Historical Events
- British fleet occupies Guadeloupe, West Indies, capturing it from France
Famous Birthdays
- Jacob Albright, German-American Christian leader, founder of Albright's People (Evangelical Association), born in Fox Mountain, Pennsylvania (d. 1808)
About May 1, 1759
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 265 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus