Historical Events
PM Charles Tupper
Seven days after parliament was dissolved, Charles Tupper is sworn in as the 6th Prime Minister of Canada
Famous Birthdays
- Herbert Backe, German Nazi politician (Reich Minister for Food and Agriculture), born in Batumi, Kutais Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1947)
- J. Lawton Collins, American general, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1987)
- Mark W. Clark, American general, born in Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor, New York (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Nasr-ed-Din, shah of Persia (184.-96), murdered at 65
1896 Highlights
About May 1, 1896
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
