Historical Events
- 600,000 march for peace & freedom in Germany
- Dutch Reformed Church introduces new church choir
Baseball Record
Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Mickey Mantle hits first career home run in 8-3 win v White Sox in Chicago; Minnie Miñoso homers in Sox debut
Famous Birthdays
- Antony Worrall Thompson, English celebrity chef
- Gordon Greenidge, West Indies cricket batsman (108 Tests, 7,558 runs @ 44.72; 19 x 100s), born in St. Peter, Barbados
About May 1, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
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