Historical Events
- Austria signs pact with Vatican
- Philippine legislature accepts US proposal for independence
- Water state kingdom dismisses NSB-leader Anton Mussert
Famous Birthdays
- Alette Beaujon, Curacaos poet (Gedichten on the Bay & Elsewhere)
- Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Mexican politician
- Nev MacEwan, New Zealand rugby union #8 (20 caps; Wellington 133 games), born in Auckland, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Alexandrovich Davidenko, Soviet composer, dies at 35
1934 Highlights
About May 1, 1934
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus