Historical Events
- US Quarantine Station opens on Angel Island, San Francisco Bay
Famous Birthdays
- Howard Barlow, American conductor (Voice of Firestone), born in Plain City, Ohio (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Willem A Scholten, Dutch potato-flour manufacturer, dies at 89
1892 Highlights
About May 1, 1892
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
