Historical Events
- 6 children die and 10 injured by hailstones in Klausenburg, Romania
- Drunken fascist Erich Wichman attacks VARA-radio transmitter
- Lei Day begun (a Hawaiian celebration)
- Pitcairn Airlines (later Eastern) begins service
- Rotterdam soccer club Black White '28 is established (2000 Women's KNVB Cup); declared bankrupt 2004
Famous Birthdays
- Desmond Titterington, Northern Irish racer (d. 2002)
- Raoul Servais, Belgian cartoonist/pres (l'ASIFA)
Famous Deaths
- Ebenezer Howard, English founder of the garden city movement and author (To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform), dies at 78
About May 1, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
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