Historical Events
- The Beverly Hills Hotel opens on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Pollak, English mezzo-soprano, born in Manchester (d. 1996)
- Felipe Padilla de León, Filipino composer, born in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands (d. 1992)
- Otto Kretschmer, German U-Boat commander, born in Heidau, Neisse, Province of Silesia, Prussia, German Empire (d. 1998)
About May 1, 1912
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus