Famous Birthdays
- Guido Gezelle, Flemish priest and poet, born in Brugge, Belgium (d. 1899)
- Mother [Mary Harris] Jones, American labor organizer (cofounded Industrial Workers of the World), born in Cork City, Ireland (d. 1930)
About May 1, 1830
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 193 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus