Today is Wednesday, May 5, the 126th day of 2004 with 240 to follow.

Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2003 with 240 to follow.

An unusual category of Americana is being accorded a fun-and-games exhibition at the New York Historical Society that reflects the nation's cultural history from the 1840s to 1910.

Today is Sunday, May 5, the 125th day of 2002 with 240 to follow. The moon is waning, moving toward its new phase. There are no morning stars.