Historical Events
- Admiral Paul Koundouriotis becomes President of Greece
Mercedes-Benz
German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture (later merge into Mercedes-Benz)
Chinese Military Academy
Sun Yat Sen establishes the Republic of China Military Academy on Changzhou Island in Guangdong, first classes held on June 16
Famous Birthdays
- Art Fleming [Fazzin], American actor, and TV game show host (Jeopardy, 1964-75, 1978-79), born in New York City (d. 1995)
- Big Maybelle [Mabel Smith], American R&B singer (A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On; Candy), born in Jackson, Mississippi (d. 1972)
- Dennis Main-Wilson, British TV and radio producer (Marty, Till Death Us Do Part), born in Dulwich, London (d. 1997)
- Earl George, American composer and pedagogue, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1994)
- Enriko Josif, Serbian composer and pedagogue (Lyric Symphony), born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (d. 2003)
- Terry Southern, American writer and screenwriter (Dr. Strangelove, Easy Rider), born in Alvarado, Texas (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- August Cuppens, Flemish author (Limburgs Driemanschap), dies at 62
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About May 1, 1924
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
