Famous Birthdays
- Frederick Jacobi, American composer, born in San Francisco (d. 1952)
- J. W. F. Werumeus Buning, Dutch poet (Daily Bread), born in Amsterdam (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Sherlock Holmes, British fictional detective (as created by Sherlock Holmes) "dies" at 37 at Reichenbach Falls
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights
About May 4, 1891
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
