Historical Events
- Countries in Europe begin cautious reopening after COVID-19 lockdown, Italy restarts construction and takeaways, Germany reopens schools
- India begins lifting some restrictions in regions with fewer COVID-19 cases
- World leaders pledge $8 billion to research treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19, with the US and Russia not taking part
Famous Deaths
- Alan Sutherland, New Zealand rugby union number 8 (10 caps; Marlborough), dies at 76
2020 Highlights
About May 4, 2020
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: May Day (Ireland)