Historical Events
Haile Selassie Escapes
Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie leaves Ethiopia as Italy invades
Hoover Arrests Karpis
FBI's J. Edgar Hoover arrests gangster Alvin "Creepy" Karpis
Famous Birthdays
- Danièle Huillet, French film director, with Jean-Marie Straub (Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach; Sicilia!), born in Paris, France (d. 2006)
- Lacy Gibson, American Chicago-style blues guitarist, singer and songwriter ("Switchy Titchy"), born in Salisbury, North Carolina (d. 2011)
About May 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
