Famous Birthdays
Betsy Rawls (1928-2023)
American golfer (US Women's Open: 1951, 53, 57, 60; PGA C'ship 1959, 69; Western Open 1952, 59), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Hosni Mubarak (1928-2020)
Egyptian president (1981-2011) who was ousted during the Arab spring, born in Kafr-El Meselha, Egypt
- Maynard Ferguson, Canadian jazz trumpeter (Roulette), born in Verdun, Quebec (d. 2006)
- Wolfgang von Trips, German auto racer (29 x F1 GP, 2 wins), born in Cologne, Germany (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Barry Pain, English writer (Punch), dies at 63
1928 Highlights
About May 4, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus