Historical Events
Rolls Meets Royce
Charles Rolls meets Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England. Go on to form the car manufacturer Roll-Royce. [1]
- Construction begins by the United States on the Panama Canal
Famous Birthdays
- Umm Kulthum [Ibrahim], Egyptian singer and actress, born in Tummāy al-Zahāyrah, Egypt (d. 1975)
About May 4, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus