Historical Events
Shostakovich's 1st Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich's 1st Symphony premieres in Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Rosen, American pianist and musicologist (Sonata Forms), born in New York City (d. 2012)
- Pat Carroll, American comedienne and Emmy Award-winning actress (The Little Mermaid - "Ursula"; Make Room for Daddy), born in Shreveport, Louisiana (d. 2022)
- Sid O'Linn, South African cricketer (soccer for South Africa 1947, cricket 1960), born in Oudtshoorn, Cape Province (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Boissevain, Dutch editor of Amsterdam Algemeen Handelsblad (1885-1908), dies at 84
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About May 5, 1927
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
