Historical Events
- Messerschmitt Me 262 Sturmvogel, 1st jet bomber, makes 1st flight
- Pulitzer prize awarded to American Martin Flavin for his novel "Journey in the Dark"
- Surprise attack on Weteringschans, Amsterdam, fails
Famous Birthdays
- Suresh Kalmadi, Indian politician
About May 1, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
