Historical Events
- Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 29,000 injured or died
- Battle of Port Gibson, Mississippi
- Confederate "National Flag" replaces "Stars & Bars"
- Confederate congress passes resolution to kill black soldiers
- Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled first opens its doors in New York City, oldest orthopaedic hospital in the United States
Famous Deaths
- Edward D. Tracy, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies in battle at 29
About May 1, 1863
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
