Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Henry Latrobe, American architect (completed U.S. Capitol), born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England (d. 1820)
- Gottfried Rieger, Czech composer, born in Opavice, Silesia (now Czech Republic) (d. 1855)
1764 Highlights
About May 1, 1764
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 259 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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