Famous Birthdays
- Gersh Budker, Russian physicist (d. 1977)
Jack Paar (1918-2004)
American comedian and TV host of the Jack Paar Show and The Tonight Show (1957-62), born in Canton, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Grove Karl Gilbert, American geologist (investigated Lake Bonneville, Utah), dies at 74
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About May 1, 1918
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus