Historical Events
- 30th Kentucky Derby: Shorty Prior riding Elwood wins in 2:08.50
Famous Birthdays
- Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian composer, born in Belogradchik, Bulgaria (d. 1979)
1904 Highlights
About May 2, 1904
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus