Historical Events
- A flotilla of US destroyer ships arrive in Queenstown, Ireland, to aid in convoying ships to England
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Toner Cone, American pianist, composer and pedagogue, born in Greensboro, North Carolina (d. 2004)
About May 4, 1917
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
