Famous Birthdays
- Hugo Alfvén, Swedish violinist, conductor, and composer (Midsommarvaka - Midsummer Vigil), born in Stockholm, Sweden (d. 1960)
- Sidónio Pais, Portuguese politician (4th President of Portugal, 66th Prime Minister of Portugal), born in Caminha, Portugal (d. 1918)
Famous Deaths
- Amalia of Saxen-Weimar-Eisenach, Dutch princess and wife of Prince Henry of the Netherlands, dies at 42
Died in 1872 1872 Highlights
About May 1, 1872
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 152 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
Authors
Civil Rights Activists
Inventors
Kings
Revolutionaries
Scientists