What Happened on May 5, 1904

Historical Events

Cy Young Pitches a Perfect Game

Cy Young pitches the first perfect game in "modern" baseball as the Boston Americans beat Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Gordon Richards, British jockey (26 x British flat racing Champion Jockey; 4,870 race wins), born in Donnington Wood, Telford (d. 1986)
Born in 1904
1904 Highlights

About May 5, 1904

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus