Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Jacobi, American composer, born in San Francisco (d. 1952)
- J. W. F. Werumeus Buning, Dutch poet (Daily Bread), born in Amsterdam (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Sherlock Holmes, "dies" at Reichenbach Falls
1891 Highlights
About May 4, 1891
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 132 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
