Historical Events
- 1st US postal card issued
- Emperor Franz Joseph opens 5th World's Exposition in Vienna
Famous Deaths
David Livingstone (1813-1873)
Scottish explorer who was famously found by Henry Morton Stanley in Africa, dies allegedly of malaria and internal bleeding caused by dysentery at 60
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About May 1, 1873
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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