Famous Birthdays
- Romaine Brooks [Beatrice Romaine Goddard], American painter, born in Rome, Italy (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- Vilém Blodek [Plodek], Czech pianist, flautist, and composer, dies at 39
Died in 1874 1874 Highlights
About May 1, 1874
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 150 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
