Historical Events
- "SOS" first adopted as a morse distress signal (· · · – – – · · ·) by German government
- British East African Protectorate becomes colony of Kenya
Famous Birthdays
- Clara Hale 'Mother Hale', American social activist (Hale House Center for disadvantaged children), born in Elizabeth Town, North Carolina (d. 1992)
Gaston Eyskens (1905-1988)
Prime Minister of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), born in Lier, Belgium
- Winfried Zillig, German opera composer, and conductor (Fantasia Irica), born in Würzburg, Germany (d. 1963)
About April 1, 1905
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 119 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
