Historical Events
Historic Event
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie leaves Ethiopia as Italy invades
Historic Event
FBI's J. Edgar Hoover arrests gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
Famous Birthdays
- Lacy Gibson, American Chicago-style blues guitarist, singer and songwriter ("Switchy Titchy"), born in Salisbury, North Carolina (d. 2011)
1936 Highlights
About May 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
