Historical Events
- US general strike for 8-hour working day begins
Famous Deaths
- Conrad Busken Huet, Dutch writer (Country of Rubens), dies at 59
- Heinrich Franz Daniel Stiehl, composer, dies at 56
1886 Highlights
About May 1, 1886
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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