Historical Events
- After sharing the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants for 10 years construction begins on Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NYC
Famous Birthdays
- J. D. "Jay" Miller, American record producer, born in Iota, Louisiana (d. 1996)
- Monica Lewis, American jazz singer and film actress (Box Office, Affair with a Stranger), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2015)
About May 5, 1922
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
